The Controller also oversees the effective management of assets. Public Information Protecting and assisting refugees around the world requires broad public support. Evaluation, Inspection and Oversight Inspections regularly review the management and overall impact of both field operations and units at Headquarters. After a final inspection report is issued, the inspected office is asked to detail progress on its compliance with the inspection's recommendations. In 1999, field-level inspections are planned for 16 countries.
Evaluations examine operational aims and the extent to which they are being achieved.
They also assess whether operations are having the desired impact and are being conducted in an efficient and cost-effective manner. New systems will help field managers better assess the effectiveness and impact of their work. The use of a decentralized system will facilitate the exchange of best practices and lessons learned as well as improve the quality of reporting and level of accountability and transparency. An Investigation Coordinator post has been approved and will be filled in 1999. While an increasing number of responsibilities have been delegated to field operations, DHRM at Headquarters still oversees international recruitment, staff development, staff welfare, performance management and post classification.