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		The Office of Internal Oversight Services is now recognized, both within and outside of the Organization, as an objective source of reliable information and as an agent of change in the United Nations, in particular with regard to strengthening internal controls and improving management performance.
		The Office of Internal Oversight Services must also continue to be a model and catalyst for all entities within the United Nations system to strengthen their oversight capabilities.
		Monitoring the implementation of the recommendations of the Office is important for: (a) measuring improvements in the level of compliance; (b) determination of the impact of the office on the Organization; and (c) strategic planning of future oversight activities.
	www.un.org /Depts/oios/reports/a55_436.htm (2872 words)

	United Nations Office of Internal Oversight
		Effective oversight services are a high priority for the United Nations and a crucial ingredient in the Secretary-General’s efforts to strengthen the Organization in the twenty-first century.
		The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is an independent office that assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his internal oversight responsibilities.
		The Office submits reports to the Secretary-General that provide insight into the effective utilization of the resources of the Organization and the protection of its assets and also makes these reports available to the General Assembly.
	www.un.org /Depts/oios (166 words)

	Dileep Nair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1997, he left the civil service to become the CEO of the Post Office Savings Bank of Singapore; the bank was acquired in 1998 by the Development Bank of Singapore and Nair stayed on as DBS's Managing Director.
		Nair was appointed to a five-year term as United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Internal Oversight Services on 24 April 2000, succeeding Karl Paschke in that position.
		In 2004, Nair was investigated for unspecified internal accusations of graft and sexual harassment against female staff; on November 17, 2004, Secretary General Kofi Annan accepted a report clearing Nair of the charges.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dileep_Nair (409 words)

	Financial Oversight \| UNAUSA.org
		Effective oversight is intended to provide the assurance that decisions made at the policy level are implemented at the administrative level--without corrupt or wasteful diversion of resources, and with reasonable success in fulfilling the objectives set by the policymakers.
		Oversight machinery is not, of course, an invention of the United Nations; the long and often evolving experience in public administration of governments offered the models that international organizations would adopt and adapt after 1945.
		In India, for example, oversight is performed by a single authority, an Auditor-General whose independence from political manipulation by parliament or government is supposed to be assured by his or her unique appointment by the head of state.
	www.unausa.org /site/pp.aspx?c=fvKRI8MPJpF&b=475375&printmode=1 (3768 words)

	Oversight Office Reports Taken Up by Fifth Committee
		The Oversight Office must also continue to be a model and catalyst for all entities within the United Nations system to strengthen their oversight capabilities.
		The Oversight Office continues to provide assistance in the area of discrete investigations, which is a function not carried out by most of the funds and programmes.
		This was, of course, on the understanding that the Oversight Office received the necessary resources to maintain and upgrade the skills and competencies of its staff, and to equip them with the appropriate information technology tools to perform their tasks.
	www.unis.unvienna.org /unis/pressrels/2000/ga1750.html (7064 words)

	The Henry L. Stimson Center - Report of the Panel on United Nations Peace Operations References
		Report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services entitled "Triennial review of the implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee for Programme and Coordination at its thirty-fifth session on the evaluation of peacekeeping operations: start-up phase".
		Report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services entitled "Triennial review of the implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee for Programme and Coordination at its thirty-sixth session on the evaluation of peacekeeping operations: termination phase".
		Report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the Office of Internal Oversight Services [for the period 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999].
	www.stimson.org /fopo?SN=FP20011221203 (1274 words)

