# The Electoral Commission has received an additional 1.1-billion-rand from National Treasury ahead of the November local government elections. The IEC told Parliament the funding follows concerns over a budget shortfall from its initial 3.1-billion-rand allocation. The additional funds will support election operations and related elections costs. IEC chief financial official Dawn Mbatha told SABC News access to funding remains subject to submission of audited financial statements:
IEC receives additional funding ahead of local government elections [SOUND]
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