Statement Attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on OIOS

In response to questions following the Secretary-General's press conference on Friday and the New York Sun article today, I can say the following:

As Head of the Office of Internal Oversight Services, Mr. Nair has been carrying out his tasks with energy and dedication. As regards the issues raised in a recent resolution of the Staff Council concerning personnel matters in OIOS, the Secretary-General has instructed the Department of Management and OHRM to clear them up as quickly as possible. He trusts they would prove to be without foundation.