UNDOF – SecGen report

FINANCING OF THE UNITED NATIONS PEACE-KEEPING FORCES

IN THE MIDDLE EAST

United Nations Disengagement Observer Force

Report of the Secretary-General

CONTENTS

I.  INTRODUCTION

1. At its forty-seventh session, the General Assembly adopted resolution 47/204 of 22 December 1992 on the financing of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) for the period from 1 December 1992 to 30 November 1993.  At that time, the Security Council renewed the mandate of UNDOF until 31 May 1993 by its resolution 790 (1992) of 25 November 1992.

2. By paragraph 2 of its resolution 47/204, the General Assembly appropriated the amount of $18,206,500 gross ($17,718,000 net) for UNDOF for the period from 1 December 1992 to 31 May 1993.  By paragraph 7 of the same resolution, the Assembly authorized the Secretary-General to enter into commitments for UNDOF at a rate not to exceed $3,034,000 gross ($2,953,000 net) per month for the period from 1 June to 30 November 1993, should the Security Council decide to prolong the mandate of UNDOF beyond 31 May 1993, and to apportion that amount among Member States in accordance with the scheme set out in paragraphs 3 through 10 of resolution 47/204.

3. By its resolution 830 (1993) of 26 May 1993, the Security Council renewed the mandate of UNDOF for a period of six months, until 30 November 1993.

II.  STATUS OF ASSESSED CONTRIBUTIONS

4. As at 31 October 1993, assessments totalling $1,034.1 million had been apportioned among Member States in respect of UNDOF and the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) for the period since their establishment in 1974 to 30 November 1993.  Contributions received for the same period amounted to $968.3 million.  The outstanding balance of $58.6 million includes an amount of $36 million transferred to a special account in accordance with General Assembly resolution 36/116 A of 10 December 1981, leaving an amount due of $21.1 million, as indicated in the status of contributions as at 31 October 1993.  The table below gives the status of contributions for UNDOF for the periods from its inception to 31 October 1993.

Status of contributions as at 31 October 1993

(Millions of dollars)

a/ UNEF from inception to liquidation in 1980, UNDOF from inception to 24 October 1979.

III.  VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

5. The General Assembly, in paragraph 12 of its resolution 45/243 of 21 December 1990, invited voluntary contributions to UNDOF from Member States 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, however, continued to make available to UNDOF air ambulance service for the repatriation of those wounded or taken ill in the performance of their duties, as and when required.  This service was utilized by UNDOF on three occasions during the review period ending 31 October 1993.

IV.  PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR THE PERIOD FROM

1 DECEMBER 1992 TO 30 NOVEMBER 1993

6. Annex I sets out by budget-line item the apportionment provided in respect of UNDOF for the period from 1 December 1992 to 30 November 1993, as well as the actual expenditures and obligations incurred for this period.  There is an estimated unencumbered balance in the amount of $640,000.  Supplementary information providing detailed description under each line item is provided in annex II.

V.  COST ESTIMATE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING

1 DECEMBER 1993 TO 30 NOVEMBER 1994

7. The present mandate of UNDOF expires on 30 November 1993.  Should the Security Council renew the mandate beyond that date, assuming continuance of its existing responsibilities, the Secretary-General estimates the costs of UNDOF to be $2,680,000 gross ($2,599,000 net) per month from 1 December 1993 onwards.  Appropriation and/or authorization to enter into commitments and apportionment for UNDOF is, therefore, required for the period beginning 1 December 1993.  Accordingly, in the event the Security Council decides to renew the mandate, the Secretary-General requests that the General Assembly, at its present session, make appropriate provision for UNDOF expenses for the period from 1 December 1993 to 30 November 1994.

