Resolution informing the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) of the reasons why the discharge cannot at present be given in respect of the implementation of its budget for the 1994 financial year
Date: 1996-04-17
Institutions: Committee on Budgetary Control, European Parliament
Subjects: Cedefop, administrative expenditure, budgetary discharge, financial year













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51996IP0081

Resolution informing the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) of the reasons why the discharge cannot at present be given in respect of the implementation of its budget for the 1994 financial year  


Official Journal C 141 , 13/05/1996 P. 0125 





A4-0081/96Resolution informing the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) of the reasons why the discharge cannot at present be given in respect of the implementation of its budget for the 1994 financial yearThe European Parliament,- having regard to the EC Treaty and in particular Article 206 thereof,- having regard to the statement of accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training and the report of the Court of Auditors on this subject (C4-0564/95) ((OJ C 354, 30.12.1995, p. 1.)),- having regard to the Council Recommendation of 11 March 1996 (C4-0196/96),- having regard to the interim report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A4-0081/96),A. whereas CEDEFOP represents an instrument of Community policy, and its activities must contribute to the wider pursuit of that policy,B. whereas CEDEFOP has relocated from Berlin to Thessaloniki without any resolution as yet of the staffing problems arising from this move,1. Notes that CEDEFOP's current staffing situation seriously compromises the efficient accomplishment of its work; notes furthermore that no satisfactory resolution of this problem is yet in sight;2. Notes that an external consultant's report, prepared as a result of a request of the European Parliament, is highly critical of CEDEFOP's management and output, to the extent that it casts doubt on the usefulness of the body altogether; notes also however that a series of recommendations are made aimed at ensuring a viable future for CEDEFOP;3. Reserves its discharge decision until such time as the European Parliament can be satisfied that the management strategies, working conditions and activities of CEDEFOP are such as to ensure:(a) value for money for the budgetary expenditure used to support CEDEFOP,(b) efficient use of human and other resources,(c) products of quality which respond to the needs of CEDEFOP's clients,(d) a clear and coherent role within the policies of the European Community on vocational training.4. Asks its Committee on Budgetary Control, if necessary in cooperation with other relevant committees, to visit CEDEFOP to ascertain whether the conditions for discharge can be met;5. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Management Board of the Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors.