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- a reduction in the cost of auxiliary conference interpreters through better coordination of travel and accommodation costs which are a large part of the cost of such interpreters.
- a reduction in the cost of auxiliary conference interpreters through better coordination of travel and accommodation costs which are a large part of the cost of such interpreters.
Amendment 3816 : budget line 31 01 07 01 : Support services for the «Translation» Directorate-General
Amendment 3816 : budget line 31 01 07 01 : Support services for the «Translation» Directorate-General
According to Special Report 9/2006 of the Court of Auditors, management of translation services should be improved in the face of steadily growing demand, internal capacity for translation of the languages of the new Member States is insufficient, better interinstitutional cooperation in terms of sharing spare capacity is needed, and the efficiency of the translation process should be improved.
According to Special Report 9/2006 of the Court of Auditors, management of translation services should be improved in the face of steadily growing demand, internal capacity for translation of the languages of the new Member States is insufficient, better interinstitutional cooperation in terms of sharing spare capacity is needed, and the efficiency of the translation process should be improved.
- provide a note describing how it intends to streamline procedures for the management of translation services, scope for further interinstitutional cooperation and possibilities for improving the efficiency of the translation process;
- provide a note describing how it intends to streamline procedures for the management of translation services, scope for further interinstitutional cooperation and possibilities for improving the efficiency of the translation process;
- carry out a review of EPSO's inability to recruit sufficient translators for the languages of the new Member States in time, and prepare an action plan of the steps needed to rectify this problem and ensure that the same problem is not repeated for the candidate countries.
- carry out a review of EPSO's inability to recruit sufficient translators for the languages of the new Member States in time, and prepare an action plan of the steps needed to rectify this problem and ensure that the same problem is not repeated for the candidate countries.
VALUE FOR MONEY: AMENDMENTS BASED ON THE 2005 SYNTHESIS OF COMMISSION MANAGEMENT
VALUE FOR MONEY: AMENDMENTS BASED ON THE 2005 SYNTHESIS OF COMMISSION MANAGEMENT
(30% in reserve for CAs and PAs for budget lines where weaknesses have been identified by the synthesis report)
(30% in reserve for CAs and PAs for budget lines where weaknesses have been identified by the synthesis report)
Amendment 3831 : budget line 02 03 04 : Standardisation and approximation of legislation
Amendment 3831 : budget line 02 03 04 : Standardisation and approximation of legislation
DG ENTR is responsible for the management of the Internal Market for goods.
DG ENTR is responsible for the management of the Internal Market for goods.
This activity comprises the management of legislation (including infringements) in a range of technically complex areas, many of which have an impact on public health and consumer safety.
This activity comprises the management of legislation (including infringements) in a range of technically complex areas, many of which have an impact on public health and consumer safety.
The DG’s activities in this area are complemented by the work of the three recognised European Standardisation Organisations (ESOs) for which the Commission provides financial support.
The DG’s activities in this area are complemented by the work of the three recognised European Standardisation Organisations (ESOs) for which the Commission provides financial support.
In 2004, the ex-post control team confirmed some overpayments related to one of the
In 2004, the ex-post control team confirmed some overpayments related to one of the
CEN, CENELEC and ETSI
CEN, CENELEC and ETSI
First corrective measures were taken already in 2004 and continued in 2005 aiming to reduce the risk of errors in the cost claims of the ESOs.
First corrective measures were taken already in 2004 and continued in 2005 aiming to reduce the risk of errors in the cost claims of the ESOs.
These measures included discussion with ESOs, inter alia, of draft guidelines on the implementation of the framework partnership agreement.
These measures included discussion with ESOs, inter alia, of draft guidelines on the implementation of the framework partnership agreement.
­Appropriations should be placed in reserve until the Commission provides evidence that these weaknesses have been addressed.
­Appropriations should be placed in reserve until the Commission provides evidence that these weaknesses have been addressed.
