1 June 2013-31 December 2014 (Euros)
Annex: overview of the proposed budget, including
a breakdown for the previous allocation.
| Budget Line
|
| 1 January 2015-31 December 2015
|
| Personnel | 48,807,932
| 25,010,250 |
| Missions | 751,525
| 330,117 |
| Running costs | 53,310,376
| 30,854,045 |
| Capital Costs | 4,341,951
| 1,126,813 |
| Representation | 36,100
| 42,000 |
| Contingencies | 802,116
| 386,309 |
| Total
| 108,050,000
| 57,750,000
|
"Key Subheads
· "Personnel Costs (€25,010,250):
o Personnel costs account for approximately 43% of total budget
expenditure. The new figure represents a significant reduction
on the previous subhead allocation of €48,807,932. Staffing
levels will continue to be reduced throughout the year in order
to reach the level of 150 international positions by 1 January
2016.
· "Missions Expenditure (€330,117):
o This expenditure relates to the costs incurred in implementing
the mandate and includes transportation, per diems and accommodation.
In comparison to 2013/14, expenditure for the year from 1 January
2015 will be reduced by approximately €420,000.
· "Running Costs (€30,854,045):
o This covers a range of costs such as transport, IT, communications
and goods & services. Savings for the year from 1 January
2015 compared to the previous budget amount to around €22m.
Key subheads below:
o Transport: Proposed expenditure is €3,036,204.
EUPOL has 150 vehicles and an air contract in place. The car
fleet has reduced by eight vehicles since June 2013. Further reductions
are not possible at this stage due to a security requirement to
provide escort vehicles.
o IT & Maintenance: This covers internet for HQ,
field offices and remote locations, domain registration and hosting,
maintenance (including consumables), licenses, consultancy and
IT services. Expenditure of €1,535,375 is a significant reduction
on the previous allocation of €4,024,424.
o Communications: This covers mobile, landline and
satellite communications; security of SMS service; running of
force tracking system and electronic counter measures; maintenance
and rental of antenna; and workshop services. Proposed expenditure
of €629,650 represents a reduction of 59% on the previous
allocation.
o Office & Accommodation: Rent and Services: This
subhead includes rent for the Green Village private compound for
158 rooms, as well as office space and recreational area; drinking
water; waste and sewage services; generator fuel and maintenance;
and general maintenance. Proposed expenditure is €6,131,333
and represents a significant reduction on the previous allocation
of €11,27,116.
o Office Supplies: The proposed allocation of €274,850
represents a reduction of nearly 50% on the allocation for 2013/14.
o Security Services: This covers services contracted
directly by the Mission such as close protection, ops room, watchkeeping,
residential security and quick reaction; maintenance and equipment
for security (e.g. surveillance and cameras); and hostile environment
training. Proposed expenditure of €18,077,157 is lower
than the previous allocation of €26,747,150 but is a slight
pro-rata increase. This is necessary to ensure the required level
of security protection.
o Programmes: Proposed expenditure is €797,100.
This is lower than the previous allocation of €900,000 but
represents a pro-rata increase. This is necessary to achieve key
milestones for transition. The budget will be divided between
Programmes, instead of individual projects. The aim is to encourage
EUPOL Afghanistan units under the components to plan their projects
and project activities around monitoring, mentoring, advising
and training activities. A programmatic approach will support
the aim to re-focus Afghanistan activities along key strategic
areas and agreed tasks in the OPLAN and ensure EUPOL Afghanistan
projects have been delivered to the best benefit of Afghanistan.
· "Capital Expenditure (€1,126,813)
o Proposed spend would be a significant reduction from the
previous allocation of €4,341,951."
Previous Committee Reports
None, but see (34908), —: Third Report HC 83-iii
(2013-14), chapter 26 (21 May 2013).
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