2.2: Transparency
Increase Transparency throughout the UN system. Other Information:
Open and accessible information for the public is the best way to ensure accountability, and a pillar of ongoing U.S. “UNTAI
II” reform efforts that aim to enhance transparency and accountability across the UN system. Though sustained intensive diplomacy
in support of these efforts already has led to important reforms, it remains too difficult for the public, press and member
states to access budget, financial and audit information, especially among the diverse UN funds and programs. Audits and reports
by UN funds and programs should be online and available to the public; we applaud recent commitments toward this goal and
will push for full implementation by the end of 2012. Meetings of the key budgetary and other committees should be webcast
live. And there should be enhanced public financial disclosure by senior officials across the UN system.
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