Documents considered by the Committee on 3 December 2014 - European Scrutiny Committee Contents


Current Budget

Annex 1: Minister's overview of revised final budget
Budget Line
Final Budget

1 December 2014-30 November 2015

(Euros)

Personnel949,573 7,163,207.30
Missions58,512 537,520.00
Running costs800,710 2,769,465.00
Capital Costs743,825 2,451,845.00
Representation4,000 24,000.00
Contingencies123,380 153,962.70
Total 2,680,000 13,100,000.00

·  Personnel Costs (€7,163,207.30):

"Personnel costs account for approximately 54% of total expenditure. Under the new OPLAN, the maximum authorised strength is 105 international staff.

·  Missions Expenditure (€537,520):

"This expenditure relates to the costs incurred in implementing the mandate and includes transportation, per diems and accommodation.

·  Running Costs (€2,769,465):

"This covers a range of costs such as transport, IT, communications and goods & services:

·  "Transportation and generators (€350,800): The mission will have a fleet of 35 vehicles, including four armoured cars. This budget line covers fuel, maintenance, insurance, registration and fleet monitoring;

·  "IT Services (€309,200);

·  "Communications (€155,040): This covers GSM and landline services, satellite communications and rental for a radio repeater;

·  "Office rent and services (€946,800): This covers rent for the temporary office location, HQ (including VAT for first three months of rent, maintenance, and cleaning services), drinking water, buildings insurance, utilities, and temporary storage space;

·  "Office Supplies (€28,000);

·  "PPIO & Visibility (€112,500): This covers polls and public surveys; media campaigns, press visits, visibility items, and newspaper & TV subscriptions;

·  "Security (€417,000): Expenditure covers security guards, consumables, maintenance and emergency rations;

·  "Welfare (€12,000);

·  "Financial Costs (€39,600): Covers external audit and bank fees;

·  "Consultation & Other Services (€100,000): This covers external consultants, legal consultancy and medical evacuation;

·  "Training (€151,025): Expenditure for training in field operations, administration, security, and internal seminars;

·  "Transport Costs (€147,500).

·  Capital Expenditure (€2,451,845):

"Expenditure covers necessary IT and communications equipment, building equipment, office furniture, office works, miscellaneous equipment and security and medical equipment:

·  "IT Equipment (€1,352,525): The majority of expenditure is for software licenses, IT equipment and a data centre. The reduction of €129,500 to the proposed budget is due to efforts of UK officials to lower expenditure on software; "

·  "Communications Equipment (€443,920): This budget line covers phones (including satellite and secure phones), radio equipment and software;

·  "Building Equipment and Furniture (€232,400): This budget line allows the missions to furnish a new HQ and purchase a generator;

·  "Office Works (€270,000): Expenditure is for the improvement of physical security measures at mission HQ;

·  "Miscellaneous Equipment (€10,000);

·  "Security & Medical Equipment (€143,000): This covers improvement of physical security at staff accommodation; security equipment related to access control; sweeping of premises and medical equipment.

·  "Representation (€24,000)

·  "Contingencies (€153,962.70): The contingency reserve is 1.19% of the budget".


 
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