8. The impact of the scheduled withdrawal of the Finnish contingent during the month of December 1993 is reflected in the summary of the cost estimates of the Force for the period from 1 December 1993 to 30 November 1994 and is presented in annex III.  The estimate incorporates an overall reduction of approximately 7.8 per cent in military personnel from an authorized strength of 1,124 troops to 1,036.  A 6.7 per cent reduction in local level posts is also proposed.  Supplementary information on the cost estimate for the 12-month period beginning 1 December 1993 to 30 November 1994 is provided in annex IV.

VI.  STATUS OF REIMBURSEMENT TO TROOP-CONTRIBUTING STATES

9. Troops are currently being provided to UNDOF by the Governments of Austria, Canada, Finland and Poland.  Full reimbursement in accordance with the standard rates of reimbursement have been made on a current basis to those Governments.

VII.  OBSERVATIONS

10. The unaudited financial statement for UNEF/UNDOF covering the 12-month period from 1 December 1991 to 30 November 1992 as at 30 June 1993 indicates that there is a surplus balance of $5,109,799 representing excess of income over expenditure, consisting of interest income ($1,309,685) and other accrued miscellaneous credits including savings from liquidation of obligations for prior periods ($3,800,114).  The word "income" in the preceding sentence includes assessed contributions unpaid irrespective of collectibility.

11. As indicated in paragraph 4 above, outstanding collectible assessed contributions as at 31 October 1993 amount to some $21.1 million.  Until the level of outstanding assessed contribution is reduced, the Secretary-General recommends that the surplus of $5,109,799, which otherwise would have to be surrendered as credits to Member States, be entered into the suspense account established pursuant to General Assembly resolution 33/13 E of 14 December 1978.

VIII.  ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT

ITS FORTY-EIGHTH SESSION

12. The actions to be taken by the General Assembly in connection with the financing of UNDOF are as follows:

(a) The appropriation of the amount of $18,204,000 gross ($17,718,000 net) authorized and apportioned in paragraph 7 of General Assembly resolution 47/204 for the period from 1 June to 30 November 1993;

(b) With regard to the period after 30 November 1993, commitment authorization at a monthly rate of $2,680,000 gross ($2,599,000 net), for the maintenance of the Force and for the apportionment of such amounts, should the Security Council decide to renew the mandate of UNDOF beyond that date;

(c) A decision to credit to Member States the amount of the unencumbered balance of $640,000 for the period from 1 December 1992 to 30 November 1993 against their assessments in respect of such future mandate periods as may be approved by the Security Council;

(d) A decision as regards the surplus balance of $5,109,799 indicated in paragraph 10 above.  In this regard, it is recommended that the provisions of financial regulations 4.3, 4.4, 5.2 (b) and 5.2 (d) be suspended and that this amount be transferred to the suspense account established pursuant to General Assembly resolution 33/13 E, until a further decision on the disposition of the surplus balances is taken by the General Assembly.

ANNEX I

United Nations Disengagement Observer Force

Performance report for the period from

1 December 1992 to 30 November 1993

Summary statement

(Thousands of United States dollars)

ANNEX II

United Nations Disengagement Observer Force

Supplementary information on the performance report for

the period from 1 December 1992 to 30 November 1993

(United States dollars)

1. Military personnel costs

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

(b) Military contingents……………………………………………………………………………………………………….192 000

Lower than expected rates obtained for ration contracts resulted in estimated savings of some $441,000 offset by higher requirements for standard troop cost reimbursement ($159,000), welfare ($2,000), daily allowance ($3,000), travel and subsistence allowance ($27,000), rotation of troops ($48,000) and clothing and equipment allowance.  The aforementioned over-expenditures were due to the need for overlap of replacements for the Finnish Battalion with Canadian, Austrian and Polish military personnel.  The Force is undergoing a restructuring from the current two line battalions and two logistics units to two line battalions and one logistics unit as shown in annex V.

