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The new partially-revised nomenclature has been introduced by some institutions (Parliament, Council and the Ombudsman), while others have not adapted their budget presentation.
The new partially-revised nomenclature has been introduced by some institutions (Parliament, Council and the Ombudsman), while others have not adapted their budget presentation.
The Rapporteur is looking for more information on the reasons for the different approaches by the institutions.
The Rapporteur is looking for more information on the reasons for the different approaches by the institutions.
Specific issues on other institutions' budgets
Specific issues on other institutions' budgets
Organigramme 2005
Organigramme 2005
135 post (next enlargement): 113 in EP Secretariat, 22 in political groups
135 post (next enlargement): 113 in EP Secretariat, 22 in political groups
other possible new posts:
other possible new posts:
first readng
first readng
The European Parliament set its estimates at EUR 1 341.6 million, corresponding to the maximum level of 20% of heading 5.
The European Parliament set its estimates at EUR 1 341.6 million, corresponding to the maximum level of 20% of heading 5.
Parliament decided at this stage to enter EUR 90.5 million in the contingency reserve, contrary to the position of the Committee on Budgets to cut this amount by EUR 30 million and to set EUR 10 million in the buildings reserve.
Parliament decided at this stage to enter EUR 90.5 million in the contingency reserve, contrary to the position of the Committee on Budgets to cut this amount by EUR 30 million and to set EUR 10 million in the buildings reserve.
Several key questions, including the final decision on the level of Parliament's budget, were left open at estimates stage to be dealt with in the first reading.
Several key questions, including the final decision on the level of Parliament's budget, were left open at estimates stage to be dealt with in the first reading.
For more details, see the resolution of 12 May 2005 on Parliament’s estimates for 2006.
For more details, see the resolution of 12 May 2005 on Parliament’s estimates for 2006.
Budget 2005 (incl.
Budget 2005 (incl.
(97 for next enlargement)
(97 for next enlargement)
The estimates by the Council Secretariat proposes that Council’s administrative expenditure in 2006 is set at EUR 602 million, which corresponds to an increase of 6.9 % over 2005 budget.
The estimates by the Council Secretariat proposes that Council’s administrative expenditure in 2006 is set at EUR 602 million, which corresponds to an increase of 6.9 % over 2005 budget.
Council’s share of heading 5 (including pensions) would account for 9.0 %.
Council’s share of heading 5 (including pensions) would account for 9.0 %.
As a comparison, Council’s share of heading 5 in 2001 was 7.7 %.
As a comparison, Council’s share of heading 5 in 2001 was 7.7 %.
Title 3 (Expenditure arising out of the institutions performance of missions) shows an increase of +19%.
Title 3 (Expenditure arising out of the institutions performance of missions) shows an increase of +19%.
This stems from personnel expenditure (+18%: reinforcement of military seconded national experts and payment of full allowance to all seconded national experts) and informatics (+ 53%).
This stems from personnel expenditure (+18%: reinforcement of military seconded national experts and payment of full allowance to all seconded national experts) and informatics (+ 53%).
The main issues in Council’s budget for 2006 include:
The main issues in Council’s budget for 2006 include:
· Consolidation of the 2004 enlargement (occupation of Lex building in November 2006 with EUR 4.4. additional expenditure in 2006) and preparation for the next enlargement (EUR 7.3 million)
· Consolidation of the 2004 enlargement (occupation of Lex building in November 2006 with EUR 4.4. additional expenditure in 2006) and preparation for the next enlargement (EUR 7.3 million)
· SESAME (Secured European System for Automatic Messaging): The ESDP and Cortesy computer networks used for communication between Member States and Council’s General-Secretariat will be replaced by the end of 2007.
· SESAME (Secured European System for Automatic Messaging): The ESDP and Cortesy computer networks used for communication between Member States and Council’s General-Secretariat will be replaced by the end of 2007.
The budgetary impact 2005-2007 is estimated at around EUR 48 million, with an increase of some EUR 9.1 million in 2006.
The budgetary impact 2005-2007 is estimated at around EUR 48 million, with an increase of some EUR 9.1 million in 2006.
