UNIFIL – SecGen report

FINANCING OF THE UNITED NATIONS PEACE-KEEPING FORCES IN

THE MIDDLE EAST

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Report of the Secretary-General

CONTENTS

I.  INTRODUCTION

1. The General Assembly, in its decision 48/464 A of 23 December 1993, authorized the Secretary-General to enter into commitments up to the amount of $24,000,000 gross ($23,500,000 net) for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for the period from 1 February to 31 March 1994.  By the same decision, the Assembly decided to assess the amount of $22,876,600 gross ($22,400,000 net) among Member States for the same period.  

2. In its decision 48/464 B of 5 April 1994, the General Assembly authorized the Secretary-General to enter into commitments for the maintenance of the Force for the period from 1 April to 31 May 1994 in an amount of $23,714,000 gross ($22,949,000 net) based on the pro rata share of the amount recommended by the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ).

3. By its resolution 48/254 of 26 May 1994, the General Assembly decided to appropriate the amount of $71,142,000 gross ($68,847,000 net), for the period from 1 February to 31 July 1994, inclusive of the commitment authority of $24,000,000 gross ($23,500,000 net) for the period from 1 February to 31 March 1994 and $23,714,000 gross ($22,949,000 net) for the period from 1 April to 31 May 1994, authorized under General Assembly decisions 48/464 A and B, respectively.  By the same resolution, the Assembly decided further to assess the additional amount of $48,265,400 gross ($46,447,000 net) for the period from 1 February to 31 July 1994, taking into account the amount of $22,876,600 gross ($22,400,000 net) already assessed on Member States in accordance with its decision 48/464 A.

4. By the same resolution, the Assembly authorized the Secretary-General to enter into commitments for the operation of the Force at a rate not to exceed $11,857,000 gross ($11,474,500 net) per month for a period up to six months beginning 1 August 1994, should the Security Council decide to continue the Force beyond 31 July 1994, and to assess that amount on Member States.

5. The Security Council, by its resolution 938 (1994) of 28 July 1994, extended the mandate of UNIFIL for a further interim period of six months, until 31 January 1995.

II.  STATUS OF ASSESSED CONTRIBUTIONS

6. As of 31 October 1994, the total amount of $2,369.7 million had been appropriated for UNIFIL for the period from the inception of the Force on 19 March 1978 to 31 January 1995.  Assessed contributions received for the same period amounted to $2,179.2 million.  The outstanding balance of $235.2 million includes an amount of $19.6 million transferred to a special account in accordance with General Assembly resolution 36/116 A of 10 December 1991, leaving an amount due of $215.6 million, as indicated in the status of contributions as at 31 October 1994.  A tabular presentation is given below.

Status of contributions for UNIFIL as of 31 October 1994

(Millions of United States dollars)

III.  VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

7. In paragraph 20 of its resolution 48/254, the General Assembly renewed its invitation to Member States to make voluntary contributions to UNIFIL both in cash and in the form of services and supplies acceptable to the Secretary-General.  No voluntary contributions have been received for the period under review.  The Government of Switzerland has continued to make air ambulance service available to UNIFIL for the repatriation of those wounded or taken ill in the performance of their duties, as required.  However, this service was not utilized by UNIFIL during the period from 1 February to 31 October 1994.

8. Member States were also invited to make voluntary contributions in cash to the Suspense Account established in accordance with General Assembly resolution 34/9 D of 17 December 1979.  As at 31 October 1994, voluntary contributions totalling some $11.2 million had been received from Governments.  Of this amount, some $1.4 million was received during the financial period under review from the Government of Switzerland.

IV.  FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR THE PERIOD FROM

1 FEBRUARY 1994 TO 31 JANUARY 1995

9. Annex I to the present report sets out, by budget-line item, the apportionment of the resources provided to UNIFIL for the period from 1 February 1994 to 31 January 1995, as well as the revised apportionment consisting of expenditure and projected obligations for this period.  Savings are anticipated under military personnel costs as a result of actual and proposed reductions in troop strength as follows:  Nepalese contingent (51 troops in September 1994); and French contingent (180 troops:  30 in September 1994 and an additional 150 by 31 December 1994).  There is an estimated unencumbered balance in the amount of $1,120,000.  Supplementary information providing detailed descriptions under each line item is provided in annex II.

V.  COST ESTIMATE FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 FEBRUARY 1995 TO 31 JANUARY 1996

10. The costs of UNIFIL for the 12-month period beginning 1 February 1995 are estimated at $11,234,500 gross ($10,870,830 net) per month, based on an average Force strength of 5,015 troops.  The estimate is summarized in annex III, with supplementary information provided in annex IV.  