(c) Other costs pertaining to contingents…………………………………………………………………………………-

2. Civilian personnel costs

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

(b) International and local staff…………………………………………………………………………………………….812 000

Estimated savings were due to vacancies arising from the assignment to other missions of international staff ($123,000) and local staff ($444,000), general temporary assistance ($6,000), overtime ($70,000) and common staff costs ($198,000).  Higher requirements under travel ($29,000) were due to additional visits undertaken by Headquarters staff to UNDOF during the period.

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

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

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

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

3. Premises/accommodation…………………………………………………………………………………………….          (127 000)

The over-expenditure under this heading was due to higher requirements under maintenance services for 22 buildings in Camp Faouar ($68,000), and the relocation of the transport workshop from Damascus to Camp Faouar, as well as the relocation of the filling station away from the camp's centre, which was surrounded by office and living accommodations ($229,000).  The over-expenditure was partially reduced by lower requirements under utilities ($170,000) because UNDOF is no longer required to reimburse the Government of Syria for electricity usage in the Golan Heights.  Moreover, the energy requirements in Camp Faouar are now being supplied by UNDOF's two 635 KVA generators.

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

5. Transport operations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..139 000

The estimated savings under this heading were due to lower requirements under:  purchase of vehicles ($107,000), due to the transfer of 12 minibuses from UNTAC valued at $108,000; spare parts, repair and maintenance ($3,000); petrol, oil and lubricants ($65,000), due to the continuing change from gasoline to diesel of the majority of vehicles, partially offset by higher requirements under workshop equipment ($30,000) and vehicle insurance ($6,000).

6. Air operations………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………-

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

8. Communications

(a) Complementary communications……………………………………………………………………………………..48 000

The estimated savings under spare parts and supplies ($58,000) resulted from lower prices obtained and partially offset by higher requirements under commercial communications ($10,000) due to heavy volume of telephone and facsimile traffic.

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

9. Other equipment…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(410 000)

An extensive acquisition and installation of EDP equipment and software, undertaken in connection with the computerization programme for procurement and warehousing for UNDOF, including an electronic mail system, resulted in an over-expenditure under data-processing equipment ($486,500) and miscellaneous equipment ($4,000).  These were partially reduced by lower requirements under generators ($51,000) and spare parts ($22,000) due to the transfer of generators from the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), as well as under observation equipment ($1,000) and accommodation equipment ($3,000).

10. Supplies and services……………………………………………………………………………………………………………(14 000)

Savings under medical treatment and services ($30,000) and medical supplies ($46,000), due to lower-than-expected expenditures for medical and dental care and other services ($3,000) were off-set by higher requirements under stationery and office supplies ($43,000) due to increased need in connection with the enhancement of the computerized systems as well as under quartermaster and general stores ($48,000).

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

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

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

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

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

16. Air and surface freight……………………………………………………………………………………………………………-

Commercial freight and cartage………………………………………………………………………………………………………-

The authorized amount was sufficient to cover the cost under this item.

17. Support Account for Peace-keeping Operations…………………………………………………………………………..-

The amount authorized has been transferred to the Support Account for Peace-keeping Operations.

18. Integrated Management Information System (IMIS)……………………………………………………………………..-

The amount authorized for IMIS has been fully utilized.

19. Staff assessment…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..66 000

Decreased requirements under this heading were due to the vacancies mentioned under paragraph 2 above.

20. Income……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(66 000)

The amount is derived from item 19 above.

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

There was no provision under this heading.

ANNEX III

United Nations Disengagement Observer Force

Expenditure and revised apportionment for the periods from

1 December 1991 to 30 November 1993 and cost estimate for

the period from 1 December 1993 to 30 November 1994

Summary statement

(Thousands of United States dollars)

ANNEX IV

United Nations Disengagement Observer Force

Cost estimate for the period from 1 December 1993

to 30 November 1994

Supplementary information

(United States dollars)

I.  COST PARAMETERS

1. 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 1,036 throughout the 12-month period consisting of 825 infantry and 211 logistics personnel as shown in annex V.