· Delivery of the OPCEN in 2006: Following the decision of the European Council of 17-18 June 2005 on the establishment of an operations centre, around EUR 10 million will be provided for 2006 (EUR 13 million in 2005)
· Delivery of the OPCEN in 2006: Following the decision of the European Council of 17-18 June 2005 on the establishment of an operations centre, around EUR 10 million will be provided for 2006 (EUR 13 million in 2005)
· Child care: Following the enlargement, the Council plans to open a new creche in September 2006 to cover requirement arising with a budgetary impact of EUR 4.1 million in 2006.
· Child care: Following the enlargement, the Council plans to open a new creche in September 2006 to cover requirement arising with a budgetary impact of EUR 4.1 million in 2006.
Out of the 184 new posts, 97 posts are requested to meet enlargement needs, 68 correspond to new tasks, 20 are needed for the occupation of the Lex building and one post is transferred to the Commission.
Out of the 184 new posts, 97 posts are requested to meet enlargement needs, 68 correspond to new tasks, 20 are needed for the occupation of the Lex building and one post is transferred to the Commission.
Contrary to the other institutions, the Council does not submit its estimates to the Commission to be included in the PDB documents.
Contrary to the other institutions, the Council does not submit its estimates to the Commission to be included in the PDB documents.
In the 2006 guidelines report on other institutions, the Parliament called on the Council – once again - to present its estimates at the same time as the other institutions and to have them published as part of the preliminary draft budget.
In the 2006 guidelines report on other institutions, the Parliament called on the Council – once again - to present its estimates at the same time as the other institutions and to have them published as part of the preliminary draft budget.
In the 2006 guidelines report on other institutions, the Parliament called on the Council, should it introduce new initiatives, to find resources firstly through reallocation.
In the 2006 guidelines report on other institutions, the Parliament called on the Council, should it introduce new initiatives, to find resources firstly through reallocation.
It also requested the Council to apply the same rigour in establishing its own budget as it applies to the budgets of other institutions.
It also requested the Council to apply the same rigour in establishing its own budget as it applies to the budgets of other institutions.
The Rapporteur is planning to examine in more detail the reasons for the above-average increases of the Council's budget in the recent years.
The Rapporteur is planning to examine in more detail the reasons for the above-average increases of the Council's budget in the recent years.
Budget 2004 (incl. frontloading of EUR 12.6 mio to reduce costs in 2005)
Budget 2004 (incl. frontloading of EUR 12.6 mio to reduce costs in 2005)
(26 for Civil Service Tribunal)
(26 for Civil Service Tribunal)
Section IV covers both the expenditure necessary for the functioning of the Court of Justice and of the Court of First Instance.
Section IV covers both the expenditure necessary for the functioning of the Court of Justice and of the Court of First Instance.
The estimates by the Court of Justice are set at EUR 253.9 million, which corresponds to an increase of 10.9 % over 2005 budget.
The estimates by the Court of Justice are set at EUR 253.9 million, which corresponds to an increase of 10.9 % over 2005 budget.
The Court of Justice has made early payments for its buildings, which reduced the budgetary cost for 2005.
The Court of Justice has made early payments for its buildings, which reduced the budgetary cost for 2005.
Part of the budget increase can thus be explained by the fact that due the 2004 frontloading of EUR 12.6 million on buildings, the annual lease-purchase allowance of EUR 10.1 million was not included in the 2005 budget of the Court of Justice.
Part of the budget increase can thus be explained by the fact that due the 2004 frontloading of EUR 12.6 million on buildings, the annual lease-purchase allowance of EUR 10.1 million was not included in the 2005 budget of the Court of Justice.
The annual payments for the ‘Annex’ buildings are scheduled to be resumed in 2006.
The annual payments for the ‘Annex’ buildings are scheduled to be resumed in 2006.
An amount of EUR 8.5 million is therefore entered in the 2006 estimates for lease/purchase payments of property.
An amount of EUR 8.5 million is therefore entered in the 2006 estimates for lease/purchase payments of property.
In addition, the new Civil Service Tribunal, which is expected to take up its duties at the beginning of 2006, is included in the estimates for 2006 with EUR 6.9 million of additional expenditure.