	Member States Commend Oversight Office Activities in Fifth Committee
		While credit must be given to the Oversight Office’s staff, it was also important to give recognition to programme managers and other staff for using the recommendations to improve their work.
		The Office intended to submit a set of measures to improve oversight and to determine the impact of its activities, she continued.
		The Office of Internal Oversight Services took it upon itself to monitor the progress of implementation of recommendations, and all measures taken had to be reported to the Office.
	www.unis.unvienna.org /unis/pressrels/2000/ga1752.html (3295 words)

	www.mineweb.net \| sections \| energy The UN's vanishing billions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		EW YORK (Mineweb.com) -- Accompanying an United Nations internal audit report leaked to Mineweb, was a schedule of proceeds and distributions for the Oil-for-Food Programme that became a global racket.
		According to estimates by the US General Accounting Office (GAO), the Saddam Hussein regime was able to skim $4.4 billion from the Oil-for-Food Programme and another $5.7 billion from smuggling oil despite supposed UN oversight.
		The escrow account was a cause of concern for auditors in 2002 when the Office for Internal Oversight services scolded: "OIOS observed that appropriate United Nations investment limits had not been complied with, exposing the funds to unacceptable risks.
	www.mineweb.net /sections/energy/billions.htm (1358 words)

	UN War Crimes Investigator Accused (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The UN's Office of Internal Oversight Services is examining whether, as part of the alleged cover-up, Del Ponte ignored the requests for witness protection of a Croatian witness who participated in the creation of the forged documents and who had come forward to provide the tribunal with evidence of the forgery.
		There is serious concern at the UN that Del Ponte may have known prior to submitting the transcripts to the tribunal that the transcripts were in fact forgeries, and that Del Ponte has complicated matters by failing to disclose the forgery to the tribunal.
		The Office of Internal Oversight Services is investigating whether Del Ponte abused her power by making such threats to Croatian officials.
	cryptome.quintessenz.org /mirror/delponte.htm (608 words)

	United Nations: Oil for Food Program Audits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The office would be headed by an "inspector general" who, although an integral part of the Secretariat, would carry out his/her responsibilities independently of the Secretariat and all U.N. governing bodies.
		OIOS' internal audit divisions adhere to the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing in the United Nations.4 These standards regulate issues related to independence, objectivity, proficiency, management, and the code of ethics and rules of conduct for auditors.
		Conclusion The internal audits provide important information on the management of the Oil for Food program, particularly in the north, and on the management of the commission that compensates claims for war damages with proceeds from Iraq's oil sales-two areas that have received little public attention.
	www.washingtonwatchdog.org /documents/gao/05/GAO-05-346T.html (5739 words)

	Ambassador Burleigh: Statement in the Fifth Committee on the Annual Report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Office has made a mark on the United Nations, and we are very pleased with it.
		In addition, we believe the Office has served as a significant agent of change during its short history, not only within the United Nations proper but throughout the UN system.
		Paschke's preface that OIOS has been a trend-setting model for internal oversight both in the separately administered funds and programs and in the various specialized agencies of the UN system.
	www.usunnewyork.usmission.gov /99_100.htm (1678 words)

	World Affairs Board - This is why you don't let organizations investigate themselves
		The head of the U.N. Office of Internal Oversight Services, Undersecretary-General Dileep Nair (search), has been accused of promoting and recruiting people in ways that are not consistent with U.N. rules and regulations.
		So far, his office has carried out 55 internal audits of the process that before the U.S.-led war against Saddam Hussein's regime allowed Iraqi oil to be sold so food could be purchased for Iraqis.
		Annan's office said the letter went out "a couple of weeks ago" but declined to say what was in the letter except to confirm that recruitment allegations were addressed.
	www.worldaffairsboard.com /showthread.php?t=2249 (549 words)

	The Danish EU Presidency - eu2002.dk - 57th Session of the United Nations' General Assembly: EU Statement on the ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		First of all, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Dileep Nair for the introduction of the annual report of the Office of Internal Oversight Ser-vices covering activities for the period from 1 July 2001 to 30 June 2002, contained in document A/57/451, and for the outstanding work achieved by OIOS.
		The European Union notes with appreciation the continuing efforts of the Office to improve its coordination with all members of the governing bodies as well as to coordinate its programme with other oversight bodies, includ-ing the Board of Auditors and the Joint Inspection Unit.
		Scarce oversight resources and limited staff are the main factors for rationalising investigative services and identifying priority issues.
	www.eu2002.dk /news/news_read.asp?iInformationID=24615 (541 words)

