The requirements under communications ( 690,000) include non recurrent requirements of 519,600 for the acquisition of VHF UHF and HF equipment, satellite equipment, switching equipment, test and workshop equipment and other communications equipment, such as a videoconferencing terminal, solar power system and freight costs.

The provision under information technology ( 406,100) includes requirements of 368,600 for the acquisition of data processing equipment.

The unspent balance of 20,000 is attributable to lower requirements under the maintenance of information technology equipment.

Non post requirements of 26,300, at the maintenance level, would cover communications ( 9,200) maintenance of office automation equipment ( 10,100) office supplies ( 3,400) and replacement of office automation equipment ( 3,600).

Non post requirements, at the maintenance level of 43,200, would cover communications ( 11,200) maintenance of office automation equipment ( 20,200) office supplies ( 3,300) and replacement of office automation equipment ( 8,500).

27.29 The amount of 6,783,600 provides for (a) the continuation of 23 posts ( 5,493,700) and (b) non post requirements ( 1,289,900), which reflect a decrease of 16,400 relating mainly to non recurrent requirements under public information equipment, partially offset by increased requirements in public information production costs and rental of equipment to cover meetings and events in Geneva.

This provision is budgeted to upgrade existent software equipment and reflects no change over the revised 2005 budget requirements.

The main factors contributing to the variance are increased requirements under training, air transportation, facilities and infrastructure, and medical equipment.

A major portion of that budget relates to the aircraft, aviation fuel, telephone link equipment, telephone operation and staffing requirements.

The additional requirements of 2,600 relate to the acquisition of three laptops purchased during the period for the training sessions offset by lower requirements for the maintenance of information technology equipment.

The increase is attributable to requirements in respect of the additional contingent personnel, including reimbursement for troop costs and major equipment, emplacement of troops, rations and freight and deployment of contingent owned equipment.

The reduced requirements were attributable to the fact that no observation equipment could be procured during the short period of time.

The composition of SDS has developed from the initial equipment list to accommodate changes in the operational environments of peacekeeping missions, especially the emerging security equipment requirements to meet the minimum operational security standards (MOSS).

14.25 Non post requirements for travel of staff ( 28,600), rental and maintenance of office and data processing equipment ( 60,300), communications ( 6,200), supplies and materials ( 6,400) and office automation equipment ( 15,100) are proposed at the maintenance level.

In the first period, most of the resource requirements concerned the acquisition of equipment, including prefabricated facilities, generators and fuel tanks and pumps.

Equipment and construction account for nine per cent while grants and subsidies, premises and other requirements account for 11 per cent of the budget.

Contingent owned equipment apportionment for the period ended 30 June 2005 totalled 15,200 and estimated requirements for the 2005 06 period amount to 68,200.

The reduced requirements for medical services, medical supplies, medical equipment and troop self sustainment are attributable to the downsizing and subsequent liquidation of the Mission.

The lower average troop strength resulted in reduced requirements for standard troop cost reimbursement, recreational leave and daily allowance for troops, and contingent owned equipment.

This department has to harmonize its work, equipment and personnel with the requirements of national institutions and the real needs on this area of health protection.

The unutilized balance was further attributable to the lower than budgeted average troop strength, which resulted in reduced requirements for contingent owned equipment and self sustainment.

28B.21 The resource requirements of 9,163,800 relate to 35 posts, overtime, travel of staff, contractual services, general operating expenses, office supplies and office automation equipment.

Non post requirements of 59,200, at the maintenance level, would cover consultant services to undertake evaluations focusing on programme implementation ( 19,900) travel of staff ( 21,200) communications ( 5,500) maintenance of office automation equipment ( 6,500) office supplies ( 3,400) and replacement of office automation equipment ( 2,700).

The additional requirements under this heading are attributable to increased requirements for medical services and the acquisition of medical equipment to support the establishment of two medical forward stations in connection with the deployment of the mission to five regions.