In addition, the new Civil Service Tribunal, which is expected to take up its duties at the beginning of 2006, is included in the estimates for 2006 with EUR 6.9 million of additional expenditure.
The requested 26 new posts are to be provided for the new Tribunal: 16 for the cabinets of the seven judges and 10 for the Registry.
The requested 26 new posts are to be provided for the new Tribunal: 16 for the cabinets of the seven judges and 10 for the Registry.
The other 12 new posts (4 A*6, 7 B*3 and 1 C*1) requested are all for reinforcement of the Informatics and New Technologies Division.
The other 12 new posts (4 A*6, 7 B*3 and 1 C*1) requested are all for reinforcement of the Informatics and New Technologies Division.
It is proposed to recruit 16 contract staff in the lead-up to enlargement to Romania and Bulgaria.
It is proposed to recruit 16 contract staff in the lead-up to enlargement to Romania and Bulgaria.
There is an increase of EUR 1.749 million under Article 189 « Supplementary services » for freelance interpretation, proof-reading of texts and translation.
There is an increase of EUR 1.749 million under Article 189 « Supplementary services » for freelance interpretation, proof-reading of texts and translation.
Following the decision to cease the paper version version of the « Bulletin » of the Court’s activities and replace it by a document circulated electronically, savings accounting for EUR 395 000 can be made in Chapter 27 « Publishing and information ».
Following the decision to cease the paper version version of the « Bulletin » of the Court’s activities and replace it by a document circulated electronically, savings accounting for EUR 395 000 can be made in Chapter 27 « Publishing and information ».
Budget 2004 (incl. frontloading of EUR 204.000 to reduce costs in 2005)
Budget 2004 (incl. frontloading of EUR 204.000 to reduce costs in 2005)
The estimates by the Court of Auditors are set at around EUR 114.6 million, which corresponds to an increase of 7.15 % over 2005 budget.
The estimates by the Court of Auditors are set at around EUR 114.6 million, which corresponds to an increase of 7.15 % over 2005 budget.
Specific events that will have to be financed in the 2006 budget include the end of mandates of eight Members of the Court (EUR 1.6 million), limited preparations for the next enlargement (EUR 471.200 for conversion of offices into two cabinets of Members and employment of auxiliary translators in the new languages), studies on projects on updating K1 building and construction of K3 building (EUR 200.000) and software on accruals accounting (EUR 310.000).
Specific events that will have to be financed in the 2006 budget include the end of mandates of eight Members of the Court (EUR 1.6 million), limited preparations for the next enlargement (EUR 471.200 for conversion of offices into two cabinets of Members and employment of auxiliary translators in the new languages), studies on projects on updating K1 building and construction of K3 building (EUR 200.000) and software on accruals accounting (EUR 310.000).
Six new posts in view of the next enlargement are sought in 2006.
Six new posts in view of the next enlargement are sought in 2006.
The Court of Auditors plans to exceptionnally recruit six translators as auxiliaries from Romania and Bulgaria in advance of the next enlargement.
The Court of Auditors plans to exceptionnally recruit six translators as auxiliaries from Romania and Bulgaria in advance of the next enlargement.
It is also requesting six AD6 posts without financing to able to offer these auxiliary staff permanent posts following the enlargement, providing that they have passed the competition and perform satisfactorily.
It is also requesting six AD6 posts without financing to able to offer these auxiliary staff permanent posts following the enlargement, providing that they have passed the competition and perform satisfactorily.
Otherwise, the Court of Auditors will no longer recruit auxiliary staff from 1 May 2005.
Otherwise, the Court of Auditors will no longer recruit auxiliary staff from 1 May 2005.
The Court of Auditors is requesting nine other new posts: one AD6 auditor post (to replace a temporary AD12 posts reployed to Cabinet of President), one AD6 to accountancy service as well as two AD6 posts plus five AST3 assistant posts to human resources.
The Court of Auditors is requesting nine other new posts: one AD6 auditor post (to replace a temporary AD12 posts reployed to Cabinet of President), one AD6 to accountancy service as well as two AD6 posts plus five AST3 assistant posts to human resources.
Following a recent call for tenders reducing printing costs, the estimate for Article 270 – Official Journal – for 2006 is EUR 850 000 corresponding to a reduction of 32.16%.
