One
of the duty travel responsible party roles changed from "certifying
officer" to "travel processor" to better reflect their duties.
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The Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) policy was revised to reflect a $300,000 threshold per programme cycle for HACT micro-assessments and mandatory spot checks which, depending on the assessment risk rating, determines the appropriate cash transfer modality. Below this amount, offices may select the most appropriate cash transfer modality, taking into consideration any known risk factors. For Partners below the threshold, HACT micro assessment and spot checks may be performed at the discretion of the office based on other risk considerations e.g. the office has no previous experi... The Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) policy was revised to reflect a $300,000 threshold per programme cycle for HACT micro-assessments and mandatory spot checks which, depending on the assessment risk rating, determines the appropriate cash transfer modality. Below this amount, offices may select the most appropriate cash transfer modality, taking into consideration any known risk factors. For Partners below the threshold, HACT micro assessment and spot checks may be performed at the discretion of the office based on other risk considerations e.g. the office has no previous experience with the Partner or the operating environment is considered high risk. However, programmatic monitoring requirements as specified in the PPM still apply in such instances. With the new policy change, desk reviews no longer need to be performed. EXPAND
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The updated Protection against Retaliation policy is in line with the latest Secretariat guidelines ST/SGB/2017/2/Rev1 and includes: protection of individuals who choose to report wrongdoing to an external entity in limited circumstances; reducing the turnaround time for Ethics to complete the preliminary review stage (from 45 to 30 days); changing the definition of retaliation so that it aligns with the most recent SGB; the option of recommending transfer of the alleged retaliator; and explicitly prohibiting retaliation against outside parties. Additionally, UNDP introduced the possibility of... The updated Protection against Retaliation policy is in line with the latest Secretariat guidelines ST/SGB/2017/2/Rev1 and includes: protection of individuals who choose to report wrongdoing to an external entity in limited circumstances; reducing the turnaround time for Ethics to complete the preliminary review stage (from 45 to 30 days); changing the definition of retaliation so that it aligns with the most recent SGB; the option of recommending transfer of the alleged retaliator; and explicitly prohibiting retaliation against outside parties. Additionally, UNDP introduced the possibility of interim protective measures during the preliminary review stage. The Protect against Retaliation policy is available in French and Spanish. To access the documents, click on the French and Spanish language tabs. EXPAND
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The Protect against Retaliation policy is available in French and Spanish. To access the documents, click on the French and Spanish language tabs. |
The updated PP&E section clarifies the nature of NGO involvement in Asset Management processes in response to the newly revised Programme and Project Management (PPM) chapter and also reflect the change to the asset certification process approved by the Senior management as part of the recent business streamlining initiatives. |
The updated Plant, Property and Equipment (PP&E) section clarifies the nature of NGO involvement in Asset Management processes in response to the newly revised Programme and Project Management (PPM) chapter and also reflect the change to the asset certification process approved by the Senior management as part of the recent business streamlining initiatives. |
The updated Plant, Property and Equipment (PP&E) section clarifies the nature of NGO involvement in Asset Management processes in response to the newly revised Programme and Project Management (PPM) chapter and also reflect the change to the asset certification process approved by the Senior management as part of the recent business streamlining initiatives. |
The updated Plant, Property and Equipment (PP&E) section clarifies the nature of NGO involvement in Asset Management processes in response to the newly revised Programme and Project Management (PPM) chapter and also reflect the change to the asset certification process approved by the Senior management as part of the recent business streamlining initiatives. |
The latest procedure table updated with the most recent link to the Guidance note on GMS setup and reports.
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The
latest Cost Recovery policy update reflects the recent change in the
Green Climate Fund (GCF) Fee for Accredited Entities (AE). The revised
GCF policy on AE fees continues to institute a fee cap up to a certain
fixed percentage based on the total size of the project/program (i.e.
the total of GCF funding and co-finance). |