According to both Malalas and Theophanes the Confessor, Sittas recruited his scriniarii (administrative officials) among the local Armenian populace, as he considered them more familiar with the territory.
Menurut baik Malalas dan Teofanis, Sittas merekrut scriniarii (pejabat administratif) di antara penduduk Armenia setempat, karena ia menganggap mereka lebih akrab dengan wilayah itu.