11. The cost estimate for the 12-month period amounting to $134,814,000 gross ($130,450,000 net) reflects a decrease of $7,470,000 gross ($7,244,000 net) from the appropriation of $142,284,000 gross ($137,694,000 net) for the current financial period.  The decrease is due mainly to a reduction in the average troop strength from 5,250 to 5,015, as well as the replacement of 26 international civilian staff by the same number of local staff in accordance with the request contained in General Assembly resolution 48/254.

VI.  STATUS OF REIMBURSEMENT TO TROOP-CONTRIBUTING STATES

12. Troops have been provided to UNIFIL by the Governments of Canada, Fiji, Finland, France, Ghana, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Ireland, Italy, Nepal, Nigeria, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Senegal and Sweden.  Of these, nine have continued to provide troops to UNIFIL:  Fiji, Finland, France, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Nepal, Norway and Poland.

13. As a result of the withholding of assessed contributions or delays in the payment of assessed contributions by certain Member States, UNIFIL has been unable to meet its obligations on a current basis or in full, particularly those due to the troop-contributing countries.

14. At the present time, monthly reimbursement to Governments is being made at the initial rate of $750 per person for pay and allowances for troops as part of the approved rate of $988 per person per month.  In addition, reimbursements have not been made to the troop-contributing Governments in respect of the supplementary payment for specialists and for the usage factor for personal clothing, gear and equipment, including ammunition, except on those occasions when payments of arrears of assessed contributions are received.  Full reimbursement has been made to troop-contributing Governments only up to the period ending 31 July 1993.

15. As of 31 October 1994, the estimated amounts due to former and current troop-contributing States for troop costs are as follows:

In addition, an amount of $7.7 million is due as reimbursement to Governments for contingent-owned equipment for the period ending 31 December 1993.

VII.  COMMENTS ON PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE ADVISORY

COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY QUESTIONS

16. In paragraph 27 of the report of the ACABQ, 1/ the Committee concurred in the Secretary-General's proposal to enter the surplus balance of $5,769,036 for the 12-month period from 1 February 1991 to 31 January 1992 into the Suspense Account.  The General Assembly, in paragraph 18 of its resolution 48/254, decided to postpone action on the surplus balance in the Suspense Account as referred to in paragraph 17 of the resolution.  The audited financial statement shows a surplus balance of $5,780,416, which represents an increase of $11,380 from the previously reported amount.

17. In the light of the high level of outstanding contributions and the inability of UNIFIL to meet its obligations on a current basis, and since there has been no improvement in the payment of assessed contributions, it is not feasible to recommend any reduction in the surplus balance of the UNIFIL Suspense Account.  Moreover, it is proposed to maintain in the Suspense Account the surplus balance of $5,780,416 for the period from 1 February 1991 to 31 January 1992 and the amount of $12,198,044 for the period from 1 February 1992 to 31 January 1993 if further progress in the timely payment of the Force's obligations is to be achieved.  These surplus balances represent the excess of income over expenditure, although the term "income" includes uncollected assessed contributions.

VIII.  COMMENTS ON PARAGRAPH 17 OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION 48/254

18. In paragraph 17 of its resolution 48/254, the General Assembly requested the Secretary-General to include in his next report comments on the feasibility of a gradual reduction of the surplus balance, taking into account the financial situation of the Force, the status of reimbursement to troop-contributing countries and the views expressed by Member States.

19. It may be recalled that the General Assembly, by its resolution 34/9 E of 17 December 1979, suspended the provisions of regulations 5.2 (b), 5.2 (d), 4.3 and 4.4 of the Financial Regulations of the United Nations in respect of those amounts which otherwise would have to be surrendered, and directed that these be held in suspense pending a further decision by the Assembly.  The amount currently held in a suspense account for the period through 31 January 1992 is $90.5 million.

20. It may further be recalled that the Assembly, by its resolution 36/116 A of 10 December 1981, decided to transfer to a special account the balance of the assessed contributions of $19.6 million due from a Member State.

21. Annex XI shows the surplus balance held in suspense, as well as the cash balance, and projected requirements through 31 January 1995, the end of the current mandate period.

22. As shown in annex XI, the surplus balance held in a suspense account amounts to $90.5 million.  After adjusting for the amount of $19.6 million transferred to a special account, the net surplus balance will amount to $70.9 million.  As indicated in paragraph 6 above, outstanding assessed contributions as at 31 October 1994 amounted to some $235.2 million.   

