OEA - Resolución CP doc 6234 de 2026

PERMANENT COUNCIL

OEA/Ser.G CP/doc.6234/26 28 June 2026

Original: Portuguese

REPORT OF THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY AFFAIRS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE AND THE WORK CARRIED OUT

DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY–JUNE 2026

I. INTRODUCTION

In my capacity as Chair of the Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Affairs (CAAP), and in view of the upcoming fifty-sixth regular session of the General Assembly, I am pleased to submit for the consideration of the member states a summary of the Committee’s activities and the work carried out in the first half of 2026.

II. BACKGROUND AND OFFICERS

By means of document CP/doc.6139/25 rev. 1 approved at its regular meeting held on July 23, 2025, the Permanent Council distributed the mandates emanating from the fifty-fifth regular session of the General Assembly and previous sessions, and assigned to the CAAP those corresponding to its sphere of competence.

Subsequently, at its meeting held on December 17, 2025, the Permanent Council elected Ambassador Benoni Belli, Permanent Representative of Brazil, as Chair of the CAAP for the 2026 term, and on January 21, 2026, formally installed the CAAP.

At its meeting held on February 3, 2026, the CAAP elected Mr. Nicolás Higuera González, Alternate Representative of Colombia, and Ms. Mónica Sánchez, Alternate Representative of Ecuador, as first and second vice chairs of the Committee, respectively.

In accordance with the General Standards, Chapter VIII “Control and Evaluation of Financial and Budgetary Management,” Articles 120 and 121 state:

“Article 120. Fiscal supervision by the Permanent Council. Fiscal supervision by the Member States rests primarily with the Permanent Council, the Audit Committee directly and through the External Auditor, and the Inspector General.

and Budgetary Management,” Articles 120 and 121 state:

“Article 120. Fiscal supervision by the Permanent Council. Fiscal supervision by the Member States rests primarily with the Permanent Council, the Audit Committee directly and through the External Auditor, and the Inspector General.

The Permanent Council shall directly or through the CAAP oversee compliance with these General Standards and may delegate oversight functions to the Audit Committee and to the Inspector General.

The General Secretariat shall facilitate for the member states direct access to the electronic system of financial and budgetary execution reports of the General Secretariat.- 2The Secretary General shall inform the Permanent Council about any matter which, in his opinion, implies a significant change in the current or foreseen financial condition of the General Secretariat.

“Article 121. Evaluation by the CAAP.

The CAAP shall consider the annual evaluation reports which the Secretary General presents to the Permanent Council pursuant to Article 116 of these Standards and, on that basis, shall evaluate the overall efficiency of the programs, projects, and activiti es of the Organization; shall issue any recommendations it deems pertinent; and shall submit such recommendations to the Permanent Council for consideration and possible referral to the Preparatory Committee for consideration by the General Assembly together with the proposed program-budget.”

In accordance with Article 19(b) of its Rules of Procedure, which instructs the CAAP to “examine the proposed program-budget that the General Secretariat transmits to it in consultation with the Permanent Council for the purposes indicated in Article 112.c of the Charter, and to submit to the Council such observations as it may deem pertinent,” on March 26, 2026, by means of a note distributed as document CP/CAAP-4237/26, the Permanent Council forwarded the draft program-budget for 2027 to the CAAP for consideration.

III. WORK CARRIED OUT BY THE WORKING GROUPS

At its meeting of February 3, 2026, the CAAP installed two working groups and adopted the

to the CAAP for consideration.

III. WORK CARRIED OUT BY THE WORKING GROUPS

At its meeting of February 3, 2026, the CAAP installed two working groups and adopted the Chair's proposal to assign mandates to each of them. Details of their respective officers, as well as a brief description of some of the mandates assigned to each working group, are provided below:

Working Group to Conduct the Technical Review of the Program-Budget

Chaired by Mr. Guido Pierri, Alternate Representative of Argentina, with Ms. Delita McCallum, Alternate Representative of Jamaica, as vice chair.