(b) Civilian staff costs

The estimate provides for a total civilian establishment of 120 posts comprising 36 international (5 Professional and above, 5 General Service and 26 Field Service) and 84 at the local level, as also indicated in annex V.

Salaries and common staff costs of international staff are net of staff assessment, 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 estimates for spare parts, repair and maintenance are based on a total vehicle establishment of 382.

II.  REQUIREMENTS

1. Military personnel costs

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

No provision is required under this heading.

(b) Military contingents

(i) Standard troop cost reimbursement

1991/1992 expenditure…………………………………………………………………………………………………….15 786 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment……………………………………………………………………………………….14 099 000

1993/1994 estimate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 819 000

Provision is made for the payment to troop-contributing Governments for troop cost in respect of pay and allowances at the standard rate of $998 per person per month for all ranks, plus a supplementary $291 per person per month for a limited number of specialists (25 per cent of logistics contingents and 10 per cent of others).  This estimate is based on an average strength of 1,036 in all ranks for the Force during the period.  This provision takes into account an overlap factor of 0.5 per cent and the withdrawal of approximately 326 men in mid-December and 30 men at the end of 1993.

(ii) Welfare

1991/1992 expenditure………………………………………………………………………………………………………..230 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment…………………………………………………………………………………………..213 000

1993/1994 estimate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….198 000

Provision is made to pay troops for recreational leave at a rate of $10.50 per day for up to a maximum of seven days of leave taken during a six-month period of service ($152,300).  This estimate also provides for the purchase of recreational and sports supplies and equipment, rental of movies and maintenance of sports and recreational areas ($45,700).

(iii) Rations

1991/1993 expenditure……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 643 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment ……………………………………………………………………………………….2 150 000

1993/1994 estimate………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2 080 000

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.  A 5 per cent non-usage factor has been applied in arriving at this estimate, which takes into account personnel at duty stations where mess facilities are not provided and those on duty travel status or absent from their camps on leave or for other reasons.  The estimate is based on an average of 1,035 troops for 365 days, at a rate of $5.50 per person per day.

(iv) Daily allowance

1991/1992 expenditure……………………………………………………………………………………………………….590 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment………………………………………………………………………………………….531 000

1993/1994 estimate……………………………………………………………………………………………………………491 000

A daily allowance for incidental personal expenses is paid in local currency to all military personnel, equivalent to $1.28 per person per day.  The above estimate is based on an average strength of 1,035 troops during the period.  This estimate takes into account the withdrawal of approximately 326 personnel in mid-December and 30 personnel at the end of 1993.

(v) Travel and subsistence allowance

1990/1991 expenditure…………………………………………………………………………………………………………59 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment……………………………………………………………………………………………86 000

1993/1994 estimate……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..69 000

Provision is made for payment of subsistence allowance to military personnel who are assigned to duty stations where United Nations accommodation and/or mess facilities are not available and who are on duty travel within the mission area, including supply transport trips, inspection visits and travel of staff officers.  Duty travel during the period in Israel, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic, at the daily subsistence allowance rates of $53, $67, $68, respectively, is estimated to cost $47,000.  The estimate also includes the amount of $22,000 for the payment of subsistence allowance to the Force Commander's aide-de-camp who is the only military staff member remaining in Damascus.

(vi) Rotation of contingents

1991/1992 expenditure…………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 290 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment……………………………………………………………………………………….1 264 000

1993/1994 estimate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 553 000

Provision is made under this heading for the deployment of 324 personnel of the Polish battalion in early December 1993 (361 infantry personnel less 37 logistics personnel, who will remain behind to be integrated into the infantry battalion) ($162,000); and the departure of 356 personnel of the Finnish battalion in the middle and end of December 1993 ($213,600).  It also covers the cost of rotating contingents upon completion of their tours of duty of approximately six months' duration ($1,151,700) and for the cost of repatriating individual members of the Force for medical, compassionate or other reasons ($25,700).  This estimate includes the cost of chartered aircraft, as well as ground transportation between ports of arrival/departure, baggage service and ground handling charges.