23. The total indebtedness of UNIFIL through 31 January 1995 amounts to $207.7 million, consisting of unliquidated obligations for the periods prior to 1 February 1994 ($32.2 million), accounts payable ($46.5 million) and projected expenditures, including unliquidated obligations for the period from 1 February 1994 to 31 January 1995 ($129.0 million).  The available cash balance in the UNIFIL special account as at 25 October 1994 was some $30.2 million.

24. In the light of the foregoing and in spite of the amounts held in suspense, starting with General Assembly resolution 34/9 E, the financial burden on troop contributors has not so far been alleviated owing to the high level of outstanding contributions.  Accordingly, it is the view of the Secretary-General that it is not feasible at this time to reduce the amount being held in suspense.

IX.  ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT ITS FORTY-NINTH SESSION

25. The action to be taken by the General Assembly at its forty-ninth session in connection with the past and future financing of UNIFIL is as follows:

(a) The appropriation of the amount of $71,142,000 gross ($68,847,000 net) authorized and assessed under the terms of paragraph 16 of General Assembly resolution 48/254 for the period from 1 August 1994 to 31 January 1995;

(b) With regard to the period after 31 January 1995, commitment authorization at a monthly rate of $11,234,500 gross ($10,870,830 net) for the maintenance of the Force and for the assessment of such amounts, should the Security Council decide to renew the mandate of UNIFIL beyond that date;

(c) A decision to credit to Member States the amount of the unencumbered balance of appropriations of $1,120,000 for the period from 1 February 1994 to 31 January 1995 against their assessments in respect of future mandate periods as may be approved by the Security Council;

(d) A decision on the surplus balances of $5,780,416 covering the period from 1 February 1991 to 31 January 1992 and $12,198,044 for the period from 1 February 1992 to 31 January 1993 as indicated in paragraph 17 above.  It is recommended that the provisions of regulations 4.3, 4.4, 5.2 (b) and 5.2 (d) of the Financial Regulations of the United Nations be suspended temporarily and that these amounts be held in suspense pursuant to General Assembly resolution 34/9 E of 17 December 1979, until a further decision is taken by the Assembly.

Notes

1/ A/48/905.

ANNEX I

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Financial performance report for the period from

1 February 1994 to 31 January 1995

Summary statement

(Thousands of United States dollars)

ANNEX II

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Financial performance report for the period from

1 February 1994 to 31 January 1995

Supplementary information

(United States dollars)

Savings/

(overruns)

The estimated savings resulted from lower requirements under the following budget-line items:  standard troop cost reimbursement ($641,000), owing to the reductions in troop strength (81 persons in September 1994 from the French and Nepalese contingents and 150 persons from the French contingent by 31 December 1994); rations ($105,000), caused by the favourable exchange rate for the United Kingdom pound and reductions in troop strength; daily allowance ($11,000), also a result of reductions in troop strength; travel of military personnel ($92,000), owing to the discontinuance of travel and subsistence allowance in Tyre and Beirut effective 20 June 1994; rotation of contingents ($1,022,000), because of the reversed rotation schedule; and clothing and equipment allowance ($57,000), also attributable to reductions in troop strength.

The amounts allocated for contingent-owned equipment and death and disability compensation have been fully obligated to cover potential claims.

Projected savings under international staff salaries ($308,000) and common staff costs ($421,000) resulted from the high vacancy rate in the Professional category.  The cost estimate was based on an anticipated overall vacancy rate of 5 per cent.

Additional requirements under other travel costs ($20,000) resulted from the travel of Headquarters personnel to the mission area for the installation of new computer equipment and for training of UNIFIL staff on new data-processing equipment programmes.

The projected over-expenditure under utilities ($17,000), owing to the increase in the unit cost of water charges for both UNIFIL headquarters and the areas of operations, was offset completely by savings under construction/ prefabricated buildings ($17,000) that resulted from the cancellation of the purchase of rubhalls, which were acquired from ex-United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) stock.

Estimated savings under this heading were due to the lower requirement for the purchase of vehicles ($651,000), as a result of the cancellation of the purchase of 25 vehicles, made possible by obtaining 25 ex-United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) vehicles.  These savings were partially offset by the over-expenditure under:  spare parts, repairs and maintenance ($1,257,000), attributable to the non-allocation of funds for the refurbishment of 14 armoured personnel carriers; and vehicle insurance ($225,000), owing to the higher than anticipated cost of vehicle insurance and for covering the shortfall in the account for the prior period which had to be carried forward to the current budget period.

The savings under this heading was attributable to the high vacancy rate for the Professional category, as reflected in annex VIII.