Among the activities and achievements of the Working Group were the preparation of the response to the recommendations of the Audit Committee; analysis of the quarterly report on the Hall of the Americas account; follow -up on the plan for enhancing externa l resource mobilization and on the guidelines for cooperation with the private sector; consideration and submission for approval of the updated costs of conferences and meetings financed by the OAS; analysis of the procedures implemented to strengthen institutional coordination in the area of fundraising; and continuation of the study of options for establishing a separate and independent budget process for the Office of the Ombudsperson, the Office of the Inspector General, the Administrative Tribunal, and the Audit Committee.

The report of the Chair of the Working Group containing details of the discussions was distributed as document CAAP/GT/RTPP-318/26. Further analysis of these and other mandates will continue in the second half of the year.- 3Working Group on the Review of OAS Programs

Chaired by Mr. Eric Luguya, Alternate Representative of Canada, with Mr. Joshua Pott, Alternate Representative of Belize, as vice chair.

The topics considered by the Working Group included the participation of member states in the mechanisms for administration and oversight of the Medical Benefits Plan; measures for reporting to the member states; proposed amendments to the General Standard s regarding investigation procedures and disciplinary measures applicable to the Secretary General and the Assistant Secretary

The topics considered by the Working Group included the participation of member states in the mechanisms for administration and oversight of the Medical Benefits Plan; measures for reporting to the member states; proposed amendments to the General Standard s regarding investigation procedures and disciplinary measures applicable to the Secretary General and the Assistant Secretary General; strengthening of the Performance Evaluation System; implementation of the merger of functions related to civil society; review of the Code of Ethics of the General Secretariat; the terms of reference of the Internal Oversight and Implementation Committee; priority reforms to the Statute of the Administrative Tribunal; review of staff selection and recruitment processes; ame ndments to Chapter I of the Staff Rules; and review of the remuneration system applicable to the Secretary General and the Assistant Secretary General.

The report of the Chair of the Working Group was distributed as document CAAP/GT/RVPP594/26. Consideration of some of the topics will continue in the second half of the year.

IV. WORK CARRIED OUT BY THE CAAP

The Committee adopted its work plan and assignment of mandates to the working groups, as reflected in documents CP/CAAP-4185/26 rev. 1, and CP/CAAP-4189/26 rev. 1, respectively.

The CAAP held 8 formal and 22 informal meetings to analyze and discuss different topics, including the draft resolution “Program-Budget of the Organization for 2027.”

COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY AFFAIRS Informal meetings March 10, 2026 June 2, 2026 March 27, 2026 June 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 June 9, 2026 8 May 2026 June 10, 2026 May 15, 2026 June 12, 2026 May 19, 2026 June 15, 2026 May 27, 2026 June 16, 2026 May 29, 2026

Denotes two meetings per day.

May 15, 2026 June 12, 2026 May 19, 2026 June 15, 2026 May 27, 2026 June 16, 2026 May 29, 2026

Denotes two meetings per day.

During the period covered by this report, the CAAP continued to perform the functions assigned to it by the General Standards to Govern the Operations of the General Secretariat, resolutions adopted by the General Assembly, and mandates assigned to it by the Permanent Council.- 4In fulfillment of those responsibilities, the Committee examined matters relating to the administrative, financial, and budgetary management of the Organization, as well as various mandates aimed at institutional strengthening, administrative modernization , and the financial sustainability of the OAS.

What follows are details about the meetings held by the Committee during the reporting period, together with the corresponding summaries containing a more detailed record of the discussions, comments, and decisions adopted at each meeting.

COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY AFFAIRS Date Link to summary February 3, 2026 CP/CAAP/SA.809/26

February 17, 2026 CP/CAAP/SA.810/26 March 3, 2026 CP/CAAP/SA.811/26 March 24, 2026 CP/CAAP/SA.812/26 April 14, 2026 CP/CAAP/SA.813/26 April 30, 2026. CP/CAAP/SA.814/26

May 12, 2026 CP/CAAP/SA.815/26

June 16, 2026 CP/CAAP/SA.816/26 all-day meeting

Among the main matters considered by the Committee were the following:

1. Strategic Plan for the Offices and Units of the General Secretariat in the Member

States 2026-2030

The Committee analyzed the proposed strategic plan presented by the Assistant Secretary

all-day meeting

Among the main matters considered by the Committee were the following:

1. Strategic Plan for the Offices and Units of the General Secretariat in the Member

States 2026-2030

The Committee analyzed the proposed strategic plan presented by the Assistant Secretary General for the period 2026–2030. Having considered the comments made by delegations, the CAAP decided to forward it to the Permanent Council with the recommendation to adopt it and conduct a comprehensive review of its implementation after one year.

CP/doc.6174/26 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL OFFICES IN THE MEMBER STATES 2026-2030 (Adopted by the Permanent Council at its regular meeting held on February 18, 2026)

2. Treasury Fund and financial situation of the Organization

The Committee periodically reviewed the monthly reports on the status of the Treasury Fund and the cash flow of the Organization. During its discussions, it reiterated the importance of timely payment of quotas and requested the General Secretariat to cont inue submitting monthly reports to monitor the financial situation of the Organization.

CP/CAAP-4187/26 TREASURY FUND COMPOSITION AND LOANS, As of December 31, 2025 (Office of the Executive Director - Department of Financial Services)- 5CP/CAAP-4215/26 TREASURY FUND COMPOSITION AND LOANS, As of January 31, 2026 (Office of the Executive Director - Department of Financial Services)

CP/CAAP-4253/26 TREASURY FUND COMPOSITION AND LOANS, As of March 31, 2026 (Office of the Executive Director - Department of Financial Services)

CP/CAAP-4267/26 TREASURY FUND COMPOSITION AND LOANS, As of March 31, 2026, with updates to May 6, 2026 (Office of the Executive DirectorDepartment of Financial Services)

Services)

CP/CAAP-4267/26 TREASURY FUND COMPOSITION AND LOANS, As of March 31, 2026, with updates to May 6, 2026 (Office of the Executive DirectorDepartment of Financial Services)

CP/CAAP-4279/26 TREASURY FUND COMPOSITION AND LOANS, As of April 30, 2026, with updates to May 29, 2026

3. Consideration of the annual analysis of the ramifications of the implementation of

the Cost Recovery System

The Committee received the annual report on the implementation of the new Cost Recovery System. According to the report, to that point, 17 projects had participated in the pilot program and, as of September 2025, agreements totaling US$50 million had been signed under the new policy. In 2026, the plan is to double the number of projects participating in the new system.

The CAAP took note of the presentation and looked forward to continuing to receive such analysis.

CP/CAAP-4148/25 THIRD ANNUAL REPORT ON THE ANALYSIS AND IMPACT OF THE NEW INDIRECT COST POLICY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION CP/RES. 1204 (2391/22) (Prepared by the Office of the Executive Director)

CP/CAAP-4148/25 add. 1 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW COST RECOVERY SYSTEM

AND PRELIMINARY INSIGHTS FROM THE PILOT PROGRAM

(Presentation by the Director of the Department of Financial Services at the meeting of the Committee held on February 3, 2026)

4. Consideration of the Mandate Management Policy

The Committee reviewed the proposed Mandate Management Policy prepared by the Office of the Executive Director in accordance with the resolution “Program -Budget of the Organization for 2026” and resolution AG/RES. 3037 (LV -O/25), “Reaffirmation of Mandates and Establishment of a Mandate Management Mechanism.”

The CAAP agreed on the proposed Mandate Management Policy distributed as document

2026” and resolution AG/RES. 3037 (LV -O/25), “Reaffirmation of Mandates and Establishment of a Mandate Management Mechanism.”

