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Inventory Management
- Inventory Management
Cash Banking and Investment
Financial Closure of Development Projects and Trust Funds
Financial Management and Implementation Modalities
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- Corporate Operations and Information Management
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Focal Point

Amat O. Kebbeh

Effective Date

31/12/2011

Planned Review Date

09/01/2026

Version

5.0

Latest updates

December 13, 2023 -

The Prepayments policy and the Create Prepayment procedure have been updated to reflect the recent technical solution in Quantum which has resolved double encumbrance of resources in the processing of prepayments.

January 09, 2023 -

The policy and procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP’s transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system.

September 30, 2022 -

December 13, 2023 -

The Prepayments policy and the Create Prepayment procedure have been updated to reflect the recent technical solution in Quantum which has resolved double encumbrance of resources in the processing of prepayments.

January 09, 2023 -

The policy and procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP’s transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system.

September 30, 2022 -

The Prepayments policy has been updated to clarify that the requirement for a bank guarantee and limitation of 20% of the contract value is not applicable to UN Agencies.

February 23, 2022 -

The Prepayments policy is now available in French. To access the document, click on the French language tab.

March 13, 2020 -

The Prepayments policy is now available in Spanish. To access the document, click on the Spanish language tab.

December 01, 2015 -

Content reviewed and edited (without changing substance).

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Relevant Regulations and Rules

UNDP Financial Regulations and Rules

Financial Rule 125.11.

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Main Policy

Prepayments

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Procedures

Main Procedures

1

Step

Create Pre-payment – Create Purchase Order

Responsible Party

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

In order to make a prepayment, an approved purchase order (PO) for the entire procurement transaction (not just the prepayment amount) must exist in Quantum. See Purchase Orders/Commitments.

2

Step

Complete Prepayment invoice Request (Prepayment) form

Responsible Party

Staff

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Based on pro-forma invoice, contract, or other supporting documentation, a Prepayment Invoice Request form is completed, referencing the related approved PO#. The Prepayment Invoice Request form along with a hard copy of the PO and all other supporting documentation must be forwarded to the Project Manager for approval.

The Payable Infolet-Prepaid shows all aged & outstanding prepayments which can be exported to Excel.

3

Step

Review Prepayment Invoice Request Form

Responsible Party

Project Manager

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Review the Prepayment Invoice Request form and supporting documentation and decides whether or not to approve. If approved, the Prepayment Invoice Request form and supporting documentation are forwarded to Finance.

4

Step

Create Prepayment Invoice

Responsible Party

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Create and complete the prepayment invoice with supporting document in Quantum, validate and initiate approval. Quantum will automatically route to designated Approving Manager who needs to check PO reference (if any), COA (which includes only GL distribution combination) and supplier information. The project segment of the CoA should not be included in the prepayment invoice given that the PO has already encumbered resources at PPM level during the approval process. Upon liquidation of the prepayment the full project COA is required, which includes the PPM segment.

5

Step

Approve the Prepayment Invoice

Responsible Party

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Review supporting documentation and approve the prepayment invoice in Quantum if appropriate. Unlike in the case of a standard PO matched invoice, the information from the PO is not automatically copied on the prepayment invoice. Therefore, approving manager should ensure that:

The amount and timing of the prepayment are consistent with the contract, agreement, TOR, PO, etc.

The supplier and COA (GL Segment only) are correct.

6

Step

Disburse the prepayment

Responsible Party

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Disburse the prepayment once the prepayment invoice is approved by the Approving Manager.

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