(vii) Clothing and equipment allowance

1991/1992 expenditure…………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 074 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment…………………………………………………………………………………………959 000

1993/1994 estimate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..888 000

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 strength of 1,036 in all ranks for the Force during this period and the withdrawal of the Finnish battalion in December 1993.

(c) Other costs pertaining to contingents

(i) Reimbursement for contingent-owned equipment

1991/1992 expenditure……………………………………………………………………………………………………1 785 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment…………………………………………………………………………………………566 000

1993/1994 estimate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..626 000

This estimate provides for partial payment to troop-contributing Governments of the cost 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 of contingent-owned equipment over a period of four 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

1991/1992 expenditure……………………………………………………………………………………………………..400 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment………………………………………………………………………………………..300 000

1993/1994 estimate………………………………………………………………………………………………………….300 000

This estimate provides for the reimbursement of troop-contributing Governments for payments made by them to members of their military personnel for death, injury, disability or illness resulting from service with UNDOF, based upon national legislation and/or regulations.

2. Civilian personnel costs

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

No provision is required under this heading.

(b) International and local staff

1991/1992 expenditure…………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 263 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment……………………………………………………………………………………….5 129 000

1993/1994 estimates………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 833 000

The abolition of 6 local level posts is proposed.  This will reduce the staffing establishment from 126 to 120 posts as set out in annex V.

A breakdown of the estimate for salaries and related costs is shown in annex VI.  The table below provides a comparison with cost levels of the previous two years.

(i) International staff salaries……………………………………………………………………………………………….1 785 000

Salaries of internationally recruited staff are estimated on the basis of the standard cost rates referred to in part I, paragraph 1 (b) above.  The calculations are based on a total of 36 posts and incorporates a 5 per cent vacancy factor.

(ii) Local staff salaries……………………………………………………………………………………………….1 092 000

The cost of 84 locally recruited staff is calculated on the basis of the local salary scales referred to in part I, paragraph 1 (b) above.

(iii) General temporary assistance……………………………………………………………………………………134 000

The proposed amount will provide for the replacement of locally recruited staff on extended sick leave and maternity leave, as well as the engagement of temporary staff during peak workload situations.

(iv) Overtime……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….30 000

The proposed amount will provide approximately 432 hours of overtime for the locally recruited staff and is based on the local salary scales.

(v) Common staff costs………………………………………………………………………………………………………..746 000

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

(vi) Other travel costs……………………………………………………………………………………………………46 000

This estimate provides for the travel of the Force Commander and other UNDOF personnel to New York and/or by New York staff to UNDOF for periodic consultation 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) Government electoral observers………………………………………………………………………………………-

No provision is required under this heading.

3. Premises/accommodation

1991/1992 expenditure………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 425 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment………………………………………………………………………………………..1 968 000

1993/1994 estimates…………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 747 000

Estimated requirements are summarized in the table below and detailed thereafter.  This table also provides a comparison with cost levels of the previous two years.

(a) Rental of premises……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..213 000

This estimate covers the cost of the headquarters offices in Damascus ($64,000), generator and vehicle workshops and storage space ($44,000) and the cost of utilities and minor maintenance when these are not included in the rental ($105,000).

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

No provision is required under this heading.

(c) Maintenance supplies………………………………………………………………………………………………………….513 000

A wide range of construction materials (masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and miscellaneous) are continuously required for the preventive maintenance, repair and renovation of premises, including shelters and other installations in the area of operations.

(d) Maintenance services…………………………………………………………………………………………………………350 000

The proposed amount will meet the cost of services for alterations, repairs, electrical maintenance, sewerage system improvements and maintenance, hard surfacing and water supply system maintenance.

(e) Utilities……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………255 000

The provision will meet the cost of electricity ($240,000) and water ($15,000) supplied to Camp Ziouani.