The CAAP agreed on the proposed Mandate Management Policy distributed as document CP/CAAP-4186/26 rev. 1 and decided to forward it to the Permanent Council with the recommendation that it be adopted.- 6CP/doc.6175/26 MANDATE MANAGEMENT POLICY (Adopted by the Permanent Council at its regular meeting held on February 18, 2026)

5. Monthly report on the execution of funds allocated for the return to the office

The Committee continued to review the monthly reports on the execution of authorized resources, the corresponding financial projections, and the measures adopted to support the transition in-person work.

The CAAP took note of the reports presented and decided to continue to follow up on this issue by receiving the periodic reports mandated by the General Assembly.

CP/CAAP-4191/26 REAL ASSETS STRATEGY – RETURN TO THE OFFICE AND

IADB RELOCATION UPDATE

CP/CAAP-4206/26 MONTHLY REPORT ON THE EXECUTION OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR THE RETURN TO OFFICE – LINK TO THE DASHBOARD (Office of the Executive Director - Department of General Services)

CP/CAAP-4226/26 MONTHLY REPORT ON THE EXECUTION OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR THE RETURN TO OFFICE (Office of the

Executive Director – Department of General Services)

CP/CAAP-4276/26 MONTHLY REPORT ON THE EXECUTION OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR THE RETURN TO OFFICE (Office of the

Executive Director – Department of General Services)

During the consideration of the last report at the meeting of the Committee held on May 12, 2026, the Chair invited delegations to consult the link to the platform for updated information (Monthly Report).

6. Consideration of the progress report on the relocation of the IADB, the execution of authorized resources, and the installation of the Governance Committee

2026, the Chair invited delegations to consult the link to the platform for updated information (Monthly Report).

6. Consideration of the progress report on the relocation of the IADB, the execution of authorized resources, and the installation of the Governance Committee

In accordance with the decision of the Permanent Council to entrust the CAAP with follow-up on this matter, the Committee considered the periodic reports on the relocation of the Inter -American Defense Board (IADB). During its discussions it reviewed progr ess in the relocation of personnel to the General Secretariat Building (GSB), the status of the sale of the properties concerned, and other matters related to fulfillment of current mandates.

The CAAP took note of the reports and agreed to continue following up on this matter through the receipt of periodic reports. It also welcomed the Chair's proposals to promote coordination with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (I ICA) and to request additional information on pending issues related to the implementation of the mandate.- 7CP/CAAP-4193/26 MONTHLY REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CP/RES. 1291

(2562/25) IADB RELOCATION AND CAPITAL FUND OF THE

REAL ASSETS STRATEGY – PROGRESS REPORT

CP/CAAP-4223/26 MONTHLY REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CP/RES. 1291

(2562/25) IADB RELOCATION AND CAPITAL FUND OF THE

REAL ASSETS STRATEGY – PROGRESS REPORT, January –

February 2026

CP/CAAP-4240/26 MONTHLY REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CP/RES. 1291

(2562/25) IADB RELOCATION AND CAPITAL FUND OF THE

REAL ASSETS STRATEGY – PROGRESS REPORT, February –

March 2026

CP/CAAP-4254/26 MONTHLY REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CP/RES. 1291

(2562/25) REALLOCATION OF THE IADB AND THE PHYSICAL

ASSETS STRATEGY CAPITAL FUND – PROGRESS REPORT,

March 2026

CP/CAAP-4254/26 MONTHLY REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CP/RES. 1291

(2562/25) REALLOCATION OF THE IADB AND THE PHYSICAL ASSETS STRATEGY CAPITAL FUND – PROGRESS REPORT, March – April 2026 (Office of the Executive Director)

CP/CAAP-4281/26 MONTHLY REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CP/RES. 1291

(2562/25) IADB RELOCATION AND CAPITAL FUND OF THE

REAL ASSETS STRATEGY, PROGRESS REPORT, April–May 2026

7. Consideration of the draft reply to the recommendations of the Audit Committee

The Committee considered the draft reply to the recommendations made by the Audit Committee in its report on the Annual Audit of the Accounts and Financial Statements for fiscal years 2024 and 2023. The draft was prepared by the Working Group to Conduct the Technical Review of the Program-Budget in keeping with a mandate from the CAAP.

