Report of the Secretary-General on the Activities of Th Office of Internal Oversight Services

A/RES/57/287CNo PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 122Report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the Office of Internal Oversight Services, published in 2003.

What subjects does this mandate have?

10 topics

Accountability Accounting Accounts Coordination Within UN System Equipment and Supplies Field Offices Internal Oversight Inventories Peacekeeping Operations Purchasing

What does this mandate say?

6 operative paragraphs

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Notes with appreciation the work of the Office of Internal Oversight Services;

Takes note of the annual report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services;2

Welcomes the continuing efforts of the Office of Internal Oversight Services to coordinate its programme with other oversight bodies, including the Board of Auditors and the Joint Inspection Unit;

Stresses the need for adequate supervision and record-keeping of peacekeeping equipment, proper inventory and internal control systems, sufficient control over mission accounts and compliance with procurement guidelines, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure that the applicable recommendations of the Office of Internal Oversight Services are implemented fully by the relevant departments and peacekeeping missions;

Encourages the Office of Internal Oversight Services to continue to help to ensure better use of the resources of the Organization and to strengthen accountability throughout the Organization;

Notes with concern the findings of the Office of Internal Oversight Services on problem areas in the functioning and administration of the Investment Management Service of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure full and expeditious implementation of the relevant recommendations of the Office that are of critical importance.

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What does this mandate say?

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