- confirm that the beneficiaries have put in place the necessary systems and procedures to be able to produce the required documentation and justifications to the European Commission, in order to obtain assurance that the Commission and the ESOs share the same understanding of the agreed financial rules;
- confirm that the beneficiaries have put in place the necessary systems and procedures to be able to produce the required documentation and justifications to the European Commission, in order to obtain assurance that the Commission and the ESOs share the same understanding of the agreed financial rules;
- provide evidence that the full application of the guidelines on the implementation of the Framework Partnership Agreement 2004-2007, issued in February 2006, is ensured and that transparency of the financial management of the grants for the ESOs has improved
- provide evidence that the full application of the guidelines on the implementation of the Framework Partnership Agreement 2004-2007, issued in February 2006, is ensured and that transparency of the financial management of the grants for the ESOs has improved
- report on the envisaged revision of existing contracts with regards to the determination of eligible costs and on the control of real costs by means of on-site checks and desk checks when assessing cost claims and on the organisation of audits of the ESOs accounting systems.
- report on the envisaged revision of existing contracts with regards to the determination of eligible costs and on the control of real costs by means of on-site checks and desk checks when assessing cost claims and on the organisation of audits of the ESOs accounting systems.
Amendment 3832 : budget line 06 05 02 : Nuclear Safety
Amendment 3832 : budget line 06 05 02 : Nuclear Safety
In its Annual Activity Report 2005, referred to in the Synthesis Report of the Commission (COM(2006)277final), DG TREN expresses a reservation concerning nuclear safety due to a lack of sufficient means in terms of legal instruments and staffing in order to evaluate the level of nuclear safety of the nuclear power stations in the enlarged European Union - the Commission risks not being in a position to ensure the application of high safety standards in the field of nuclear energy.
In its Annual Activity Report 2005, referred to in the Synthesis Report of the Commission (COM(2006)277final), DG TREN expresses a reservation concerning nuclear safety due to a lack of sufficient means in terms of legal instruments and staffing in order to evaluate the level of nuclear safety of the nuclear power stations in the enlarged European Union - the Commission risks not being in a position to ensure the application of high safety standards in the field of nuclear energy.
The adoption of the relevant legislative instruments ("Nuclear Package") is a priority action needed in order to give the Commission the necessary legal instruments for ensuring a sufficient level of control.
The adoption of the relevant legislative instruments ("Nuclear Package") is a priority action needed in order to give the Commission the necessary legal instruments for ensuring a sufficient level of control.
Before Parliament's second reading, the Commission should confirm that it has been granted sufficient specialised staff in order to be in a position to evaluate the level of nuclear safety of the nuclear power stations in the enlarged European Union.
Before Parliament's second reading, the Commission should confirm that it has been granted sufficient specialised staff in order to be in a position to evaluate the level of nuclear safety of the nuclear power stations in the enlarged European Union.
Amendment 3839 : budget line 08 02 01 : Cooperation - Health
Amendment 3839 : budget line 08 02 01 : Cooperation - Health
Amendment 3840 : budget line 08 03 01 : Cooperation - Food, agriculture and biotechnology
Amendment 3840 : budget line 08 03 01 : Cooperation - Food, agriculture and biotechnology
Amendment 3841 : budget line 08 04 01 : Cooperation - Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies
Amendment 3841 : budget line 08 04 01 : Cooperation - Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies
Amendment 3842 : budget line 08 05 01 : Cooperation - Energy
Amendment 3842 : budget line 08 05 01 : Cooperation - Energy
Amendment 3843 : budget line 08 06 01 : Cooperation - Environment (including climate change)
Amendment 3843 : budget line 08 06 01 : Cooperation - Environment (including climate change)
Amendment 3844 : budget line 08 07 01 : Cooperation - Transport (including aeronautics)
