actions taken in the course of their official dUti8S and that they may b8 held financially liable for the coas8qu8nc8s Of irregular aCtiOnS. This principle Of personal responsibility iS reiterated in conjunction with th8 write-off of 108~8s Of Cash, aCCOlUltS r8C8iVabl8 and nOt8S t8C8iVabl8 that are d88m8d t0 be irrecoverable (financial regulation 14.4, rule 114.15). It is stipulated that a full investigation has to take place , which shall in each cas8 fix the responsibility, if any, attaching to any official of UNDP for the loss. Such official may be required to reimburse the loss, either partially or in full. 139. Pursuant to the above-mentioned financial rules, administrative instructions have been includ8d in the Finance Manual and in the Personnel Manual, as well as in a circular Of 3 htOb8r 1988 (URDP/ADM/87/77/Rev.3). In th8 Finance Manual (sect. 302, rub-rect. 3.0), as well as in th8 circular, which deals with the responsibilities of certifying officers, financial rule 103.2 is accurately repeated and thus reiterated. 140. In sections 20104 and 30103 ,of the Personnel Manual for locally and internationally r8cruit8d staff, respectively, it is laid down that: -42- “A staff member may be required to reimburse UNDP either partially or in full for any financial loss suffered by UNDP as a result of his negligence or violation of any regulation, rule or administrative instruction.” 141. Other sections of the Personnel Manual deal with the types of action that may be taken in the event that a staff member does not conform to the standards expected (e.g. disciplinary action), but any further, more detailed instructions to keep staff members aware of their responsibilities and give them a clearer picture, for instance, of what might be considered a case of negligence, have not been issued so far. 142. The Administration acknowledged that it would be useful to remind staff of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the financial regulations and responsibilities of officials within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It outlines the principles of personal responsibility, the investigation process, and the consequences of negligence or irregular actions. The text does not mention any specific projects or initiatives related to economic development, natural resources, or any other category. Instead, it focuses on the administrative and financial aspects of UNDP's operations.

**Category**
Employment, International Organizations