	Probe: Ex-watchdog showed favoritism - Boston.com
		The one-time chief of the United Nation's internal watchdog agency showed favoritism in recruiting and promoting two employees when he headed the agency, a U.N.-appointed probe concluded Wednesday.
		The investigation cleared Dileep Nair of sexual misconduct or accepting improper payments when he was chief of the Office of Internal Oversight Services, as the U.N. Staff Union had claimed.
		The charges caused particular controversy at the United Nations because the Office of Internal Oversight Services is responsible for upholding the integrity of the world body.
	www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2006/05/31/probe_ex_watchdog_showed_favoritism (463 words)

	Report of the Secretary-General on the Activities of the Office of Internal Oversight Activities
		Dileep Nair, for presenting the annual report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), and its report on the audit of the regional commissions, as contained in documents A/59/359 and A/58/785.
		We are encouraged by the efforts made to improve co-ordination between the various oversight bodies and the measures taken by the bodies to ensure that they continue to meet the highest auditing and investigating standards.
		We wish to encourage the Office to continue with its efforts to increase its collaboration with the Board of Auditors and the Joint Inspection Unit.
	www.southafrica-newyork.net /pmun/speeches/2004/agenda118a.htm (873 words)

	Amb. Patterson: Statement on the Activities of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		I am pleased to appear before the Fifth Committee to present the views of the United States on the annual report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (A/60/346).
		The United States Government considers the work of the Office of Internal Oversight Services to be of key importance to the ongoing viability and effectiveness of the United Nations.
		OIOS is to be commended for issuing 266 oversight reports during the 12-month period from July 2004 through June 2005.
	www.un.int /usa/05_172.htm (1044 words)

	EU@UN - EU Presidency Statement - Internal Oversight Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		March 28, 2001: EU statement on the report (A/55/826) of the Secretary-General on the activities of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)- Enhancing the internal oversight mechanisms in operational funds and programme.
		On the basis of its mandate, the Office of Internal Oversight Services plays an important role in the efforts to further improve the United Nations various funds and programmes.
		In the report, the Office of Internal Oversight Services points out certain new procedures for evaluation, monitoring and inspection as examples of improvements, thanks to the implementation of previous recommendations.
	www.europa-eu-un.org /articles/fi/article_211_fi.htm (313 words)

	Growing Disparity Between Resources And Increasing Workload In United Nations Human Rights Office - Global Policy Forum ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The OIOS report was a serious and honest effort to direct the Office of the High Commissioner towards improvement and greater efficiency, Norway’s representative said.
		What was of even greater concern was that the mandated core activities of the Office were largely supported by voluntary contributions rather than by the regular budget.
		The Office of Internal Oversight Services rightly pointed out that the priority status accorded to the human rights programme was not reflected in its regular budget resource base, Greece’s representative said on behalf of the European Union and associated States.
	www.globalpolicy.org /finance/docs/2003/0303ohchr.htm (537 words)

	Legal Materials - Co-operation Agreement (Investigations Section of the office of Internal Oversight Services) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		When appropriate, consultations shall be arranged at the required level between representatives of the IS-OIOS and INTERPOL to agree upon the most effective way in which to organize particular activities of common interest and to optimize the use of their resources in connection with such activities.
		Subject to necessary limitations and internal regulations, INTERPOL and the IS-OIOS shall exchange information on developments in the fields of their activities and projects of mutual interest.
		In witness whereof, the Secretary General of the International Criminal Police Organization-Interpol and the Director General of the Investigations Section of the Office Internal Oversight Services sign the present Memorandum of understanding in duplicate, in English and French, both texts being authentic, on the dates appearing under their respective signatures.
	www.interpol.int /Public/ICPO/LegalMaterials/cooperation/agreements/Internaloversight1998.asp (633 words)