Amendment 3844 : budget line 08 07 01 : Cooperation - Transport (including aeronautics)
Amendment 3845 : budget line 08 08 01 : Cooperation - Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
Amendment 3845 : budget line 08 08 01 : Cooperation - Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
Amendment 3846 : budget line 08 10 01 : Ideas
Amendment 3846 : budget line 08 10 01 : Ideas
Amendment 3847 : budget line 08 11 01 : People
Amendment 3847 : budget line 08 11 01 : People
Amendment 3848 : budget line 08 12 01 : Capacities - Research infrastructures
Amendment 3848 : budget line 08 12 01 : Capacities - Research infrastructures
Amendment 3849 : budget line 08 13 01 : Capacities - Research for the benefit of SMEs
Amendment 3849 : budget line 08 13 01 : Capacities - Research for the benefit of SMEs
Amendment 3850 : budget line 08 14 01 : Capacities - Regions of knowledge
Amendment 3850 : budget line 08 14 01 : Capacities - Regions of knowledge
Amendment 3851 : budget line 08 15 01 : Capacities - Research potential
Amendment 3851 : budget line 08 15 01 : Capacities - Research potential
Amendment 3852 : budget line 08 16 01 : Capacities - Science in society
Amendment 3852 : budget line 08 16 01 : Capacities - Science in society
Amendment 3853 : budget line 08 17 01 : Capacities - Activities of international cooperation
Amendment 3853 : budget line 08 17 01 : Capacities - Activities of international cooperation
Amendment 3854 : budget line 08 19 01 : Euratom - Fusion energy
Amendment 3854 : budget line 08 19 01 : Euratom - Fusion energy
Amendment 3855 : budget line 08 19 02 : Euratom - Joint undertaking ITER
Amendment 3855 : budget line 08 19 02 : Euratom - Joint undertaking ITER
Amendment 3856 : budget line 08 20 01 : Euratom - Nuclear fission and radiation protection
Amendment 3856 : budget line 08 20 01 : Euratom - Nuclear fission and radiation protection
In its Annual Activity Report 2005, referred to in the Synthesis Report of the Commission (COM(2006)277final), DG Research expresses a reservation concerning the verification of the exactitude of the costs as declared by beneficiaries concerning contracts under the 5th Framework Programme for Research.
In its Annual Activity Report 2005, referred to in the Synthesis Report of the Commission (COM(2006)277final), DG Research expresses a reservation concerning the verification of the exactitude of the costs as declared by beneficiaries concerning contracts under the 5th Framework Programme for Research.
The exactitude of these costs, and their conformity with the provisions of the research contracts, cannot be completely and accurately verified by the Commission as part of its normal checks carried out prior to authorisation of payments.
The exactitude of these costs, and their conformity with the provisions of the research contracts, cannot be completely and accurately verified by the Commission as part of its normal checks carried out prior to authorisation of payments.
Before Parliament's second reading, the Commission should provide information on the steps taken to address this problem under the current 7th Framework Programme for Research.
Before Parliament's second reading, the Commission should provide information on the steps taken to address this problem under the current 7th Framework Programme for Research.
Amendment 3834 : budget line 18 03 03 : European Refugee Fund
Amendment 3834 : budget line 18 03 03 : European Refugee Fund
According to DG JSL
According to DG JSL
http://ec.europa.eu/atwork/synthesis/doc/jls_aar.pdf , deficiencies in key elements of the United Kingdom's management of expenditure have been noted, including in the control by the Member State of the eligibility of expenditure and in the necessity of carrying out a minimum 20% audit of expenditure declared at final beneficiary level.
http://ec.europa.eu/atwork/synthesis/doc/jls_aar.pdf , deficiencies in key elements of the United Kingdom's management of expenditure have been noted, including in the control by the Member State of the eligibility of expenditure and in the necessity of carrying out a minimum 20% audit of expenditure declared at final beneficiary level.
It does not, therefore, have reasonable assurance as regards the effective operation of key elements of the management and control systems put in place by the UK National Authority to ensure legality and regularity of transactions at final beneficiary level.
It does not, therefore, have reasonable assurance as regards the effective operation of key elements of the management and control systems put in place by the UK National Authority to ensure legality and regularity of transactions at final beneficiary level.
