Monitoring, evaluation and the systematic assessment of performance

There is not yet a culture of consistent monitoring of programme performance through the Integrated Monitoring and Documentation Information System.

Key performance indicators (KPIs) have been developed for monitoring of organizational performance in operational areas and for the cross cutting strategies.

The office of the Comptroller General will ensure continuous monitoring of performance and report thereon.

National capacity development, including performance monitoring and risk assessments, will be emphasized.

These resources relate to the Division's activities associated with internal performance monitoring.

Since December 2003, progress has been made in strengthening the monitoring of programme performance and evaluation.

To gain maximum benefit from these performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation are being enhanced.

Oversight entails a wide spectrum of activities including, inter alia, internal audit, evaluation, inspection, monitoring and performance management.

A glossary of common monitoring and evaluation terms and a tutorial on programme performance assessments have been released.

(v) Support to managers and staff in the implementation of performance management, including monitoring to ensure consistency of application of the performance appraisal system provision of related training and advisory services

Report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services on proposals on the strengthening and monitoring of programme performance and evaluation

However, the Secretariat has instituted measures to improve compliance and facilitate comprehensive vendor performance monitoring and reporting.

Introduce performance monitoring mechanisms for the areas of client servicing and records management so that work can be appropriately managed.

Governments may also promote the accountability of private sector contractors by promoting public involvement in monitoring and evaluation of system performance.

The integrated monitoring and evaluation framework (annex II) summarizes major themes for evaluation and research during the plan period, and establishes key indicators for monitoring results achieved and organizational performance.

To improve the performance and assure the accountability of the Organization by designing, maintaining, operating and monitoring the management control framework of UNIDO.

In paragraph 332 of its report, the Board recommended that the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) maximize the use of the Integrated Monitoring and Documentation and Information System (IMDIS) in its programme performance monitoring system.

An overall monitoring plan that monitors performance of the constituent project activities on a sample basis may be proposed for bundled project activities.

Such constraints are frequently referred to in the reports and appear to explain the poor performance of monitoring and assessment systems currently operating.

The development of performance measurement and monitoring tools through ongoing business analysis will contribute to the enhancement of the accounting function in its own right.

The World Bank's Public Expenditure Tracking System could be used, as appropriate, as a model for monitoring the performance and accountability of sanitation systems.

These include streamlining the procedures and monitoring the monthly performance of bank reconciliation at country offices (para. 26), reviewing account classifications in Atlas, monitoring the regular reconciliation of inter fund accounts and rectifying differences at the earliest opportunity (para.

An automated solution will be implemented to achieve effective monitoring of investment performance and risks undertaken and the prompt identification of the Fund's investment income and assets.

These posts are requested for monitoring the rations and fuel contracts and the contractor's performance and to ensure compliance with the contractual agreements.

The unspent balance also relates to the non utilization of the provision made for the training on methodology, monitoring and reporting on programme performance in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Consulting Division, for which the Division received extrabudgetary funding from UNFIP.

The General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council must play a stronger role in monitoring performance, offering advice and, when needed, issuing warnings.

Mastering the specific information related to assessing creditworthiness and monitoring the performance of loans is precisely the kind of thing at which the private sector is supposed to excel.

ECA should develop a plan that would provide guidance and training to subregional offices on results based management and the use of the Integrated Monitoring and Documentation Information System for programme performance monitoring and reporting (paragraphs 13 17) (SP 04 002 002).

20. Requests the Secretary General to ensure that resources are clearly identified in all the sections of the proposed programme budget for the performance of the monitoring and evaluation functions

The Council should also be able to determine ways of strengthening the performance of sanctions monitoring, including through greater coordination and coherence to improve efficiency and more effective use of resources.

OIOS noted that its recommendation on making the format of subregional offices and divisional programme implementation plans (used for executive monitoring) compatible with the format of programme performance reports was implemented.

UNICEF has developed and is testing, on a regional basis, a performance monitoring and reporting system for emergencies based on the core commitments to children in emergencies.

(c) Provides evidence on the achievement of results and best utilization of resources through objective reviews assessments of all activities operations of the Organization and programme implementation monitoring and evaluation, and performance assessment.

19. Emphasizes the need to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation system, and in this regard urges the Secretary General to improve the format and timing of programme performance and evaluation reports

The recommendation that the Administration exert more effort in assessing and monitoring strict adherence to the administrative instructions on hiring and evaluating the performance of consultants and individual contractors is accepted.

In paragraph 222 of its report, the Board recommended that UNRWA consider implementing performance monitoring reports in the computer server environment to remain abreast of any errors or areas of weakness in that environment.

With many Americans anxiously monitoring the monthly performance of their private pension plans, the only economic statistic that matters is that the S P 500 has returned to its pre 2008 level.

In this connection, it was proposed that the first session could concentrate on the strategic framework while the resumed session could consider the programme performance report and monitoring of the evaluation aspects.

Against that background, my delegation would like to see the relevant organs of this Organization be performance based and goal driven, with clear phases and timelines aimed at monitoring agreed international programmes.

In paragraph 84, the Board recommended the establishment of policies and procedures on results based management to provide for strategic planning, setting of targets, monitoring processes, promoting effective management decisions and reporting on performance.

Therefore, a new version of IMDIS must be developed to meet the specific performance measurement requirements in the various departments and offices and to encourage its use as a management and monitoring tool.

The aim is to bring together the financial and programme performance aspects of planning, monitoring and evaluation and to incorporate the day to day needs of programme managers in the larger results based management framework.

A specific time frame for the operation of the centre will provide scope for monitoring and evaluation of the performance at the end of the period to determine whether the centre should be given another term.

The Economic Commission for Europe participates in the human resources action plan system and is subject to monitoring of its performance by the Office of Human Resources Management, including in the area of geographical distribution of staff.