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The updated P.210 Application for US G-5 Visas form, PT.63B Request for Change for G-5 Visa Status and P.210AA G-5 Employment Contract Template forms are now available in the Visas at Headquarters (New York) policy under the Templates and Forms section.

The Vendor Sanctions policy is now available in French and Spanish.

The Vendor Sanctions Policy was reorganized to ensure clarity and to better align with the functioning of the Vendor Review Commitee. Substantively, the main updates are (i) the inclusion of the Direct Review Process for cases that are deemed not to require a deliberative process; (ii) the clarification of the definition of a UNDP Vendor, providing for an exception under which the VRC may potentially consider cases concerning companies and individuals that do not fall under this category; and (iii) the inclusion of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Sexual Harassment (SH), Human Trafficking ...

The Vendor Sanctions Policy was reorganized to ensure clarity and to better align with the functioning of the Vendor Review Commitee. Substantively, the main updates are (i) the inclusion of the Direct Review Process for cases that are deemed not to require a deliberative process; (ii) the clarification of the definition of a UNDP Vendor, providing for an exception under which the VRC may potentially consider cases concerning companies and individuals that do not fall under this category; and (iii) the inclusion of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Sexual Harassment (SH), Human Trafficking and Forced Labor as Proscribed Practices. 

​The Administrative Services Management chapter  has been updated to reflect procedures on day to day management/maintenance of  vehicles and on the use of the UN flag on UNDP vehicles and UNDP premises.  The chapter now also provides guidance on usage of purchasing card  for transactions valued less than USD 2,500.00 and  details the associated  approval process, including  staff members’ accountabilities and  responsibilities.   The asset management procedures previously located in Contract, Asset and Procurement Management chapter have now been moved into  Insurance and Asset Management se...

​The Administrative Services Management chapter  has been updated to reflect procedures on day to day management/maintenance of  vehicles and on the use of the UN flag on UNDP vehicles and UNDP premises.  The chapter now also provides guidance on usage of purchasing card  for transactions valued less than USD 2,500.00 and  details the associated  approval process, including  staff members’ accountabilities and  responsibilities.   The asset management procedures previously located in Contract, Asset and Procurement Management chapter have now been moved into  Insurance and Asset Management section of  Administrative Services Management and establish systems for  accurate reporting of all physical assets  in compliance with the UNDP Financial Rules and Regulations.
​​The Waiver of Liability for UNDP Vehicles is now available inFrench(document ID POPP-11-3047) in the templates library.
​The following policies are now available in Spanish. To access the content, click on the Spanish language tab of the respective policy page:Vehicle ManagementCorporate Purchasing CardTypes of Leases and Treatments in UNDP BooksAcquisition, Renewal and Termination of Premise LeasesEquipment LeasesRelocation ShipmentSecurity ClearanceDaily Subsistence AllowancePost TravelOther Travel Allowances and ExpensesRoute, Mode of Transportation, and Standard of Accommodation

​UNDP has changed its asset capitalization threshold from US $1,500 to US $5,000. This policy change will significantly reduce the volume (i.e. quantity) of assets in the asset register thereby allowing UNDP to focus attention on higher value items. The change in policy should also result in a more effective verification and certification process. Clause 2 of the policy has been updated to reflect the capitalization of vehicles with a purchase price of $5,000 or more.

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from UNDP operations, clauses 8 and 9 of the policy have been updated. Electric vehicles are now the default for the acquisition of representation vehicles and where electric vehicles are not feasible, hybrid vehicles are considered as the first alternative before combustion vehicles. The ceiling for the acquisition of electric or hybrid vehicles is changed to $45,000 while that of combustion vehicles remains at $38,000.

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

​The following templates are now available in Spanish and linked in clause 32 of the Spanish Vehicle Management policy version. To access the content, click on the Spanish language tab.