(f) Construction/prefabricated buildings………………………………………………………………………………………356 000

This estimate provides for major alterations, adaptation and construction of premises in the camps and positions.  These are executed largely through self-help by contingent soldiers.  Resort to contractual arrangements are made only when absolutely necessary and practical.

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

No provision is required under this heading.

5. Transport operations

1991/1992 expenditure…………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 182 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment……………………………………………………………………………………….3 245 000

1993/1994 estimate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 251 000

Estimated requirements are summarized in the table below and detailed thereafter.  The table also provides a comparison with cost levels of the previous two years.

(a) Purchase of vehicles……………………………………………………………………………………………………………172 000

Twenty-four commercial-pattern vehicles, 11 of which will be transferred from Cambodia as described below, are required to replace existing vehicles that are worn out, destroyed, or have high mileage and are uneconomical to repair or operate.

It is also proposed to procure from troop-contributing Governments, as contingent-owned equipment, the following 15 replacement vehicles:  (a) four heavy cargo trucks ($400,000); (b) three medium cargo trucks ($150,000); (c) two fire-fighting trailers ($70,000); (d) one water truck ($80,000); (e) one heavy truck ($130,000); (f) one recovery truck ($47,000); and (g) one specialized vehicle ($91,000).  The cost of these vehicles will be payable over a 10-year period.  The amount of $96,800 has been included under budget line item 1 (c).

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

No provision is required under this heading.

(c) Workshop equipment……………………………………………………………………………………………………………126 000

Provision is made for the purchase of a wide range of tools and equipment for the proper maintenance of various diesel and gasoline motor vehicles according to manufacturers' standards under adverse field conditions.

(d) Spare parts, repairs and maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………….811 000

The proposed amount will provide $360,000 for 300 general purpose vehicles at an estimated annual rate of $1,200 per vehicle; and $451,000 for 82 military pattern vehicles at an annual estimated rate of $5,500 per vehicle.

(e) Petrol, oil and lubricants……………………………………………………………………………………………………..1 090 000

Provision is made under this heading for the purchase of gasoline ($396,000), diesel fuel ($569,000), motor oil, lubricants, and other petroleum products ($125,000) for motor vehicles, heavy mobile equipment and stationary engines.  The estimate is based on the most recent experience and reflects the changeover of the majority of vehicles from gasoline to diesel-based operation.

(f) Vehicle insurance………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..166 000

This estimate provides for the cost of third-party liability insurance for the motor vehicle establishment.

6. Air operations………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….-

No provision is required under this heading.

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

No provision is required under this heading.

8. Communications

1991/1992 expenditure…………………………………………………………………………………………………………732 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment……………………………………………………………………………………………787 000

1993/1994 estimate……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..643 000

Estimated requirements are summarized in the table below and detailed thereafter.  The table also provides a comparison with cost levels of the previous two years.

(a) Complementary communications

(i) Communications equipment…………………………………………………………………………………………………300 000

This estimate provides for the replacement of civilian communication equipment ($150,000) and military type communications equipment ($150,000), such as consoles, base stations, repeaters, mobile radio, pagers, microwave links, telephone exchanges, teleprinters, amplifiers, range boosters, battery chargers and so forth.

(ii)   Spare parts and supplies……………………………………………………………………………………………………..235 000

The provision will provide for the acquisition of supplies and spare parts including batteries, telephone cable, multimeter, cable radar, cable tracers, circuit boards, transceiver spares, crystals, transistors, modules, antenna spares, teletype paper, ribbons, tapes and other expendable items.

The original estimate in the amount of $250,000 has been reduced by $15,000, which represents the residual value of spare parts and supplies to be transferred from UNTAC.

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

This provision covers the replacement of obsolete and worn-out test equipment and other specialized tools.

