Oct 21, 2020
The Project Petty Cash Fund (PPCF) policy has been simplified as follows:
Elimination of HQ Treasury approval for multiple PPCF, as long as the total amount of all PPCFs for CO remains within the prescribed limit of $2500.
Clarification on approval process on PPCF issued for UNDSS funded from the core budget and shared budget.
Oct 28, 2020
The French Construction Works policy and Guidance Note (POPP-11-3352) are available in French. To access the content, click on the French tab.
Nov 05, 2020
The Construction Works policy and accompanying Guidance Note have been updated to reflect that Resident Representatives are authorized to approve project documents with works up to the standard delegation of procurement authority. Additionally, the template, Request for Approval or Delegation for Project Document that includes Construction Works (POPP-11-3360), has been linked in clause 23 of the policy. Business Units shall utilise this template to obtain the necessary approvals for works projects.
Nov 06, 2020
The guidance note for Country Office Workload Survey has been revised and replaced. It provides general guidance on how to conduct and document workload surveys, and its usage for the office planning and costing of project services. The guidance note is linked in the procedure section of the Multiple Funding Lines for Positions policy page.
Nov 13, 2020
Nov 17, 2020
The Consultancy Duration and Daily Fee Approval Form (POPP-11-3371) is now linked to the Individual Contract policy in clauses 18, 28, and 40.
Nov 18, 2020
The Construction Works policy and Guidance Note (POPP-11-3373) are available in Spanish. To access the content, click on the Spanish language tab.
Dec 01, 2020
The Direct Cash Transfers and Reimbursements policy and procedures have been further updated as follows: Guidance has been added to Para 4 on the ICE template. Guidance has been added to Paras 22 and 23 on fraud red-flags. ICE template guidance has been added to procedure step 5.
Dec 01, 2020
The updated Direct Cash Transfers and Reimbursements policy and procedures are now available. The summary of major changes and their implication on UNDP Offices are:Clarification has been made that NEX Advances can only be made to Partners, and not to responsible parties in full NIM projects.Clarity has been added for non-local advances to national implementation projects in paragraph 9, which should be submitted to UNDP HQ Treasury for appropriate approval in accordance with UNDP Financial Regulations and Rule 125.06.r.Added clarification that Partners may open a separate bank account for receiving and managing UNDP advances where deemed necessary.Procedures which offices should take to address unsupported payments reflected in assurance reports, including audits and spot checks, have been added.
Dec 07, 2020
The revised guidance note for Country Office Workload Survey is now available in French. The guidance note is linked in the procedure section of the Multiple Funding Lines for Positions policy page.
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