The Procurement Service agrees with this recommendation.

Regrettably, there is no noticeable change regarding recommendation 3, on the small arms advisory service.

Did health service delivery personnel receive training on gender sensitive services and were they familiar with General Recommendation No. 24?

The Procurement Service agrees with this recommendation. Staff members have been reminded of the registration requirements for awarding vendors a contract.

The Tribunal accepts the recommendation and has implemented it as a routine task directed by the Chief of the Security and Safety Service.

On the Zambia MTR, two speakers jointly supported the MTR recommendation that UNICEF strengthen its advocacy role, rather than focus on service delivery.

In paragraph 80, the Board indicated that UNODC agreed with the Board's recommendation to ensure that its reserves cover the total of all after service liabilities.

In paragraph 326 of the report, UNDP agreed with the Board's recommendation that it (a) expedite its revision of the special service agreement guidelines and (b) adhere to the special service agreement guidelines in respect of the duration of contracts.

The Procurement Service agrees with this recommendation and will review the current practice and adopt a procedure that will capture case assignment at the time of staff movements.

The adjustment of staff assessment reflects the recommendation of the International Civil Service Commission on a 20 per cent reduction in the staff assessment scale effective 1 January 2006.

In paragraph 214, UNFPA agreed with the recommendation of the Board of Auditors to enforce compliance with all applicable guidelines for special service agreements in respect of performance and attendance.

In paragraph 143, UNFPA agreed with the recommendation of the Board of Auditors, in consultation with UNDP and UNOPS, to establish service level agreements with the service centres, identifying minimum standard requirements regarding the number of cases handled and establishing the time used to resolve problem cases.

In paragraph 216 of the report, UNFPA agreed with the Board's recommendation that it obtain and file medical clearance certificates before contracting staff on special service agreements, as required under the guidelines.

In paragraph 216, UNFPA agreed with the recommendation of the Board of Auditors to obtain and file medical clearance certificates before contracting staff on special service agreements as required under the guidelines.

The present general recommendation replaces general recommendation XI (1993).

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In paragraph 151 of the report, UNOPS agreed with the Board's recommendation that it, in consultation with UNDP and UNFPA, establish a service level agreement with the Atlas service centres, identifying minimum standard requirements regarding the number of cases handled and that the time taken to resolve problem cases should be established.

In paragraph 51 of its report, the Board reiterated its recommendation that UNRWA, in conjunction with United Nations Headquarters, review the funding mechanism and targets for providing end of service and post retirement benefit liabilities.

This recommendation is subject to Recommendation 88 of the Insolvency Guide.

This recommendation is subject to Recommendation 88 of the Insolvency Guide.

In paragraph 352 of the report, UNDP agreed with the Board's reiterated recommendation that it finalize and implement the service level agreements for services provided by UNDP to UNFPA and UNOPS as a matter of priority.

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