The Board Cost overruns in project implementation

An amount of 700,000 reflects salary average costs higher than had been projected in the initial appropriation.

I'm willing to be overcharged.

They are reimbursed up to the maximum amount approved by the General Assembly.

The Committee notes that a cost overrun was incurred for official travel, with the expenditure of 303,900 exceeding the apportionment of 251,100 by 52,800, or 21 per cent.

Of this amount, more than USD 12 million relates to interest and claim preparation costs.

Total cost premiums

Overexpenditure of small capitalization fees

Total

(i) Unencumbered balances of appropriations and interest income in excess of budgetary estimates amounted to 803,441 the respective share was distributed to eligible Member States with the 2005 assessments.

These over expenditures were partially offset by unutilized balances under military contingents, supplies and services, air and surface freight and staff assessment.

The other requirements related to non staff costs.

Additional Compact impact reimbursement is authorized if impact costs rise above the mandatory appropriation of 30 million per year.

Non post costs

In two such cases alone, additional costs to the Organization exceeded 154,000 the Mission should seek reimbursement of the costs from the Governments concerned.

The potential savings and recoveries identified exceeded by far the cost of the UNHCR Audit Service.

TOTAL PROJECTED COST 2.800.000

Total fees paid

8.27 The amount of 1,593,800 covers the continuation of four posts and various non post items.

8.43 The amount of 7,163,800 provides for 28 established posts and various non post items.

Because peacekeeping activities are fluid and filled with uncertainties, the best projections are subject to change.

8. Responsibility for Cost Overruns

(vi) Expenditure in excess of appropriations as amended by duly authorized transfers within the budget

Delays in the construction and cost overruns are the two main reasons of concern for all the parties involved.

28F.32 Resources amounting to 23,831,100 provide for the continuation of 52 posts and various non post requirements.

The loan amount per student does not exceed tuition fees established for studies.

The unspent balance of 30,000 relates to a higher than budgeted vacancy rate.

Still, in real terms, the consortium fees have exceeded the amount approved by the Committee on Contracts.

Total recurrent costs

before recosting

The Governing Council of the Commission decided that such fees should not exceed 1.5 per cent of the amounts awarded to claimants under categories A, B and C, and should be no more than 3 per cent of amounts awarded under categories D, E and F. The Governing Council stipulated, however, that the fees charged should be commensurate with the actual expenditures of Governments, and requested Governments to explain the basis for any processing costs so deducted.

A Consortium member or a collaborating organization is authorized to incur expenditures under any budget subline up to a maximum of 20 per cent over and above the amount foreseen in the project (sub project) provided the total cost of the project (sub project) is not exceeded.

28F.26 The resource requirements of 4,870,300 provide for the continuation of 19 posts and related non post costs.

DSA Table 1.4 Total Costs 1998 (USD)

2. Less Total operating costs

2. Less total operating costs

2. Less total operating costs

7. Those additional costs would involve

Revised total cost of the project

Other possible types of insurance include insurance for business interruption, interruption in cash flows, and cost overrun insurance.

In some instances, evaluation has proved more costly than the intervention itself.

8.35 Resources amounting to 5,837,900 would provide for 22 posts, including the establishment of one P 2 post, Associate Legal Officer, and various non post items.

A. Detailed variances in requirements and costs

A. Detailed variances in requirements and costs Description Apportionment

The Advisory Committee acknowledges that the administration has limited flexibility in influencing expenditures related to staff costs and allowances.