(iv)   Commercial communications……………………………………………………………………………………………….33 000

This estimate provides for:

– Rental of telephone lines, including official calls within the mission area ($20,000);

– Cost of commercial telegrams, rental of post office boxes and official mail postage ($3,000);

– Communication costs between New York and UNDOF ($10,000).

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

No provision is required under this heading.

9. Other equipment

1991/1992 expenditure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 122 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment………………………………………………………………………………………………1 342 000

1993/1994 estimate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..924 000

The estimated requirements are summarized below, including a comparison table of cost levels for the previous two years.

(i) Office furniture and equipment…………………………………………………………………………………………………99 000

This estimate covers the cost of office furniture and equipment needed as replacement for worn out or damaged items that are beyond repair and includes desks, chairs, filing cabinets, shelving tables, bookcases and coat racks ($39,000); and purchase of three replacement photocopying machines ($60,000).

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

No provision is required under this heading.

(iii)  Generators…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………130 000

The estimate will allow for the replacement of 15 12-KVA generators that are worn out.  These generators supply power to all positions in the area of operation and provide emergency back-up at headquarters and in the main camps.

(iv)  Observation equipment…………………………………………………………………………………………………………101 000

Provision is made for the purchase, including freight, of the following observation equipment:

(v) Medical and dental equipment……………………………………………………………………………………………….67 000

This estimate covers the cost of medical and dental equipment required as replacements or essential additional equipment.

(vi) Accommodation equipment…………………………………………………………………………………………………132 000

This estimate provides for the replacement of worn-out or damaged accommodation items ($33,000) and for the acquisition of new items ($4,000) including beds, sofas, chairs, tables, lamps, bedside cabinets, lockers and wardrobes.  Provision is also made for the replacement of worn-out kitchen and dining-room equipment, such as dishwashers, freezers, stoves, refrigerators, ovens, mixers and mixer attachments, baker's scales, mixing bowls, juice dispensers and meat slicers ($94,000) and new items ($1,000).

(vii) Miscellaneous equipment……………………………………………………………………………………………………..75 000

This estimate includes the cost of exhaust ventilators, air-conditioners, clothes dryers, electric jackhammers, fans, voltage stabilizers, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, shelving, steam irons and ironing boards.  The proposed purchases cover the replacement of worn-out equipment ($12,000) and acquisition of essential new equipment ($63,000).

(viii) Spare parts, repairs and maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………….320 000

Provision is made for the cost of spare parts and maintenance of optical equipment, air conditioners, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, video equipment, stoves, fire extinguishers, office machines, EDP equipment, microscopes, x-ray machines, medical and dental equipment, chain saws and generators.

10. Supplies and services

1991/1992 expenditure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 422 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment………………………………………………………………………………………………1 419 000

1993/1994 estimate………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1 260 000

This estimate covers various expendable supplies and services as summarized below, including a comparison table of cost levels for the previous two years.

(i) Audit service……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16 000

The estimate provides for the cost of external audit for the Force.

(ii) Contractual services……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..146 000

Provision is made under this heading to cover services in respect of tailoring and haircutting services and garbage removal at headquarters and the base camps ($67,000), laundry and dry cleaning for all military and field service personnel ($73,000), and fumigation services ($6,000).

(iii) Security services…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..24 000

The provision will cover the cost of services required at Headquarters and at the workshops.

(iv) Medical treatment and services………………………………………………………………………………………………..80 000

Provision is made for the cost of medical and dental care of military personnel when the required treatment cannot be furnished or considered beyond the scope of the Force's established medical and dental facilities.

(v)  Miscellaneous other services…………………………………………………………………………………………………….50 000

The proposed amount will provide for sundry services not provided for elsewhere.

(b) Miscellaneous supplies

(i) Stationery and office supplies…………………………………………………………………………………………………120 000

This estimate covers the cost of office supplies, including the cost of reproduction supplies and printing of forms.

