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Cash Operations

23 March 2010

The Management of Cash Planning/Forecasting of Cash Flows sub-process of Financial Resources Management chapter has been updated to clarify conditions under which Country Offices can deviate from the mandatory requirement to utilize non-convertible currency and exceptionally start using convertible local currency and maintain local USD accounts.

Management of Cash Planning/Forecasting of Cash Flows

23 March 2010

Cash Management

The Management of Cash Planning/Forecasting of Cash Flows sub-process of Financial Resources Management chapter has been updated to clarify conditions under which Country Offices can deviate from the mandatory requirement to utilize non-convertible currency and exceptionally start using convertible local currency and maintain local USD accounts.

UNFCU Share Account Management

16 February 2011

Cash Management

Financial Resources Management chapter has been updated with procedures for UNFCU Share Account Management . The procedures cover the services offered by UNDP to locally recruited staff opting to take deductions from local currency salary, convert them to US Dollars, and have them paid into a savings account held by UNFCU in New York in their name. This service provided by UNDP is limited to salary and does not cover other types of remuneration (e.g., DSA, shipment compensations, etc.). The deductions for local salary scales may not exceed 50% of the gross salary of the participating ...

Financial Resources Management chapter has been updated with procedures for UNFCU Share Account Management . The procedures cover the services offered by UNDP to locally recruited staff opting to take deductions from local currency salary, convert them to US Dollars, and have them paid into a savings account held by UNFCU in New York in their name. This service provided by UNDP is limited to salary and does not cover other types of remuneration (e.g., DSA, shipment compensations, etc.). The deductions for local salary scales may not exceed 50% of the gross salary of the participating staff member.

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Project Petty Cash Fund (PPCF)

1 September 2018

Cash Arrangement

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.

Project Cash on Hand for DIM Projects (PCH)

1 September 2018

Cash Arrangement

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.

Petty Cash Fund for Management Project (PCF)

1 September 2018

Cash Arrangement

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:

Petty Cash Fund (PCF) – Account 16105:

Limit increased from $1k to $2.5K

Expense limit increased from $100 to $250 per payment

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

Project Cash Advance (PCA)

1 September 2018

Cash Arrangement

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 Advance (PCA) – Account – 16108:

a) Liquidation deadline increased from 1 week to 1 month

b) RR only, can approve PCA limit up to $50K

c) RR only, can appoint SC as custodian with limit of $5K

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

Opening and Closing of Bank Accounts

18 July 2019

Banking Arrangement

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.

Inventory Management | Designation and Responsibilities of Signatories | Opening and Closing of Bank Accounts | Procurement of Banking Services | Management of Cash Planning/Forecasting of Cash Flows | Management of Cash in Crisis or Emergency Situations | Bank Account Reconciliation | Safe Management | Management of Petty Cash | Petty Cash Fund for Management Project (PCF)

Inventory Management | Designation and Responsibilities of Signatories | Opening and Closing of Bank Accounts | Procurement of Banking Services | Management of Cash Planning/Forecasting of Cash Flows | Management of Cash in Crisis or Emergency Situations | Bank Account Reconciliation | Safe Management | Management of Petty Cash | Petty Cash Fund for Management Project (PCF)

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20 February 2020

Inventory Management | Banking Arrangement | Cash Management | Cash Arrangement

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)

Project Petty Cash Fund (PPCF) | Project Cash on Hand for DIM Projects (PCH) | Project Cash Advance (PCA) | Cash Operations | Financial Closure of Development Projects | Financial Closure of Trust Funds | Refunds to Donors | Financial Accountability and Internal Controls | Maintenance and Usage of Chart of Accounts | Certified Financial Reports | Handling of Cash and Receipts Treasury

Project Petty Cash Fund (PPCF) | Project Cash on Hand for DIM Projects (PCH) | Project Cash Advance (PCA) | Cash Operations | Financial Closure of Development Projects | Financial Closure of Trust Funds | Refunds to Donors | Financial Accountability and Internal Controls | Maintenance and Usage of Chart of Accounts | Certified Financial Reports | Handling of Cash and Receipts Treasury

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5 March 2020

Cash Arrangement | Financial Closure of Development Projects and Trust Funds | Corporate Operations and Information Management | Statutory Financial Reporting | Cash Management

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

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