ANNEX III

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Cost estimate for the period from 1 February 1995 to 31 January 1996

Summary statement

(Thousands of United States dollars)

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ANNEX IV

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Cost estimate for the period from 1 February 1995 to 31 January 1996

Supplementary information

(United States dollars)

I.  COST PARAMETERS

These estimates were based, where applicable, on the cost parameters indicated below.

A.  Military personnel costs

The cost estimate provides for a troop strength of 5,015 throughout the 12-month period, consisting of 4,403 infantry, 568 logistics personnel and 44 helicopter crew, including ground personnel.

B.  Civilian staff costs

The estimate provides for a total civilian establishment of 524 posts, comprising 159 at the international level (20 Professional and above, 50 General Service and 89 Field Service), 214 at the local level and 151 under general temporary assistance, as indicated in annex V.

Salaries and common staff costs of international staff are net of staff assessment; they are based on standard rates for New York and include a 5 per cent vacancy factor.  The salaries of locally recruited staff are also estimated at net cost and are based on local salary scales applicable to the mission area.

C.  Transport operations

The estimate for spare parts, repairs and maintenance is based on a total vehicle establishment of 1,056.

II.  REQUIREMENTS

1. Military personnel costs

(a) Military observers……………………………………………………………………………………-    

No provision is required under this heading.

(b) Military contingents

(i) Standard troop cost reimbursement ………………………………………………….61 840 000

Provision is made for the payment of troop costs to troop-contributing Governments in respect of pay and allowances at the standard rate of $988 per person per month for all ranks, plus a supplementary rate of $291 per person per month for a limited number of specialists (25 per cent of logistics and 10 per cent of other personnel).  This estimate is based on an average troop strength of 5,015, plus a provision of 0.5 per cent for rotation overlap.

(ii)   Welfare ………………………………………………………………………………………….841 000

Provision is made to pay troops for recreational leave at a rate of $10.50 per day for up to seven days of recreational leave taken during a six-month period of service ($738,000).  This estimate also provides for the purchase of recreational and sports supplies and equipment, rental of films, and the purchase of newspapers and magazines ($103,000).

(iii)  Rations …………………………………………………………………………………………8 112 000

This estimate provides for feeding military members of the Force as well as those members of the civilian staff who are assigned to posts where mess facilities must be provided.  Rations are issued in accordance with approved ration scales.  The estimate is based on an average of 5,015 troops.  The estimate also covers the cost of composite rations in case of emergency.

(iv)  Daily allowance ………………………………………………………………………………..355 000

A daily allowance for incidental expenses is paid to all military personnel at a rate of $1.28 per person per day, payable in local currency.  This estimate is based on an average strength of 5,015 during the period (365 days) and includes a rotation overlap provision of 0.5 per cent.

(v) Travel and subsistence allowance …………………………………………………………176 000

Provision is made for payment of subsistence allowances to military personnel who are assigned to a duty station where United Nations accommodation and/or mess facilities are not available ($92,000) and who are on duty travel within the mission area ($84,000), including travel of air crew, regular supply transport trips, inspection visits and travel of staff officers.

(vi)  Emplacement, rotation and repatriation of troops ………………………………………577 000

Provision is made under this heading for the cost of rotating contingents upon completion of their tour of duty of approximately six months' duration and for the cost of repatriating individual members of the Force, for medical, compassionate or other reasons.  This estimate includes the cost of chartered aircraft, as well as bus transport between ports of arrival/departure, baggage service and ground handling charges.

(vii)  Clothing and equipment allowance ……………………………………………………..4 234 000

This estimate provides for payment to troop-contributing Governments of a usage factor for all items of personal clothing, gear and equipment issued by those Governments to their troops at the standard rate of $65 per person per month for personal clothing, gear and equipment plus $5 per person per month for personal weapons and ammunition.  This estimate is based on an average troop strength of 5,015 and includes a provision of 0.5 per cent for the rotation overlap.

(c) Other costs pertaining to military personnel

(i) Contingent-owned equipment ……………………………………………………………..510 000

This estimate provides for payment to troop-contributing Governments of the costs of contingent-owned equipment furnished to their contingents at the request of the United Nations.  The estimated cost is based on the approved general guidelines, which provide for payment over a period of 4 years or a period of 10 years.  After full payment has been made, the ownership of an item vests in the United Nations unless otherwise agreed upon for specific items.

(ii) Death and disability compensation ……………………………………………1 000 000

This estimate provides for the reimbursement to troop-contributing Governments of payments made by them under national legislation and/or regulations for death, injury, disability or illness of members of the Force attributable to service with UNIFIL.

