5.2 The continued escalation in the cost of maintaining the correctional system, and its long term sustainability remains a concern. 2009/10 saw the DCS for the first time having to implement cost saving measures taking the form of the moratorium on the appointment of staff, and the severe cutting of its operational budget. It is believed that more such "belt-tightening" measures will be necessary in the future and care should be taken that such measures did not prejudice inmates only: in 2009/10 some rehabilitation and recreational programmes have had to be suspended and dissatisfaction and resistance had been observed among inmates.