11 Amendments of Laura AGEA related to 2018/0196(COD)
Amendment 3 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) When selecting projects, it is necessary to ensure a result-driven approach; to this end, Member States should make a comparison of the applications for funding and evaluate the results on the basis of the relevant indicators included in the project. The selection of projects should be based on a direct comparison of applications, avoiding the use of the 'first come, first served' concept.
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) PIt should be made obligatory for programme authorities, beneficiaries and stakeholders in Member States should raise awarenessto provide full information ofn the achievements of Union funding and inform the general public accordingly. Transparency, communication and visibility activities are essential in making Union action visible on the ground and should be based on true, accurate and updated information. In order for these requirements to be enforceable, programme authorities and the Commission should be able to apply remedial measures in case of non- compliance.
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45 a (new)
Recital 45 a (new)
(45a) For the purposes of fighting transnational fraud within the programmes, a fast and efficient system should be established for exchanging information by means of mutual administrative assistance between competent authorities that will make it possible to cross-check accounting records for transactions between two or more Member States, thereby ensuring a horizontal and comprehensive approach to protection of the financial interests of Member States.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) Member States should also prevent, detect and deal effectively with any irregularities including fraud committed by beneficiaries. Moreover, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/201318, and Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9519 and No 2185/9620 the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/193921, the European Public Prosecutor's Office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/137122 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law. Member States should take the necessary measures so that any person or entity receiving Union funds fully cooperates in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, grants the necessary rights and access to the Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and ensures that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. Member States should reportbe required to report each year to the Commission on detected irregularities including fraud, and on their follow-up as well as on the follow- up of OLAF investigations. _________________ 18 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1). 19 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1). 20 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2). 21 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1). 22 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29).
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Member State shall set up an independent committee to monitor the implementation of the programme ('monitoring committee') within three months of the date of notification to the Member State concerned of the decision approving the programme.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Article 39 – paragraph 1
1. The managing authority shall carry out evaluations of the programme. Each evaluation shall assess the programme's effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value with the aim to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes, basing its evaluation on ex ante determined parameters and on the results achieved.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) expected ordate and actual date of completion of the operation;
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) total expected cost and actual cost of the operation;
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 4
Article 63 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure the quality, independence and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 63 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. The Commission shall develop a system enabling competent authorities to exchange information for the purposes of cross-checking accounting records for transactions between two or more Member States in the context of implementation of programmes.