The general public services function is allocated R57 billion in 2013/14. This includes the SARS budget of R9.5 billion, which is just over 1 per cent of revenue to be collected.

The Department of Public Works reprioritised R464 million over the medium-term to fund its turnaround strategy, which focuses on lease and property management portfolios. The Public Service Commission receives R71.4 million to combat corruption and address grievances.

Over the MTEF period, the Department of Home Affairs will spend R1 billion on its information systems modernisation programme, which has already led to substantial reductions in the time required to produce official documents.