and by 7.1 per cent in October 1982. He could find no confirmation, however, of his understanding that pensionable remuneration had risen from 117 per cent of gross salary on 1 July 1981 to 137 per cent at present. Were his facts correct? He would also appreciate a clear explanation of exactly how the WAPA/United States consumer price index adjustment system worked. Was he correct in believing that the system had first allowed pensionable remuneration to absorb the effects of inflation in Europe, then made separate allowance for the increased cost of living in the United States while the dollar was, in fact, rising in value? 32. He noted from the annex to document A/C.5/38/CRP.4 that maximum pensionable remuneration for a D-2 in the United Nations was over $100,000, while the maximum for the United States counterpart was a little over $64,000. Until he received further figures from the Secretariat he would not embark on a comparison of the pensions payable under the two systems beyond pointing out that the maximum pension currently payable under the United States system was $51,570 for over 40 years' service, while the maximum in the United Nations was $86,358 for 35 years' service. I ... A/C. 5/38/SR .4 5 English Page 9 (Mr. Pirson, Belgium) An ICSC comparison of pensionable remuneration had been submitted to the General Assembly four years previously; since that time pensionable remuneration in the United Nations had risen to an extraordinary extent and was now far too high by comparison with the United States Feder& Civil Service. 33. The Executive Secretary maintained that the Fund had made great efforts to reduce its actuarial deficit. It appeared to his delegation, however, that the burden of those "efforts" would be borne by those entering the United Nations 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the pension system of the United Nations, comparing it to the United States Federal Civil Service, and questioning the fairness and sustainability of the UN's pension scheme. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting that the topic is bureaucratic and administrative in nature.

**Category**
Employment