- reported on a reinforced monitoring by the unit responsible for this programme (regular follow-up by desk officer and access provided to the UK responsible authority for key questions on management and implementation to the desk officer);
- reported on a reinforced monitoring by the unit responsible for this programme (regular follow-up by desk officer and access provided to the UK responsible authority for key questions on management and implementation to the desk officer);
- produce detailed guidance on the implementation of ERF II for the Member States (seminars planned on key topics, such as the role of the audit authority and eligibility of expenditure) and report back to Parliament.
- produce detailed guidance on the implementation of ERF II for the Member States (seminars planned on key topics, such as the role of the audit authority and eligibility of expenditure) and report back to Parliament.
Amendment 3833 : budget line 22 02 04 01 : Cross-border cooperation (CBC) between IPA countries
Amendment 3833 : budget line 22 02 04 01 : Cross-border cooperation (CBC) between IPA countries
In its Annual Activity Report 2005, referred to in the Synthesis Report of the Commission (COM(2006)277final), DG Enlargement expresses a reservation related to the sharing of responsibilities between the Commission and the UN in the framework of the implementation of the EU contribution to UNMIK pillar IV in Kosovo.
In its Annual Activity Report 2005, referred to in the Synthesis Report of the Commission (COM(2006)277final), DG Enlargement expresses a reservation related to the sharing of responsibilities between the Commission and the UN in the framework of the implementation of the EU contribution to UNMIK pillar IV in Kosovo.
Clear irregularities have occurred in the use of the finances provided by the EU but the UN does not accept responsibility for the financial management of these funds and is not prepared to reimburse to the EU the amount affected by the irregularities.
Clear irregularities have occurred in the use of the finances provided by the EU but the UN does not accept responsibility for the financial management of these funds and is not prepared to reimburse to the EU the amount affected by the irregularities.
Before Parliament's second reading, the Commission should provide information on steps taken to clarify the allocation of responsibility for the financial management of the EU contribution to UNMIK pillar IV in Kosovo.
Before Parliament's second reading, the Commission should provide information on steps taken to clarify the allocation of responsibility for the financial management of the EU contribution to UNMIK pillar IV in Kosovo.
Amendment 3837 : budget line 16 01 01 01 : Expenditure related to staff in active employment of ‘Communication’ policy area: Headquarters
Amendment 3837 : budget line 16 01 01 01 : Expenditure related to staff in active employment of ‘Communication’ policy area: Headquarters
In its Annual Activity Report 2005, referred to in the Synthesis Report of the Commission (COM(2006)277final), DG Communication expresses a reservation on financial management related to the absence of an ex-post financial control system.
In its Annual Activity Report 2005, referred to in the Synthesis Report of the Commission (COM(2006)277final), DG Communication expresses a reservation on financial management related to the absence of an ex-post financial control system.
Appropriations should therefore be placed in reserve until the Commission provides a report on progress in the introduction of a structured ex-post control system in DG Communication.
Appropriations should therefore be placed in reserve until the Commission provides a report on progress in the introduction of a structured ex-post control system in DG Communication.
Amendment 3835 : budget line 19 01 01 01 : Expenditure related to staff in active employment of «External relations» Directorates-General
Amendment 3835 : budget line 19 01 01 01 : Expenditure related to staff in active employment of «External relations» Directorates-General
In its Annual Activity Report 2005, referred to in the Synthesis Report of the Commission (COM(2006)277final), DG External Relation expresses a reserve due to insufficient implementation of internal control standards at headquarters, particularly concerning standards 12 (management information) and 17 (supervision).
In its Annual Activity Report 2005, referred to in the Synthesis Report of the Commission (COM(2006)277final), DG External Relation expresses a reserve due to insufficient implementation of internal control standards at headquarters, particularly concerning standards 12 (management information) and 17 (supervision).
Before Parliament's second reading, the Commission should provide evidence that the internal control standards are in place at headquarters, particularly standards 12 and 17.
Before Parliament's second reading, the Commission should provide evidence that the internal control standards are in place at headquarters, particularly standards 12 and 17.
