Watchdog Asked to Probe Pacts of U.N. Office ; Contributions From Italy Said to Enrich Nationals
The Washington Times › December 15, 2006
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A U.N. office charged with promoting accountability has for years been steering millions of dollars in contributions from the Italian government toward projects that enrich Italian nationals but offer little of real value, according to former and current staff members.
The contributions have been used to hire unneeded consultants and establish international programs, often in Italy, say the staffers employed in the U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).See the full content of this document
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Watchdog Asked to Probe Pacts of U.N. Office ; Contributions From Italy Said to Enrich Nationals
The U.S. Mission to the United Nations has asked the U.N. watchdog agency to investigate the awarding of contracts by DESA and reports of retaliation against staff members. It is also seeking to have documents seized before they can be destroyed, according to internal U.S. communications.
Some sensitive financial data disappeared from the DESA Web site last week after a reporter began making inquiries.Several staff members say they worry that well-connected DESA officials will seek senior positions in the administration ...See the full content of this document
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