(ii) Medical and dental supplies……………………………………………………………………………………………………124 000

The estimate provides for the purchase of medicine ($55,000), vaccines ($15,000), antiseptics ($7,000), laboratory supplies ($22,000), surgical supplies ($9,000), dental supplies ($11,000) and X-ray supplies ($5,000).

(iii) Sanitation and cleaning material………………………………………………………………………………………………..75 000

Provision is made under this heading for the cost of insecticides, disinfectants, bleaches, chemical toilet powder and liquid, soaps and detergents, brooms, mops and rags, water purification chemicals, cleaners, waxes, air fresheners, spray equipment and brushes.

(iv) Uniform items, flags and decals………………………………………………………………………………………………122 000

Provision is made for uniforms that military personnel retain on rotation ($98,000), and special items of clothing needed for hygiene and safety purposes by local civilian employees and military personnel on certain jobs ($24,000).

(v) Field defence stores………………………………………………………………………………………………………………33 000

This estimate provides for sand bags, concertina wire, barbed wire, corrugated steel sheets, fence posts, enamel paint, concrete tube culverts, gabion boxes and mine tapes.

(vi) Quartermaster and general stores……………………………………………………………………………………………470 000

This estimate covers the cost of a wide range of items such as oxygen, acetylene, argon and freon, bedding, crockery, cutlery and other household items, batteries (other than for communications equipment and vehicles), packing materials, paper and plastic products, paints, brushes and related items, camp stores and hand tools, ancillary fire-fighting equipment, military police equipment, electrical supplies, alpine equipment, mine-detection and clearance supplies, jerry cans and photographic 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. Air and surface freight

1991/1992 expenditure…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..130 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment……………………………………………………………………………………………………..145 000

1993/1994 estimate……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….163 000

This estimate provides for the cost of shipping and handling of equipment and supplies to and from the mission area that has not been provided for elsewhere, including $80,000 for the cost of forwarding and clearing incurred at UNDOF headquarters, $23,000 for diplomatic pouches and $60,000 for other miscellaneous shipments.

17. Integrated Management Information System (IMIS)

1991/1992 expenditure…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..130 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment……………………………………………………………………………………………………..120 000

1993/1994 estimate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………60 000

Provision is made for the proportional share in the financing of the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS).

18. Support Account for Peace-keeping Operations

1991/1992 expenditure…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..581 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment……………………………………………………………………………………………………..485 000

1993/1994 estimate……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….411 000

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

19. Staff assessment

1991/1992 expenditure………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1 013 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment……………………………………………………………………………………………………..896 000

1993/1994 estimate……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….957 000

Staff costs have been shown on a net basis under item 2 (b) above.  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

1991/1992 income………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 028 000

1992/1993 revised apportionment……………………………………………………………………………………………………..911 000

1993/1994 estimate……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….972 000

(a) Staff assessment……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………957 000

The salaries and related emoluments of United Nations staff members are subject to assessment at rates stated in regulation 3.3 of the Staff Regulations of the United Nations.  All revenue derived from staff assessment, which is not otherwise disposed of by specific resolution of the General Assembly, is credited to the Tax Equalization Fund established by the 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 UNDOF budget.  The staff assessment requirement provided for under expenditure line item 19 has been credited to this item as income from staff assessment.

(b) Other income………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15 000

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 made under this heading.

ANNEX V

United Nations Disengagement Observer Force

A.  Current and proposed military strength

B.  Current and proposed staffing table

ANNEX VI

United Nations Disengagement Observer Force

Summary of costs for civilian salaries and related costs

1 December 1993 to 30 November 1994

(Thousands of United States dollars)

ANNEX VII

United Nations Disengagement Observer Force

Distribution of civilian personnel by geographical

location as at 31 August 1993

ANNEX VIII

United Nations Disengagement Observer Force

Distribution of military personnel, generators, computers,

communications, observation and transportation equipment  

and prefabricated housing units by geographical location  

as at 31 October 1993