After reviewing the draft reply and the recommendations of the Working Group, the Committee decided to forward the document to the Permanent Council for adoption and subsequent formal transmission to the Audit Committee.

CP/doc.6180/26 RESPONSE TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE – Fiscal Year 2024 (Adopted by the Permanent Council at its regular meeting held on March 4, 2026)

8. Participation of member states in the Medical Benefits Plan

The Committee considered the recommendations of the Working Group on the Review of OAS Programs regarding the participation of member states in the mechanisms for administration and oversight of the Medical Benefits Plan. As a result of its discussions, it recommended that the Permanent Council adopt a mechanism allowing representatives of the member states to participate as permanent observers on the Joint Committee on Insurance Matters and as invited participants at specific meetings of the Medical Benefits Trust Fund.- 8CP/doc.6179/26 PARTICIPATION OF MEMBER STATES IN THE MEDICAL

Permanent Council adopt a mechanism allowing representatives of the member states to participate as permanent observers on the Joint Committee on Insurance Matters and as invited participants at specific meetings of the Medical Benefits Trust Fund.- 8CP/doc.6179/26 PARTICIPATION OF MEMBER STATES IN THE MEDICAL BENEFITS PLAN (Adopted by the Permanent Council at its regular meeting held on March 4, 2026)

9. External evaluation of the Indirect Cost Recovery Policy

The CAAP considered the terms of reference for the external evaluation of the Indirect Cost Recovery (ICR) Policy and decided to forward them to the Permanent Council for approval, with a view to engaging a specialized external firm.

CP/doc.6182/26 TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE EXTERNAL AUDIT OF THE INDIRECT COST RECOVERY SYSTEM (Adopted by the Permanent Council at its regular meeting held on March 4, 2026)

10. General Secretariat-wide workforce audit and workforce planning

The Committee considered the terms of reference for contracting a General Secretariat -wide workforce audit and workforce planning initiative. Following its review of the recommendations of the Working Group concerned, the CAAP decided to forward the terms of reference to the Permanent Council for consideration.

CP/doc.6181/26 TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR

SHORTAND MEDIUM -TERM STRATEGIC WORKFORCE

PLANNING, A SECRETARIAT -WIDE POST AUDIT, AND THE

ASSESSMENT OF INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS, CONTRACTORS, AND RELATED PERSONNEL ARRANGEMENTS (Adopted by the Permanent Cou ncil at its regular meeting held on March 4, 2026)

11. Comprehensive Long-Term Real Estate Strategy

The Committee received the annual report on progress in implementing the Comprehensive Long-Term Real Estate Strategy presented by the General Secretariat in accordance with General Assembly mandates.

During the discussion, delegations exchanged views on the implementation status of the

11. Comprehensive Long-Term Real Estate Strategy

The Committee received the annual report on progress in implementing the Comprehensive Long-Term Real Estate Strategy presented by the General Secretariat in accordance with General Assembly mandates.

During the discussion, delegations exchanged views on the implementation status of the strategy, including matters relating to the sale and management of the Organization's real assets and steps taken to advance its implementation.

The CAAP took note of the report and agreed to continue following up on this matter through its ongoing consideration of reports presented by the General Secretariat. It also requested that progress in implementing the strategy continue to be reported per iodically, in accordance with the current mandate.

