Analysis of operative paragraphs of the draft resolution “Program-budget of he Organization for ” (CAAP/GT/RPP-52/14)

Parts of the Draft Resolution 23 preambular paragraphs (5 pages) 2 paragraphs in section “Budget appropriations” (4 pages) 60 operative paragraphs (15 pages) 21 paragraphs in Annex section (3 pages) Total: 106 paragraphs in 27 pagesTotal: 106 paragraphs in 27 pages

Structure Two Parts: –Accountability to the Member States; and –Provisions of an Administrative and Budgetary nature: Budgetary and financial provisions; and Other

Structure Topics on Budgetary and financial provisions: –Program-budget for –Management reports and review of program- budget expenditures and financing –Fundraising –Payment of quotas –Strategic planning and evaluation –International Public Sector Accounting Standards –Integrated real property strategy –Human resource policies –OAS Scholarship and Training Program funds

Structure –Foundations and other organizations created by the General Secretariat –Travel –Communication technologies –Conference and meeting services –Procurement –Establishment of a structured budget preparation and presentation process –Funding for the Program of Support of the Promotion of Democracy –Amendment of Article 121 of the General Standards related to Chapter IX, Advisory Services, Auditing, and Fiscal Control, Subchapter A: The Inspector General

Structure Topics on ¨Other¨: –Honoraria –Inter-American Commission on Human Rights –Inter-American Court of Human Rights –Limit on job positions financed by the Regular Fund –Cost-efficiencies

Main ideas in each operative paragraph

Operative paragraphs Schedule with specific dates for presentation of the reports.

Operative paragraphs To establish a budget ceiling and its sources of financing for 2017 and a tentative overall budget level figure To convene a special session of the GA To present the proposed program- budget 90 days before SGA

Operative paragraphs Total expenditure on personnel should not exceed 64.38% PC shall be authorized to adjust the percentage PC shall consider the recommendations of BEA 90 days following the end of fiscal period, GS shall prepare a report:

Operative paragraphs –Actual disbursements for statutory adjustments –Variation between actual disbursements and estimated costs –Suggestions to finance variations To request GS: –Include in the program- budget a section devoted to the reform process as set out by the CAAP –SAF & OIG to jointly monitor the implementation of the reform process. Effective.

Operative paragraphs –The last quarterly report shall provide a comprehensive summary and provide a plan. –OIG shall present a plan of action for monitoring the implementation of the reform process. To request GS to continue presenting its reports to the CAAP, but taking into consideration the Annex

Operative paragraphs SER and in coordination with member states, support for implementation of the mandates of the GA and include specific information on the mandates supported with external funds To pay their quotas and their arrears. To GS: –To provide a detailed report regarding the results achieved and the resources allocated for compliance with the mandates –Planning process that identifies strategic objectives, establishes operational results, and aligns programs and projects

Operative paragraphs –The evaluation of the Organization’s programs and projects pursuant to the mandates issued by the political bodies and, subsequently, to define and establish the operational results. –To ensure that the budget formulation process be guided by strategic objectives and include a table showing linkages between proposed allocation of resources and the costs of mandates IPSAS –Date for its implementation and modify General Standards

Operative paragraphs –Financial and budgetary reports consistent with IPSAS –To develop an appropriate mechanism to consult on this matter with the CAAP Mandate on Integrated real property strategy should be updated Mandate on Human resources policies should be updated Scholarships –To authorize GS to use US$500K of the OAS Scholarship and Training Program Fund to finance PAEC

Operative paragraphs –CIDI shall evaluate scholarship program and prepare an implementation plan. Mandate should be update –To postpone the repayment of the loan –CIDI and CAAP shall undertake an analysis of the options for repayment of the balance of the loan –GS shall present a repayment plan

Operative paragraphs –List of foundations supported by GS –Foundations shall also observe a culture and practice of austerity, among others Travels –Ensure compliance with the rule established –OIG shall include in its work plan the monitoring of compliance with this measure Mandate on communication technologies should be updated

Operative paragraphs Conference services –Effectively apply resolution on conferences –Observe the scheduled times of the meetings –Review and improve biennially the methodology for formulating the budgets of all conferences Mandate on Procurement should be updated

Operative paragraphs Budget preparation process –The necessary consultations to gather and present the data –Provide the information stipulated in Articles 86 and 87 of the General Standards –the need to adhere strictly to the scheduled dates for presentation of the proposed program-budget –CAAP should continue following up on the process of adoption of audit recommendations and on the administrative and budgetary provisions of this resolution –Ensure that proposed program- budget must reflect the mandates of SGA on Human Rights

Operative paragraphs –To complete the work related to prioritization of mandates and include the results in the proposed program-budget To annul paragraph III (Resources) of resolution “Program of Support of the Promotion of Democracy” according with Strategic Vision Amendment Art.121 of the General Standards Honoraria of TRIBAD, BEA and IJC: US$150; honoraria of CIDH and Court: US$300

Operative paragraphs Payments to members of CIDH Payments to members of Court Limit on job positions –Number of job positions –Increases in the number of job positions shall be submitted to CAAP for approval –Percentage of 64.38% –PC shall be authorized to adjust the percentage

Operative paragraphs Cost-efficiencies –To transfer to the Reserve Subfund any savings –to allocate funds at the amount agreed to the Reserve Subfund of the program-budget

Thematic comparison Resolution AG/RES/ 2815 (XLIV-O/14) “Progress toward Accountability, Efficiency and Effectiveness, and Results in the OAS General Secretariat ” (Omnibus resolution) Draft resolution “Program-budget of he Organization for ” (CAAP/GT/RPP- 52/14)

Análisis comparativo

History Resolutions on budget

The Program-budget of the Organization 1970/71 - AG/RES. 10 (I-E/70) : 13 pages.AG/RES. 10 (I-E/70) The program-budget of the Organization for 1999, quotas and contributions to the Voluntary Fund for AG/RES. 1 (XXV-E/98) : 19 pages.AG/RES. 1 (XXV-E/98) The program-budget of the Organization for 2001, quotas and contributions to the Voluntary Fund for AG/RES. 1 (XXVII-E/00) : 11 pages.AG/RES. 1 (XXVII-E/00) Program-budget of the Regular Fund of the Organization for 2009, quota assessments and contributions to FEMCIDI for 2009 AG/RES. 1 (XXXVI-E/08) rev. 1: 9 pagesAG/RES. 1 (XXXVI-E/08)

History Resolutions on budget Program-Budget of the Regular Fund of the Organization for 2010, quota assessments and contributions to FEMCIDI for 2010 AG/RES.1 (XXXVIII-E/09): 18 pages.AG/RES.1 (XXXVIII-E/09) Program-Budget of the Regular Fund of the Organization for 2011, quota assessments and contributions to FEMCIDI AG/RES.1 (XL-E/10) corr. 1: 18 pages.AG/RES.1 (XL-E/10) Program-Budget of the Regular Fund of the Organization for 2012 and contributions to FEMCIDI AG/RES. 1 (XLII- E/11) : 16 pages.AG/RES. 1 (XLII- E/11) Program-Budget of the Regular Fund of the Organization for 2013 and contributions to FEMCIDI AG/RES. 1 (XLIII- E/12) rev. 1: 19 págs. Program-Budget of the Organization for 2014 AG/RES. 1 (XLV-E/13) rev. 1 : 21 pagesAG/RES. 1 (XLV-E/13)

The historical average is 16 pages per resolution