Nov 29, 2016
We have reflected the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) closure process and linked the technical year-end closing guidance.
Sep 29, 2016
Sep 22, 2016
The following provisions, which previously required Fast Track activation request are no-longer necessary (i.e. integrated into the main policies).
a) The authority to grant the increase in Delegated Procurement Authority was devolved to Regional Chief Procurement Officers (RCPOs) in consultation with respective Regional Bureau Director for clearance. The respective RACP Chairpersons then will be responsible for obtaining technical inputs from relevant offices in assessing a request for increased delegation.
b) Recognizing the reduction of risks through e-Tendering, the standard delegated procurement authority of Resident Representative or head of a business unit in an office that systematically uses the e-Tendering has been raised from US$ 150,000 to US $200,000, based on the confirmation by the ACP Chairperson or respective Regional ACP Chairpersons.
Sep 22, 2016
Aug 04, 2016
Jul 26, 2016
The requirement for Contracts, Assets and Procurement (CAP) Committee review was replaced with Direct Review by the CAP Chairperson for procurement actions valued between US$ 50,000 and US$ 150,000 (and US$ 75,000 for direct contracting). The CAP Chairperson may consult or request assistance from the Chairperson of the Regional Advisory Committee for Procurement (RACP) in reviewing any procurement action. If necessary, the CAP Chairperson, in consultation with the Head of Office, may escalate the case to the RACP Chairperson for his or her Direct Review. A full CAP Committee review is required only in those Country Offices that are granted an Increased Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) to review procurement actions valued between US$ 150,000 and the Increased DPA for competitive processes (and between US$ 75,000 and up to 50 percent of the Increased DPA for direct contracting). The quorum for a Committee was reduced from three members to two members, in addition to the Chairperson and/or Secretary.
Apr 08, 2016
This enabling Policy provides expanded eligibility by including any student enrolled in the last year of a bachelors' degree and one year after graduation from a master's degree or equivalent studies. It also removes the obligation that interns secure life insurance, as well as the ban on employment following the internship while clarifying that interns may not apply to positions during their internships.
Apr 05, 2016
The Policy provides measures to address UN clients' needs to obtain service provision at the Regional Hub and Global Shared Service Center levels to collaborate with, and support for Country Offices. This Policy also clarifies institutional arrangements for corporate Framework Agreements at Headquarters level, and Service Level Agreements for technical details to avoid duplication of efforts and arrangements.
Mar 04, 2016
The revised policy introduces the principle that UNDP is not a lending institution. Where no lending institutions exist or obtaining loans is impractical, UNDP can disburse a salary advance subject to certain conditions. Among others, the Policy clarifies that where a staff member does not receive his/her regular salary through no fault of his/her own, an advance shall be automatically granted in the amount due. The revised Policy also emphasizes the recovery of outstanding advance balances from final emoluments and any further balances in excess of the final emoluments.
Feb 22, 2016
To ensure simplification and clearer accountability, the revised Policy reduces required documentation and forms for certified sick leave submission. The corresponding procedures also introduced the feature for requesting sick leave and uncertified sick leave in the e-Services module at Atlas.
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