The unutilized balance was attributable to the reduced requirements for contingent owned equipment and self sustainment as a result of the lower than budgeted average troop strength.

14.62 The amount of 696,400, at the maintenance level, provides for the continuation of three posts. Non post requirements, at the maintenance level of 33,800 would cover travel of staff ( 21,100) maintenance of office automation equipment ( 9,200) and replacement of data processing equipment ( 3,500).

The unutilized balance was due mainly to the reduced requirements for contingent owned equipment and self sustainment as a result of the lower than budgeted average troop strength.

Moreover, the Mission should prioritize its programmes of acquiring vehicles, equipment and services, which may reduce requirements during the four month period for which commitment authority is sought.

The lower requirements result from reduced acquisition of information technology equipment, which comprise only the replacement of items to be written off and some additional equipment for the geographic information system, while the budget for 2004 05 provided for the establishment of the Mission's information technology network.

An amount of 101,300 of the increase relating to overtime, supplies and materials and office automation equipment requirements relates to the redeployment of resources from subsection D, Programme support.

An amount of 97,100 of the increases relating to overtime, supplies and materials and office automation equipment requirements relates to the redeployment of resources from subsection D, Programme support.

An amount of 198,500 of the increases relating to overtime, supplies and materials and office automation equipment requirements relates to the redeployment of resources from subsection D, Programme support.

An amount of 90,700 of the increases relating to overtime, supplies and materials and office automation equipment requirements relates to the redeployment of resource from subsection D, Programme support.

Non post provisions primarily reflect increases related to requirements for communications and maintenance of equipment, as well as the replacement of the vehicle allocated to the office in Nairobi.

1.36 The amount of 2,111,300 provides, at the maintenance level, for the salary and allowances of the Secretary General, travel requirements, general operating expenses, hospitality and furniture and equipment.

The increase reflects redeployment of resources for overtime, supplies and materials and office automation equipment heretofore reflected under subsection D, Programme support, to better account for requirements of the Office.

The variance of 12,129,400 under this heading is attributable primarily to the accelerated deployment of troops and the consequential increased requirements for standard troop costs, rations and contingent owned equipment.

Supplementary information submitted indicates that one of the main factors for the proposed decrease results from reduced requirements for the freight of contingent owned equipment deployed during the 2004 05 period.

Additional requirements were due mainly to the need to establish more camps than planned because of the lack of existing infrastructure, resulting in the acquisition of additional information technology network equipment.

The additional requirements of 15,700 resulted primarily from the assistance provided to the team working on preparations and support for the meeting of the 2004 Working Group on Contingent owned Equipment.

UNOCI received equipment (vehicles, prefabricated buildings, communications equipment, medical equipment), personnel (contingent owned equipment inspectors, fire marshals, procurement officers, security officers) and air support.

In detail, the related requirements of 1,314,352 for 2006 include (a) 705,300 for nine posts (1 D 2, 1 P 3, 2 P 2 1 and 5 General Service) (b) resource requirements for substantive activities, including general temporary assistance, consultancy, travel and contractual services, estimated at 423,500 and (c) administrative resource requirements of 185,552, including general operating expenses, supplies and materials, equipment, etc.

In detail, the related requirements of 1,314,352 for 2006 include (a) 705,300 for nine posts (1 D 2, 1 P 3, 2 P 2 1 and 5 General Service) (b) resource requirements for substantive activities, including general temporary assistance, consultancy, travel and contractual services, estimated at 423,500 and (c) administrative resource requirements of 185,552, including general operating expenses, supplies and materials and equipment.

As indicated in the budget document, the additional requirements of 10.5 million under facilities and infrastructure are due to the need to establish 12 new sites for the additional military and police personnel and to refurbish 50 new sites where the additional civilian police will be co located with the Haitian National Police, and the related requirements for prefabricated facilities, refrigeration equipment, generators and other equipment and renovation, construction and security services.

With regard to the requested operational requirements, the Committee points out that the programme of acquisition of vehicles, equipment and services should take account of the delays in deployment of Mission personnel.