If public funding is provided, however, it must also be ensured that political parties do not become over-dependent on state funding. In the case of Serbia, for instance, it was recommended that the large amounts of public funds made available to political parties be reconsidered (CDL-AD(2014)034, para 29). Preferably, public funds should not be the only source of income of political parties competing in elections. Thus, a good balance of public and private funding should be found.