Amendment 3836 : budget line 19 01 01 02 : Expenditure related to staff in active employment of «External relations» delegations
Amendment 3836 : budget line 19 01 01 02 : Expenditure related to staff in active employment of «External relations» delegations
In its Annual Activity Report 2005, referred to in the Synthesis Report of the Commission (COM(2006)277final), DG External Relation expresses a reserve due to insufficient implementation of internal control standards in the delegations, particularly concerning standard 16 concerning the segregation of duties (financial circuits).
In its Annual Activity Report 2005, referred to in the Synthesis Report of the Commission (COM(2006)277final), DG External Relation expresses a reserve due to insufficient implementation of internal control standards in the delegations, particularly concerning standard 16 concerning the segregation of duties (financial circuits).
Before Parliament's second reading, the Commission should provide evidence that the internal control standards are in place in the delegations, particularly standard 16.
Before Parliament's second reading, the Commission should provide evidence that the internal control standards are in place in the delegations, particularly standard 16.
VALUE FOR MONEY: AMENDMENTS BASED ON COST BENEFIT STUDIES
VALUE FOR MONEY: AMENDMENTS BASED ON COST BENEFIT STUDIES
(30% in reserve for CAs and PAs for budget lines where weaknesses have been identified)
(30% in reserve for CAs and PAs for budget lines where weaknesses have been identified)
Amendment 3150 : budget line 07 01 04 01 : LIFE+ (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2007 to 2013) — Projects on Community territory — Part I (nature protection) — Expenditure on administrative management
Amendment 3150 : budget line 07 01 04 01 : LIFE+ (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2007 to 2013) — Projects on Community territory — Part I (nature protection) — Expenditure on administrative management
In line with paragraphs 5 and 7 of the APS resolution ( P6_TA-PROV(2006)0221 ), adopted by the European Parliament on 18 May 2006, relating to value for money and cost-effectiveness, and the evaluation of a number of policies and programmes made in the studies commissioned by the Committee on Budgets, 30% of the resources for this budget line are placed in reserve until the Commission can provide clarification on the weaknesses identified in the European Parliament's internal study on LIFE programme (PE no 371.841), chapter 4.2, paragraph 4 - 5.
In line with paragraphs 5 and 7 of the APS resolution ( P6_TA-PROV(2006)0221 ), adopted by the European Parliament on 18 May 2006, relating to value for money and cost-effectiveness, and the evaluation of a number of policies and programmes made in the studies commissioned by the Committee on Budgets, 30% of the resources for this budget line are placed in reserve until the Commission can provide clarification on the weaknesses identified in the European Parliament's internal study on LIFE programme (PE no 371.841), chapter 4.2, paragraph 4 - 5.
Before Parliament's second reading, the Commission should provide a satisfactory explanation of the reasons for the nearly double increase in staff dealing with the Life+ programme as compared to the Life III programme.
Before Parliament's second reading, the Commission should provide a satisfactory explanation of the reasons for the nearly double increase in staff dealing with the Life+ programme as compared to the Life III programme.
Amendment 3090 : budget line 15 02 22 Lifelong learning programme
Amendment 3090 : budget line 15 02 22 Lifelong learning programme
In line with para 5 and 7 of the APS resolution ( P6_TA-PROV(2006)0221 ), adopted by the European Parliament on 18 May 2006, relating to value for money and cost-effectiveness, and the evaluation of a number of policies and programmes made in the studies commissioned by the Committee on Budgets, 30% of the resources for this budget line are placed in reserve until the Commission provide proposals for dealing with the problem of cumbersome and cost-intensive management process identified in chapter 3.1.2 of the CEPS study on education policy "Citizenship and Educations Policies - Value for Money?" of 12/09/2006.
In line with para 5 and 7 of the APS resolution ( P6_TA-PROV(2006)0221 ), adopted by the European Parliament on 18 May 2006, relating to value for money and cost-effectiveness, and the evaluation of a number of policies and programmes made in the studies commissioned by the Committee on Budgets, 30% of the resources for this budget line are placed in reserve until the Commission provide proposals for dealing with the problem of cumbersome and cost-intensive management process identified in chapter 3.1.2 of the CEPS study on education policy "Citizenship and Educations Policies - Value for Money?" of 12/09/2006.