	Thomas A. Repasch: Statement on the Annual Report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services, November 8, 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		It is a great pleasure for me to be here this morning to present the United States’ comments on the annual report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (A/57/451).
		I would like to thank Under Secretary-General Nair for his brief introduction, and I thank too his dedicated, hard-working staff for effectively carrying out the internal oversight mandate throughout the last year.
		While the reasons for these losses seem varied and somewhat complicated, it is important that high-level attention be placed on this in order to prevent millions more in valuable aid from being siphoned off for other purposes, in many cases in violation of UN conventions.
	www.un.int /usa/02_194.htm (1012 words)

	Citizens for Global Solutions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In accordance with the Volcker Inquiry and the General Assembly, a new Oversight Committee is also being established to ensure that appropriate management action is taken to implement the recommendations from the Office of Internal Oversight Services, the Board of Audit and the Joint Inspection Unit.
		The General Assembly is currently considering a recommendation, put forth by Secretary General Annan, to strengthen the independence and authority of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS).
		The UN is in the process of consolidating a comprehensive anti-fraud and corruption policy based on existing practices and a recent model developed by the World Bank.
	www.globalsolutions.org /programs/intl_instit/UN_ref/management_reform.html (476 words)

	Dar Al Hayat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The oil-for-food program, which ran from 1996 to 2003, was created to permit the former Iraqi government under Saddam Hussein to sell limited amounts of oil in exchange for humanitarian goods as an exemption from sanctions in place since the Gulf War ended in 1991.
		Congressional investigators have expressed particular interest in 55 internal audit reports produced by the Office of Internal Oversight Services, the UN watchdog agency responsible for monitoring the oil-for-food program.
		Prior to that, the Office of Internal Oversight Services was created in 1994.
	english.daralhayat.com /world_news/10-2004/Article-20041002-5b16c155-c0a8-01ed-002c-03ffa1211325/story.html (1654 words)

	Melanie Attwooll: Statement on UN Administrative Processes and Procedures, October 23, 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Statement by Melanie Attwooll, Advisor, on the Report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services on the Review of Duplication, Complexity and Bureaucracy in UN Administrative Processes and Procedures (A/58/211), in the Fifth Committee, October 23, 2003
		We would like to begin by expressing our appreciation to the Office of Internal Oversight Services, and specifically the Management Consulting Division, for this report (A/58/211).
		Although my delegation is troubled by the amount of duplication and their resulting inefficiencies to the Organization, we are more alarmed by the lack of oversight and accountability regarding the transition to, and implementation of, an electronic United Nations.
	www.usunnewyork.usmission.gov /03_195 (523 words)

	Agenda Item 122: Report of the Secretary-General on the Activities of the Office of Internal Oversight Services
		The African Group attaches great importance to the oversight activities of the Office, and we support its efforts to instill a greater sense of accountability throughout the United Nations.
		We are encouraged by the assurances of the OIOS that the OHCHR had observed the provisions of the Financial Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, and that the acceptance of voluntary contributions was consistent with the mandate, policies and activities of the Office of the High Commissioner.
		We note with concern that the geographical distribution of project personnel and consultants at the OHCHR is skewed and does not reflect the international character of the Organisation.
	www.southafrica-newyork.net /pmun/speeches/2003/agenda122a.htm (1092 words)

	Report of the United Nations joint inspection unit (A/50/34) (1 July 1994 - 30 June 1995) - Hundred and eleventh session
		The Unit is fully aware of the importance of its relations with the participating organizations and with bodies bearing oversight responsibilities as a fundamental working tool aimed at exchanging information and views, improving the quality and accuracy of background information and avoiding overlapping and unnecessary duplication of effort.
		The exchange of views and contacts with the secretariats of participating organizations, especially with internal oversight units, have increased over the years.
		Both units are aware of their separate and distinct roles, the former as the only external system-wide oversight body accountable to the Member States and the latter as the United Nations internal oversight body accountable to the Secretary-General.
	www.fao.org /docrep/W0746E/w0746e07.htm (1343 words)

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