1. The manual, Basic Financial System for Schools, is currently being updated and all aspects of the financial management and administration of schools (including hostels) are being revised. The envisaged date of finalisation is November 2004 and it should be possible to issue the revised manual to schools in January 2005.
2. Should you wish to provide relevant and constructive input in this regard, you are invited to send your contribution(s) per fax or e-mail to the Director: Budget Management, for attention Ms MB van Eeden, by no later than 8 October 2004.
3. Your co-operation will be appreciated.


SIGNED: J. KITSHOFF
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2004:09:15