In a directive to all County Executive Committee members (CECMs) and all County Chief Officers, City Hall noted that new hiring can only be undertaken upon receiving prior approval from the County Treasury. "Resource allocation for new staff or upgrades requires prior approval from the County Treasury. The directive also requires prior Treasury approval before resources can be allocated for new staff or the upgrading of existing employees. The announcement comes as county staff face delays in receiving their July salaries, with the county citing delays in the approval and uploading of its budget. The county said employees would receive their July pay once the county budget is uploaded and the necessary funds are released.