Accountability
A comprehensive information disclosure policy keeps stakeholders informed about their activities, through a public website, Partner Centre and up-to-date project feed which lists project expenditures.
In line with General Assembly resolutions UNOPS has an updated governance structure. Since 2008 the Executive Director reports directly to the United Nations Secretary-General and the Executive Board, and has the authority to apply United Nations staff rules and regulations to UNOPS staff. Since 2009 the Executive Director has been able to sign host country agreements with governments, and direct service agreements in consultation with a Resident or Humanitarian Coordinator, as well as having the authority to directly appoint UNOPS representatives in the field.
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