CP/CAAP-4205/26 REAL ASSETS STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT (Office of the Executive Director - Department of General Services)- 912. Report on the implementation of technical reviews, audits, and evaluations mandated by the General Assembly in resolution AG/RES. 1 (LV-E/24)

The Committee received information on the execution of authorized resources from the Indirect Cost Recovery Reserve Fund (SRRCI) to finance strategic projects approved by the member states, including the workforce audit, the workforce planning initiative, the comprehensive evaluation of the Indirect Cost Recovery Policy, the review of the OASCORE ERP system, and the modernization of the Organization's institutional websites.

As part of this report, the Committee also received an update on progress in the modernization of the institutional websites and the status of the technological tools associated with their administration and maintenance.

The CAAP took note of the report and decided to request that the General Secretariat continue to give priority to the modernization of the civil society website, promote the integration of DocuVera with the new institutional platforms, and continue to prov ide periodic updates on progress in the implementation of these projects.

CP/CAAP-4204/26 PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT “MODERNIZATION OF THE MAIN OAS WEBSITE AND PORTALS AND CIVIL SOCIETY” (Department of Press and

implementation of these projects.

CP/CAAP-4204/26 PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT “MODERNIZATION OF THE MAIN OAS WEBSITE AND PORTALS AND CIVIL SOCIETY” (Department of Press and Communications)

During consideration of the second quarterly report, the Committee requested that the Secretariat distribute the following document:

CP/CAAP 4260/26 QUARTERLY REPORT TO THE CAAP ON THE EXECUTION OF

TECHNICAL STUDIES, AUDITS, AND EVALUATIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH OPERATIVE PARAGRAPH II.2 OF RESOLUTION AG/RES. 1 (LVIII -E/25) (Office of the Executive Director)

13. Progress in implementing the project “Modernization of the Main OAS Website and Portals and Civil Society”

The Committee continued to receive monthly reports on this matter and is awaiting information on progress in implementation, as stipulated by the General Assembly.

CP/CAAP-4204/26 PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT “MODERNIZATION OF THE MAIN OAS WEBSITE AND PORTALS AND CIVIL SOCIETY” (Department of Press and Communications)

CP/CAAP-4236/26 PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT

“MODERNIZATION OF THE MAIN OAS WEBSITE AND

PORTALS AND CIVIL SOCIETY,” February 12 to March 25, 2026 (Department of Press and Communications)- 10CP/CAAP-4272/26 PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT

“MODERNIZATION OF THE MAIN OAS WEBSITE AND

PORTALS AND CIVIL SOCIETY,” March 25 to May 8, 2026

(Department of Press and Communications)

14. Semiannual report on resource management and performance

The Committee received the report for the second half of 2025, which included information on budget execution, human resources, indirect cost recovery, external resource mobilization, project

(Department of Press and Communications)

14. Semiannual report on resource management and performance

The Committee received the report for the second half of 2025, which included information on budget execution, human resources, indirect cost recovery, external resource mobilization, project management, and other matters. The CAAP took note of the report and requested additional information on various issues raised by delegations.

CP/CAAP-4210/26 SEMIANNUAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND

PERFORMANCE REPORT, FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31,

2025

CP/CAAP-4210/26 add. 1 SEMIANNUAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE REPORT – HUMAN RESOURCES (Presentation by the Director of the Human Resources Department)

CP/CAAP-4210/26 add. 2 SEMIANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (From January 1 to December 31, 2025)

CP/CAAP-4210/26 add. 3 SEMIANNUAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE REPORT – OAS SPECIFIC FUNDS AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION (Presentation by the Department of External and Institutional Relations)

CP/CAAP-4210/26 add. 4 SEMIANNUAL REPORT ON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND

PERFORMANCE – COORDINATING OFFICE FOR THE OFFICES

AND UNITS OF THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT IN THE MEMBER

STATES

CP/CAAP-4210/26 add. 5 SEMIANNUAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND

PERFORMANCE REPORT – TRAVEL, CONTROL MEASURES

AND PROJECTS REFERRED TO THE PROJECT EVALUATION

COMMITTEE

CP/CAAP-4210/26 add. 6 SEMIANNUAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND

PERFORMANCE REPORT – RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS FROM

THE DELEGATIONS OF BRAZIL, CHILE AND URUGUAY

DURING THE PRESENTATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AT THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE HELD ON MARCH 3, 202611THE DELEGATIONS OF BRAZIL, CHILE AND URUGUAY DURING THE PRESENTATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AT THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE HELD ON MARCH 3, 20261115. Request for a classification review of the post of Ombudsperson

The Committee began consideration of the mandate from the Permanent Council regarding the request for a classification review of the post of Ombudsperson presented by the Secretary General.

