a) review, analyse and formulate recommendations regarding the Budget and Scale of Financial Contributions submitted by the Secretary-General in accordance with Chapter IV of the Financial Regulations; b) evaluate extraordinary expenses, in accordance with Article 13; c) suggest specific actions so that Member States in arrears in the payment of their Financial Contributions can meet their financial obligations; d) evaluate the reports presented by the Secretary-General on the financial situation of OPANAL and the implementation of the Budget; d) examine the financial statements certified by the External Auditor, prior to their presentation to the Council and the General Conference; f) guide the Secretary-General in administrative and budgetary matters in accordance with the instructions of the Council and the General Conference.