2. Civilian personnel costs

(a) Civilian police …………………………………………………………………………………………..-    

No provision is required under this heading.

(b) International and local staff

A total of 26 international posts (1 Professional, 15 General Service, and 10 Field Service posts) will be abolished and replaced by the same number of local staff posts.  The overall staffing establishment of UNIFIL is shown in annex V, B.

(i) International staff salaries ………………………………………………………………..8 186 000

Salaries of internationally recruited staff are estimated on the basis of the standard cost rates referred to in section I, B above.  The calculations are based on a total of 159 posts and incorporate a 5 per cent vacancy factor.

(ii)  Local staff salaries ………………………………………………………………………….2 803 000

The cost of 214 local-level posts is calculated on the basis of the local salary scales referred to in section I, B above.

(iii)  Consultants ………………………………………………………………………………………………-    

No provision is required under this heading.

(iv)  General temporary assistance  ………………………………………………………….2 159 000

The cost of the equivalent of 151 local-level posts is calculated on the basis of the local salary scales referred to in section I, B above.

(v) Overtime …………………………. …………………………………………………………….66 000

The proposed amount would provide approximately 7,000 hours of overtime.

(vi)  Common staff costs …………. …………………………………………………………..8 387 000

Common staff costs include estimates for dependency, installation, mobility and hardship allowances, contributions to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and the medical insurance plan, rental subsidy, home leave and family visit travel, education grant, education grant travel, assignment and repatriation grants and representation allowance.

(vii)  Mission subsistence allowance …………………………………………………………………….-    

No provision is required under this heading.

(viii)  Travel to and from the mission area  …………………………………………………………….-

No provision is required under this heading.

(ix)  Other travel costs …… ………………………………………………………………………110 000

This estimate provides for the travel of the Force Commander and other UNIFIL personnel and/or New York staff to UNIFIL for periodic consultations and for travel within the mission area.

(c) International contractual personnel  ………………………………………………………………-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(d) United Nations Volunteers  …………………………………………………………………………-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(e) Government-provided personnel  ………………………………………………………………….-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(f) Civilian electoral observers  ………………………………………………………………………..-   

No provision is required under this heading.

3. Premises/accommodation

(i) Rental of premises ….. ……………………………………………………………………..114 000

This estimate includes $78,000 for rented space in Beirut (offices, conference rooms and transit facilities for visiting officials and accommodation for all military personnel assigned to Beirut); $23,400 for accommodation for military personnel in Netanya ($8,400) and for the reporting and evacuation centre/duty office in Nahariya ($15,000); and $10,100 for accommodation for military personnel in Metulla (a border-crossing point used by UNIFIL soldiers); and $2,500 for the vehicle maintenance garage in Tibnin.

(ii)  Maintenance supplies …………… ………………………………………………………….652 000

This estimate provides supplies for the UNIFIL area  of operations and its headquarters as follows:  electrical maintenance supplies such as distribution cables, electrical panels, perimeter lights, electrical wiring, lights, sockets and switches ($150,000); supplies for self-help projects ($235,000) (routine self-help maintenance repair and alteration of premises), to include timber, aluminum, corrugated sheets, copper pipes, plumbing materials, tiles, floor coverings, plywood, doors, windows and locks; spare parts for prefabricated buildings ($200,000); and supplies for the chlorination system ($41,000), the repair of the UNIFIL house elevator ($1,000) and the sewage system and treatment plant ($25,000).

(iii)  Maintenance services ……………………………………………………………………….207 000

This provides for the cost of contractual maintenance of battalion accommodation ($87,000), road system ($70,000) and sewerage system ($50,000) in the area of operations.

(iv)  Utilities …………………………………………………………………………………………174 000

The proposed amount will provide for the cost of water supplied to UNIFIL headquarters and to contingents ($146,000) and for electricity ($28,000).

(v) Construction/prefabricated buildings  ………………………………………………..1 066 000

Provision is made for the following construction projects:

(1) Construction of a drainage system ($4,400);

Erection of two ablution units at $11,000 each ($22,000);

(2) Replacement of prefabricated housing units and field kitchen units as follows:

41 prefabricated housing units will be replaced by 12 prefabricated units and 29 solid buildings ($340,000);

26 prefabricated housing units will be replaced by 4 prefabricated units and 22 solid buildings ($130,000);

14 prefabricated field kitchen units will be replaced by 3 prefabricated units and 11 solid buildings ($80,000).

