The General Assembly has adopted a resolution on the administrative expenses of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) for 2026, under its agenda on the proposed programme budget. The Assembly reaffirmed its oversight role and endorsed recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) subject to the present resolution, noting improvements in administrative efficiency and urging continued modernization of pension services.

The resolution emphasized timely implementation of audit recommendations, measures to safeguard long-term solvency, and strengthened governance. It reaffirmed the Secretary-General’s fiduciary responsibility for investment decisions, calling for diversification across markets - when in the interest of the Fund and in adherence to safety, profitability, liquidity, and convertibility criteria - and progress on impact investing strategies. The Assembly also requested a holistic review of the pension scheme, including alternative models, and an assessment of the UN80 initiative’s impact.

To support these priorities, the Assembly approved staffing adjustments to reinforce legal and risk functions and authorized an administrative budget of $168.46 million for 2026, including related expense allocations and provisions for the Emergency Fund.