During its discussions, the Committee received information on the applicable procedure for the review of the post's classification, including a post audit and the potential administrative, regulatory, and financial implications of that process.

In light of the concerns raised and the need for additional information to continue its analysis of the matter, the CAAP took note of the information presented, requested an opinion from the Department of Legal Services on the potential implications of any amendment to the Staff Rules, and decided to continue its consideration of the matter at a future meeting once the results of the post audit became available, before submitting its conclusions and recommendations to the Permanent Council.

CP/doc.6172/26 NOTE FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL INFORMING THE

CHAIR OF THE PERMANENT COUNCIL OF A REQUEST FOR A

CLASSIFICATION REVIEW OF THE POST OF OMBUDSPERSON

CP/CAAP-4211/26 NOTE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE PERMANENT COUNCIL

FORWARDING INFORMATION TO THE CAAP REGARDING

THE REQUEST FOR A CLASSIFICATION REVIEW OF THE POST

OF OMBUDSPERSON

16. Release of the remaining contingency amount arising from the suspension of

United States-funded programs

The Committee considered the possibility of releasing the contingency resources approved in 2025 to mitigate the immediate effects of the suspension of certain programs funded by the Government of the United States and made the corresponding recommendation to the Permanent Council.

CP/RES. 1303/26 RELEASE OF THE REMAINING CONTINGENCY AMOUNT

AUTHORIZED AS A SPECIAL MEASURE TO SUSTAIN OAS

2025 to mitigate the immediate effects of the suspension of certain programs funded by the Government of the United States and made the corresponding recommendation to the Permanent Council.

CP/RES. 1303/26 RELEASE OF THE REMAINING CONTINGENCY AMOUNT

AUTHORIZED AS A SPECIAL MEASURE TO SUSTAIN OAS

OPERATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES IN RESPONSE TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER ON THE FOREIGN AID REALIGNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES (Adopted by the Permanent Council at its regular meeting held on March 4, 2026)

17. Operational audit of the Medical Benefits Plan

The Committee considered the request submitted by the General Secretariat to extend the deadline established by the General Assembly for the completion of the operational audit of the Medical Benefits Plan. During the consideration of this matter, the General Secretariat reported on the progress of the audit and on the planned steps to complete the process.

Having considered the request and the information presented, the CAAP decided to extend the deadline for completion of the audit until September 30, 2026. The Committee also emphasized the importance of adhering strictly to the new timetable proposed for the completion of this mandate.- 12CP/CAAP-4213/26 MEMBER STATES’ MANDATE ON HEALTH PLAN DEPENDENT

ELIGIBILITY AND OPERATIONAL AUDITS, AND WAIVER

BONUS PROGRAM (Progress Report and Proposed Next Steps)

The Permanent Council, at its regular meeting held on March 18, 2026, approved the recommendation of the CAAP to grant the extension.

18. Performance Evaluation System

The Committee reviewed the recommendation of the Working Group on the Review of OAS Programs regarding the request for an extension of the deadline to submit a proposal to improve the Organization's Performance Evaluation System, in accordance with General Assembly mandates.

Having considered the report of the Working Group and the rationale presented by the General Secretariat, the CAAP decided to recommend that the Permanent Council approve an extension until September 30, 2026, for the submission of the proposal. The Commit tee also noted that the proposal

Having considered the report of the Working Group and the ration