Other operating expenses

x 1 million

2021

2020

Municipal sufferance taxes and concessions

64

70

IT costs

52

54

Lease expenses

5

5

Accommodation costs

21

23

Provisions

-5

1

Other expenses

72

75

Total

209

228

Other operating expenses decreased by €19 million compared with the previous year.

In 2021, the provision for the accelerated removal of 'gas connections out of operation' was largely released, see note 25 Other provisions for more information.

Under provisions, €4 million (2020: €- million) is accounted for as an addition to and €2 million (2020: €2 million) as a withdrawal from the provision for expected credit losses.