Following a recent call for tenders reducing printing costs, the estimate for Article 270 – Official Journal – for 2006 is EUR 850 000 corresponding to a reduction of 32.16%.
Budget 2004 (incl. frontloading to reduce costs in 2005)
Budget 2004 (incl. frontloading to reduce costs in 2005)
The estimates by the European Economic and Social Committee are set at around EUR 109.3 million, which corresponds to an increase of 5.3 % over 2005 budget.
The estimates by the European Economic and Social Committee are set at around EUR 109.3 million, which corresponds to an increase of 5.3 % over 2005 budget.
The Economic and Social Committee is requesting 38 new posts.
The Economic and Social Committee is requesting 38 new posts.
30 new posts are requested for the joint services: 27 posts (1 A*12, 19 A*6 and 7 B*3) mainly for translation in view of the next enlargement and three other posts (1 A*6 for IT, 1 A*6 for financial and contract management, 1 B*3 multimedia specialist).
30 new posts are requested for the joint services: 27 posts (1 A*12, 19 A*6 and 7 B*3) mainly for translation in view of the next enlargement and three other posts (1 A*6 for IT, 1 A*6 for financial and contract management, 1 B*3 multimedia specialist).
Eight other posts (2 A*6, 6 B*3) are requested for different services in its own secretariat (committee on industrial change, external relations, communication, registry, human resources).
Eight other posts (2 A*6, 6 B*3) are requested for different services in its own secretariat (committee on industrial change, external relations, communication, registry, human resources).
Budget items in the increase include office furniture (frontloading in 2004), day nurseries, interpretating and publication in the Official Journal.
Budget items in the increase include office furniture (frontloading in 2004), day nurseries, interpretating and publication in the Official Journal.
In the 2006 guidelines report on other institutions, Parliament stressed the importance of budgetary rigour, especially in relation to property projects.
In the 2006 guidelines report on other institutions, Parliament stressed the importance of budgetary rigour, especially in relation to property projects.
It invited the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions to submit a report to the European Parliament on their building projects and needs for rented office space and on the functioning of the joint services.
It invited the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions to submit a report to the European Parliament on their building projects and needs for rented office space and on the functioning of the joint services.
The EP asked the two institutions to provide reports on the situation as regards the occupation of posts in financial control.
The EP asked the two institutions to provide reports on the situation as regards the occupation of posts in financial control.
The estimates by the Committee of the Regions are set at around EUR 60.3 million, which corresponds to an increase of 6.98 % over 2005 budget.
The estimates by the Committee of the Regions are set at around EUR 60.3 million, which corresponds to an increase of 6.98 % over 2005 budget.
Contrary to the other institutions, the Committee of the Regions was not allocated all posts it requested in the 2005 procedure (seven posts were not created).
Contrary to the other institutions, the Committee of the Regions was not allocated all posts it requested in the 2005 procedure (seven posts were not created).
It is now requesting 47 new posts (21 for joint services - mainly translators in view of the next enlargement), 3 enlargement posts for the political groups and 21 other posts for its own secretariat, mainly for committee work.
It is now requesting 47 new posts (21 for joint services - mainly translators in view of the next enlargement), 3 enlargement posts for the political groups and 21 other posts for its own secretariat, mainly for committee work.
The appropriations for studies and external experts (Article 260) increase by EUR 199 500 corresponding to +30%.
The appropriations for studies and external experts (Article 260) increase by EUR 199 500 corresponding to +30%.
Some information lines are also subject to relatively high increases.
Some information lines are also subject to relatively high increases.
Total increase 2005/2006 in %
Total increase 2005/2006 in %
The European Ombudsman was established in 1995.
The European Ombudsman was established in 1995.
Since 2000, the Ombudsman's budget is no longer an annex to Parliament's budget, but constitutes a separate Section of the budget.
Since 2000, the Ombudsman's budget is no longer an annex to Parliament's budget, but constitutes a separate Section of the budget.
The Ombudsman considers it necessary to revisit the co-operation agreements with the European Parliament and achieve full autonomy in relation to staff management.
The Ombudsman considers it necessary to revisit the co-operation agreements with the European Parliament and achieve full autonomy in relation to staff management.
