Funding and budget

The greater part of the OSCE’s financial resources goes towards missions and field activities. The Organization’s bookkeeping currency is the euro. The OSCE publishes its financial records in the annexe of its Annual Report. In addition to the Unified Budget, the Organization also receives voluntary extrabudgetary contributions to cover specific project-related work and various complementary activities, as well as in-kind contributions in the form of seconded staff and office premises. 

To strengthen transparency and accountability within the OSCE, and to prevent waste, fraud and mismanagement, a team of independent internal and external auditors regularly examines and evaluates the Organization’s activities. If a case of alleged or suspected financial impropriety were to affect the Organization, an investigation would take place to establish the facts and report to the Secretary General. All audits, evaluations and investigations are performed in line with international standards.