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The Designation and Responsibilities of Signatories policy is now available in French. To access the document, click on the French language tab.

​The Bank Account Signatory control has been updated in the policy and procedures to align with ICF.

​The Establishment and Use of Electronic Banking Systems policy has been updated throughout to reflect the ISO 20022 electronic banking interface and other minor changes. Step 1 of the 3.0 Procedure section now includes a link to the SOP for Web e-Banking template.

​Clause five of the Handling of Cash and Receipts Treasury policy was updated to be consistent with the remaining Treasury policies.

​The UNFCU Share Account Management procedures have been updated to reflect the centralized file processing by the Global Payroll Administrator and GSSU.

​The following policies are now available in Spanish. To access the content, click on the Spanish language tab of the respective policy page: Project Petty Cash Fund (PPCF)Project Cash on Hand for DIM Project (PCH)Project Cash Advance (PCA)Cash Operations Financial Closure of Development ProjectsFinancial Closure of Trust Funds Refunds to Donors Financial Accountability and Internal Controls Maintenance and Usage of the Chart of AccountsCertified Donor Reports Handling of Cash and Receipts Treasury
​The following policies are now available in Spanish. To access the content, click on the Spanish language tab of the respective policy page:Inventory ManagementDesignation and Responsibilities of SignatoriesOpening and Closing of Bank Accounts (procedures have also been published in Spanish)Procurement of Banking ServicesManagement of Cash Planning/Forecasting of Cash FlowsManagement of Cash in Crisis or Emergency SituationsBank Account ReconciliationSafe ManagementManagement of Petty Cash Petty Cash Fund for Management (PCF) 

​The Opening and Closing of Bank Accounts policy and procedures were revised and expanded as follows:

1. The procedure table, “Closing a Bank Account in a Regular Operating Environment” was added to section 3.0 of the policy page.
2. Clauses 4 and 5 were added to the policy.
3. Minor editorial adjustments and clarifications.

As part of the delivery acceleration measures, a proposal to modify cash management arrangements has been approved and is effective as of 1 September.
Project Petty Cash Fund (PPCF) – Account 16106:

1. limit increased from $1 to $2.5K
2. Expense limit increased from $100 to $250 per payment
3. RR only, can appoint SC as custodian

Treasurer may suspend cash arrangements if 3 consecutive red dashboard or related audit observation related.


As part of the delivery acceleration measures, a proposal to modify cash management arrangements has been approved and is effective as of 1 September. The following thresholds and main changes have now been agreed:
Project Cash on Hand – Account 16107:

a. limit increased from $2.5K to $5K
b. RR only, can approve limit up to $25K
c. RR only, can appoint SC as custodian up to 2.5K

Treasurer may suspend cash arrangements if 3 consecutive red dashboard or related audit observation related.