(A/38/30), and noted with satisfaction that the 1982 report was limited to 61 pages, a fact which had made it easier to study it. Analysis of the report had also been helped by the summary of recommendations calling for decisions by the General Assembly and the corresponding legislative organs of the other organizations, and by the summary of the financial implications of the Commission's recommendations and decisions for the United Nations and participating organizations. His delegation was indebted to the Chairman of ICSC for his co1nprehensive and illuminating introduction of the Commission's report. 79. His delegation noted that the average ratio of net remuneration of United States officials to that of United Nations officials at matching grades and adjusted for cost-of-living differential was 116.5, or slightly less than during the preceding year, when the figure had been 118.2. 80. The determination of proper levels of post adjustment was quite an important issue from the financial point of view. Surveys conducted by the ICSC secretariat at various headquarters cities seemed to indicate that at some duty stations the present levels of post adjustment were too high. The Advisory Committee on Post Adjustment Questions was currently meeting at Headquarters to consider the problem, and ICSC itself might hold a special session on the matter from 21 to 23 November. / ... A/C.5/38/SR.31 English Page 15 (Mr. Ditz, Austria) Should the findings of the preliminary surveys be confirmed, the question of transition to the new post adjustment levels would have to be given careful consideration. 81. Another recommendation which had been supported by a majority in ICSC was an increase in the level of the education grant. His delegation supported the proposed liberalization of the grant, which reflected the higher cost of education, particularly university education, but felt that the Commission should undertake a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the financial implications and recommendations of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) report, specifically regarding the remuneration and post adjustment of United Nations officials. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a focus on administrative and financial matters.

**Category**
Employment, Education