(3) Refurbishment of existing facilities in Camp Shamrock to accommodate the heavy machinery of the Polish Engineering Company, including the construction of a new heavy vehicle workshop ($10,000), a heavy vehicle parking area ($8,000), a petrol, oil and lubrication station ($20,000), storage for explosives and ammunition ($15,000), and other improvements ($136,600);

(4) Self-help construction projects ($300,000), including the construction of firing positions, solid ablution units, shelters and septic tanks; and replacement of prefabricated bases.

(vi)  Alterations and renovations to premises ……………………………………………………….-   

No provision is required under this heading.

4. Infrastructure repairs ………………………………………………………………………………-

No provision is required under this heading.

5. Transport operations

  (i) Purchase of vehicles  ………………………………………………………….1 754 000

It is proposed that a total of 19 vehicles be acquired to replace units already condemned or worn out.

 (ii)  Rental of vehicles ……………………………………………………………………………………..-

No provision is required under this heading.

(iii)  Workshop equipment………………………………………………………………………….250 000

The provision under this heading will permit the acquisition of the proper range of tools and equipment for the efficient maintenance of vehicles.

(iv)  Spare parts, repairs and maintenance ………………………………………………….4 017 000

The proposed amount would provide $938,000 for 782 general purpose vehicles at an estimated annual rate of $1,200 per vehicle, and $1,507,000 for 274 military-pattern vehicles at an annual estimated rate of $5,500 per vehicle.  The estimate would also provide for the refurbishment of 10 armoured personnel carriers in Finland at a total cost of $1,122,000.  In addition, five armoured personnel carriers will be refurbished in the UNIFIL workshop at a cost of $90,000 per vehicle ($450,000).

(v) Petrol, oil and lubricants …………………………………………………………………..2 305 000

Provision is made under this heading for the purchase of petroleum, oil and lubricants based on current prices and on actual experience as follows:

(vi)  Vehicle insurance ……………………………………………………………………………410 000

This estimate provides for the cost of third-party liability insurance to cover the 1,056 motor vehicles.

6. Air operations

(a) Helicopter operations ……………………………………………………………………1 408 000

This estimate includes provisions for the cost of the rental of four helicopters from the Government of Italy ($1,140,000).  The primary function of the helicopter wing is patrol and reconnaissance flights over the mission area, particularly where the establishment of observations posts or travel by surface is difficult.  Other purposes include coastal patrol, medical evacuation, and search and rescue operations.

It is estimated that 435,600 litres of fuel will be required at a cost of $192.60 per 1,000 litres ($84,000).  The cost of third-party liability insurance is estimated at $184,000.

(b) Fixed-wing aircraft ………………………………………………………………………………….-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(c) Aircrew subsistence allowance ………………………………………………………………….-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(d) Other air operations costs………………………………………………………………………….-   

No provision is required under this heading.

7. Naval operations……………………………………………………………………………………..-   

No provision is required under this heading.

8. Communications

(a) Complementary communication

(i) Communications equipment ………………………………………………………………668 000

This estimate covers the cost of purchases of civilian and military-type communications equipment required by the Force and covers all replacement items and essential additional equipment as follows:

(ii)  Spare parts and supplies …………………………………………………………………….480 000

This estimate provides for supplies and spare parts for the operation and maintenance of the UNIFIL communications system.  The civilian communications network includes spare parts for commercial-pattern radio and telephone equipment, batteries, control and intercom cables, antenna cables and connectors, tower and mast components, satellite spares, miscellaneous supplies and telephone cables ($270,000).  The military communications network includes spare parts for military-pattern radio equipment and intercom systems for armoured personnel carriers, telephone cables/poles, and batteries ($210,000).

(iii)  Workshop and test equipment  …………………………………………………………….75 000

Included under this heading is the cost of communications test equipment such as frequency counter ($10,000), complete tool boxes ($10,000), line test equipment ($8,000) multimeter ($2,500), mobile radio test sets ($32,000) RF power meters ($5,000) and tool kits ($500).  Also, included is a provision for freight costs of $7,000.

(iv)  Commercial communication .. ……………………………………………………………245 000

Provision is made for cable and telex charges ($4,000), rental of telephone lines and charges for local and long-distance calls ($140,000), rental of post office boxes ($1,000) and pouch services ($15,000).  The proportional share for UNIFIL in the rental for a satellite transponder ($85,000) is also included.

(b) Main trunking contract … ………………………………………………………………………….-   

No provision is required under this heading.