The total number of complaints received by the Ombudsman in 2004 was 3 276, representing a 53 % increase compared to the previous year.
The total number of complaints received by the Ombudsman in 2004 was 3 276, representing a 53 % increase compared to the previous year.
The number of complaints received in the first quarter of 2005 represents a 38 % increase relative to the preceding year.
The number of complaints received in the first quarter of 2005 represents a 38 % increase relative to the preceding year.
The estimates by the Ombudsman are set at around EUR 7.7 million.
The estimates by the Ombudsman are set at around EUR 7.7 million.
The increase over 2005 budget amounts to 5.7 %.
The increase over 2005 budget amounts to 5.7 %.
The Ombudsman requests two A*5 posts and one C*1 posts in view of the next enlargement.
The Ombudsman requests two A*5 posts and one C*1 posts in view of the next enlargement.
In addition, the Ombudsman requests one A*5 and two B*3 posts for direct management of his staff.
In addition, the Ombudsman requests one A*5 and two B*3 posts for direct management of his staff.
European Data-Protection Supervisor (EDPS) (Section VIII B)
European Data-Protection Supervisor (EDPS) (Section VIII B)
The budget proposal is set at EUR 3.6 million corresponding to an increase of 25 % over the 2005 budget.
The budget proposal is set at EUR 3.6 million corresponding to an increase of 25 % over the 2005 budget.
The EDPS requests the creation of 5 new permanent posts (3 A*8, 1 B*8 and 1 C*6).
The EDPS requests the creation of 5 new permanent posts (3 A*8, 1 B*8 and 1 C*6).
The posts are requested at level which would allow for transfers from other institutions.
The posts are requested at level which would allow for transfers from other institutions.
The increase of staff in 2006 is considered by the EDPS to require the rental of additional premises estimated at 50% of the current premises.
The increase of staff in 2006 is considered by the EDPS to require the rental of additional premises estimated at 50% of the current premises.
Outlook on the 2006 budget procedure on other institutions
Outlook on the 2006 budget procedure on other institutions
In the coming months, the Rapporteur will meet with representatives of all other institutions, study their estimates in detail and gather information in view of Parliament's first reading.
In the coming months, the Rapporteur will meet with representatives of all other institutions, study their estimates in detail and gather information in view of Parliament's first reading.
Following the July budget conciliation and the adoption of Council's Draft Budget, the Rapporteur on other institutions, together with the General Rapporteur on Commission's budget, will present a working document on Heading 5 - Administrative expenditure.
Following the July budget conciliation and the adoption of Council's Draft Budget, the Rapporteur on other institutions, together with the General Rapporteur on Commission's budget, will present a working document on Heading 5 - Administrative expenditure.
An exchange of views with the Secretaries-General of other institutions will take place in the Committee on Budgets in September.
An exchange of views with the Secretaries-General of other institutions will take place in the Committee on Budgets in September.
Parliament's Secretary-General and the Vice-President responsible for budget will attend a meeting of the Committee on Budgets to present the proposals by the Bureau.
Parliament's Secretary-General and the Vice-President responsible for budget will attend a meeting of the Committee on Budgets to present the proposals by the Bureau.
The Committee on Budgets will vote on the budgetary amendments and the budget resolution on other sections in October, in view of the first reading vote in plenary of the budget for 2006 at the end of October 2005.
The Committee on Budgets will vote on the budgetary amendments and the budget resolution on other sections in October, in view of the first reading vote in plenary of the budget for 2006 at the end of October 2005.
Due to the tight deadlines, the Rapporteur calls for timely submission of all necessary information to be able to make recommendations, negotiate and table budgetary amendments.
Due to the tight deadlines, the Rapporteur calls for timely submission of all necessary information to be able to make recommendations, negotiate and table budgetary amendments.
13 September 2005
13 September 2005
Council's Draft budget for 2006 on Administrative Expenditure
Council's Draft budget for 2006 on Administrative Expenditure
At its first reading of the 2006 budget, the Council decided to apply a reduction of 2% on current administrative expenditure.
At its first reading of the 2006 budget, the Council decided to apply a reduction of 2% on current administrative expenditure.