9. Other equipment

(i) Office furniture and equipment  …………………………………………………………..60 000

This estimate covers the purchase of the office furniture and equipment needed as replacements for items that are either worn out or damaged beyond repair listed below:

(ii) Data-processing equipment …………………………………………………………………………..-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(iii) Generators …………………………….. ………………………………………………………435 000

Provision is made for the cost of replacing generators which are 10-16 years old.

(iv)  Observation equipment …………………………………………………………………….460 000

This estimate provides for the acquisition of the following observation equipment:

(v)  Petrol tank plus metering equipment ………………………………………………………………-

No provision is required under this heading.

(vi)  Medical and dental equipment ………………………………………………………………43 000

Provision is made for the purchase of the following equipment:

(vii)  Accommodation equipment ………………………………………………………………185 000

Provision is made for the local purchase of accommodation and mess equipment to replace worn-out or damaged items such as tables, chairs, kitchen sinks and work tables, wardrobes, vegetable-cutting machine, bread slicer, freezers, electric fans, ovens, gas cookers, electric hotplates, dishwashing machines, meat slicers, meat saws and mincers, toasters, juice dispensers, coffee urns and coffee makers, food mixers, ice-cube machine, frying pans, food containers, deep fryers and shelving units.

(viii)  Miscellaneous equipment …………………………………………………………………112 000

Provision is made for the replacement of worn-out miscellaneous equipment not listed elsewhere, consisting of hand-held mine detectors ($30,000), fire-fighting equipment ($30,000), engineering tools and equipment ($7,000), and air-conditioning equipment ($45,000).

(ix)  Field defence equipment ……………………………………………………………………………-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(x) Spare parts, repairs and maintenance ……………………………………………….1 181 000

Provision is made for the purchase of spare parts for equipment not covered elsewhere, and includes spare parts, repairs and maintenance for the following:  data-processing equipment ($10,000), office machines ($15,000), electronic equipment ($30,000), generators ($400,000), air-conditioners ($50,000), walk-in freezers ($40,000), alternators ($25,000), radiators ($35,000), overhaul of crew-assisted weapons and maintenance of mine searchers ($40,000), fire-fighting equipment, ($50,000), observation equipment ($50,000), medical equipment ($20,000) and other miscellaneous equipment ($396,000).  Estimated freight costs of $20,000 are included.

(xi)  Water purification equipment ………………………………………………………………………-   

No provision is required under this heading.

10. Supplies and services

(a) Miscellaneous services

(i) Audit services ………………………………………………………………………………….47 000

This estimate covers the cost of external audit services.

(ii)  Contractual services …………………………………………………………………………426 000

Provision is made for the following services:  laundry and dry-cleaning ($184,000); tailoring ($40,000); haircutting ($30,000); cleaning services ($36,000); interpretation and translation services ($60,000); cleaning and emptying cesspits at UNIFIL headquarters and in the area of operations ($60,000); and other contractual services ($16,000).

(iii)  Data-processing services …………………………………………………………………………..-   

No provision is required under this heading.

 (iv)  Security services ………………………………………………………………………………36 000

Provision is made for the required security services relating to UNIFIL vehicles maintained in a parking-lot located close to the border of Israel and Lebanon.

(v) Medical treatment and services ………………………………………………………….100 000

Provision is made for medical care and treatment of sick and injured military personnel and for emergency dental care of troops at outside facilities when treatment cannot be furnished by the Force's established medical and dental facilities.

 (vi)  Claims and adjustments …………………………………………………………………………….-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(vii)  Miscellaneous other services ……………………………………………………………..110 000

Included under this heading is the required provision for postage of personal mail for the troops ($72,000) and the cost of veterinary services for 30 patrol dogs and other services ($38,000).

(viii)  Official hospitality ……………………………………………………………………………………-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(b) Miscellaneous supplies

(i) Stationery and office supplies ……………………………………………………………..255 000

This estimate covers the cost of stationery, envelopes, registry and reproduction supplies, teleprinter paper and tape, data-processing paper, ribbons, correcting tapes and other miscellaneous items.

(ii)  Medical supplies ……………………………………………………………………………….410 000

This estimate provides for a wide range of medical and dental supplies required by the Force, including medical supplies ($205,000), laboratory supplies ($50,000), dental supplies ($45,000), and surgical and dressing materials ($110,000).

(iii)  Sanitation and cleaning materials …………………………………………………………..80 000

Provision is made for the cost of cleaning detergents, scouring powder, steel wool, brushes, fly paper and insecticides, chlorinated lime, mops, sponges, rags, liquid soap, garbage cans, buckets, basins and other miscellaneous cleaning materials.

(iv)  Subscriptions ……………………………………………………………………………………34 000

Provision is made for the cost of magazines, newspapers and other reading materials.

(v) Electrical supplies …………………………………………………………………………………….-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(vi)  Ballistic-protective blankets for vehicles ………………………………………………………..-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(vii)  Uniforms, clothing and accoutrement ………………………………………………….758 000

Provision is made for uniforms that military personnel retain on rotation ($404,000); winter clothing, including sleeping bags, parka winter jackets, combat winter trousers, rubber boots, rain suits and other items, issued to military units which are not equipped from their national sources ($125,000); uniforms needed for hygiene or safety purposes by military personnel and local civilian employees on specialized jobs ($30,000); fragmentation jackets and covers needed for reasons of safety ($150,000); and field service and fire brigade uniforms ($49,000).

(viii)  Field defence stores ……………………………………………………………………….352 000

This estimate provides for concertina wire, barbed wire, binding wire, fence posts, sandbags, explosives, portable shelters, observation towers, T-wall elements, gabions, chain-link fence, concrete blocks, stones for gabions, chain link and binding wire and security fencing gates.

(ix)  Operational maps …………………………………………………………………………………….-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(x) Quartermaster and general stores ………………………………………………………700 000

This estimate covers the cost of refilling fire extinguishers, photographic supplies, packing and packaging supplies, oxygen and acetylene refills, freon gas, butagas for cooking, assorted gas cylinders, kitchen items (cookery, cutlery), paper products, mosquito netting, mattresses including covers, pillows, blankets, bedsheets, garbage bags, tablecloths (plastic and paper), plastic jerrycans, curtains, field toilets, and other miscellaneous supplies.

11. Election-related supplies and services ………………………………………………………….-   

No provision is required under this heading.

12. Public information programmes ………………………………………………………………….-   

No provision is required under this heading.

13. Training programmes ……………………………………………………………………………….-   

No provision is required under this heading.

14. Mine-clearing programmes ………………………………………………………………………..-   

No provision is required under this heading.

15. Assistance for disarmament and demobilization ………………………………………………-   

No provision is required under this heading.

16. Freight and cartage

(i) Transport of contingent-owned equipment ……………………………………………………..-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(ii)    Military airlifts …………………………………………………………………………………………-   

No provision is required under this heading.

(iii)  Commercial freight and cartage …………………………………………………………..600 000

This estimate provides for the cost of shipping and handling of supplies and equipment for which no provision has been made elsewhere.  The provision includes freight costs for diplomatic pouches.

17. Integrated Management Information System ……………………………………………60 000

Provision is made for a proportional share of the 1995 financing of the Integrated Management Information System.

18. Support account for peace-keeping operations ……………………………………..1 845 000

In accordance with the methodology for the funding of posts authorized in support of peace-keeping operations, provision is made in the amount of $1,845,000, representing 8.5 per cent of the total civilian staff salaries and common staff costs and travel, as indicated under item 2 (b) above.

19. Staff assessment ……………………………………………………………………………4 344 000

Staff costs have been shown on a net basis under budget-line item 2 (b), entitled "International and local staff".  Accordingly, the estimate under this heading represents the difference between gross and net emoluments, that is, the amount of staff assessment to which United Nations staff members are subject, in accordance with the Staff Regulations of the United Nations.

20. Income

(i) Staff assessment ………………………………………………………………………….(4 344 000)

The staff assessment requirements provided for under expenditure budget-line item 19 have been credited to this item as income from staff assessment and are credited to the Tax Equalization Fund established by the General Assembly in its resolution 973 A (X) of 15 December 1955.  Member States are given credit in the Fund in proportion to their rates of contribution to the UNIFIL budget.

(ii)  Other income ……………………………………………………………………………………(20 000)

Included under this heading is the estimated income to be derived from sales of obsolete or surplus equipment and stores.

21. Voluntary contributions in kind ……………………………………………………………………..-   

No provision is required under this heading.

ANNEX V

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

A.  Authorized current and proposed military strength

B.  Current and proposed civilian staffing table

ANNEX VI

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Civilian staff and related costs for the period

from 1 February 1995 to 31 January 1996

(Thousands of United States dollars)

ANNEX VII

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

A.  Distribution of military personnel by geographical location as at 31 July 1994

B.  Distribution of civilian personnel by geographical location as at 31 July 1994

ANNEX VIII

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Authorized staffing, incumbency and vacancy rate for the period from

1 February 1994 to 31 January 1995

a/   PL = Primary level.

ANNEX IX

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Current and proposed transport equipment

ANNEX X

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

A.  Distribution of vehicles and engineering equipment by geographical location as at 31 July 1994