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Following the Director-General for Agriculture’s declaration for 2001, intensive efforts were launched to solve the problems stemming from discrepancies in the financial field between multi-annual research contracts and annual budget allocations on the one hand and certain internal organisational shortcomings on the other. 
Following the Director-General for AgricultureŐs declaration for 2001, intensive efforts were launched to solve the problems stemming from discrepancies in the financial field between multi-annual research contracts and annual budget allocations on the one hand and certain internal organisational shortcomings on the other.
An internal task force was set up in 2002 to make up the backlog for nine outstanding projects. 
An internal task force was set up in 2002 to make up the backlog for nine outstanding projects.
An action plan was successfully carried out in 2002 and the management of the projects could then be deemed as normali-sed, and the reservations raised in the Director-General’s annual declaration for 2002 were therefore not repeated. 
An action plan was successfully carried out in 2002 and the management of the projects could then be deemed as normalised, and the reservations raised in the Director-GeneralŐs annual declaration for 2002 were therefore not repeated.
Although the Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection did not raise any formal reservations in its 2001 Annual Activity Report, it did raise concerns about weaknesses related to the management of past projects. 
Although the Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection did not raise any formal reservations in its 2001 Annual Activity Report, it did raise concerns about weaknesses related to the management of past projects.
In fact, since 1999 it had started introducing corrective measures to improve management of the fund. 
In fact, since 1999 it had started introducing corrective measures to improve management of the fund.
The effect of these measures could be seen after 2001. 
The effect of these measures could be seen after 2001.
From a budget point of view, the level of budget consumption has reached an average over 80 % during the last three years and this despite a huge increase in the budget (from EUR 3 million to 14,4 million in 2004). 
From a budget point of view, the level of budget consumption has reached an average over 80 % during the last three years and this despite a huge increase in the budget (from EUR 3 million to 14,4 million in 2004).
With its new communication strategy, the Commission is now able to manage the Tobacco Fund adequately and even to handle a new increase in the budget. 
With its new communication strategy, the Commission is now able to manage the Tobacco Fund adequately and even to handle a new increase in the budget.
The proportion of the specific aid the producer groups were expected to spend was outlined in Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 2848/98. 
The proportion of the specific aid the producer groups were expected to spend was outlined in Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 2848/98.
The evaluation of the sector showed that most producer groups have developed orientation, assistance and training measures which aim to reduce plant protection product residues and other harmful elements (heavy metals, nitrosamines, plastic wires, etc.), by improved farming and harvesting techniques (reduced use of chemicals, rationalisation of water distribution, waste collection, etc.). 
The evaluation of the sector showed that most producer groups have developed orientation, assistance and training measures which aim to reduce plant protection product residues and other harmful elements (heavy metals, nitrosamines, plastic wires, etc.), by improved farming and harvesting techniques (reduced use of chemicals, rationalisation of water distribution, waste collection, etc.).
However, the evaluator was not able to find objective proof of the effects of these activities. 
However, the evaluator was not able to find objective proof of the effects of these activities.
Based on the FADN data, checks on the use of plant protection products and fertiliser showed an intensification of farming practices and therefore some worsening of the environmental impact of the crop, albeit on a much reduced total area (– 43 % in 10 years). 
Based on the FADN data, checks on the use of plant protection products and fertiliser showed an intensification of farming practices and therefore some worsening of the environmental impact of the crop, albeit on a much reduced total area (Đ 43 % in 10 years).
This intensification favoured the improvement of production quality in terms of colour and leaf integrity and increased yield. 
This intensification favoured the improvement of production quality in terms of colour and leaf integrity and increased yield.
58 and 59. the Commission has chosen to set the buy-back price initially at a low level and gradually increased this level in order to improve the performance of the buy-back instrument. 
58 and 59. the Commission has chosen to set the buy-back price initially at a low level and gradually increased this level in order to improve the performance of the buy-back instrument.
Although the cumulated quantity bought back might be low in terms of percentage of the total, both buy-back and transfer of thresholds have led to a decrease in variety group III with 10569 tonnes (–33%) and group V with 12365 tonnes (– 78 %). 
Although the cumulated quantity bought back might be low in terms of percentage of the total, both buy-back and transfer of thresholds have led to a decrease in variety group III with 10569 tonnes (Đ33%) and group V with 12365 tonnes (Đ 78 %).
This achievement can be deemed a success. 
This achievement can be deemed a success.
Finally, between 1999 and 2002, although other factors could also be taken into account, the buy-back scheme favoured restructuring of production: 10 671 producers left the sector and 12 549 tonnes of production quota were sold to other producers who were then able to develop their production structure. 
Finally, between 1999 and 2002, although other factors could also be taken into account, the buy-back scheme favoured restructuring of production: 10 671 producers left the sector and 12 549 tonnes of production quota were sold to other producers who were then able to develop their production structure.
It should also be noted that since 2003, Member States have set up reconversion programmes under the Community Tobacco Fund. 
It should also be noted that since 2003, Member States have set up reconversion programmes under the Community Tobacco Fund.
Actions to convert producers to other crops or economic activities as well as studies on the possibilities of such conversion or actions of general interest are financed by the Community Tobacco Fund. 
Actions to convert producers to other crops or economic activities as well as studies on the possibilities of such conversion or actions of general interest are financed by the Community Tobacco Fund.
192 individual reconversion projects and 17 studies or actions of common interest were launched in 2003. 
192 individual reconversion projects and 17 studies or actions of common interest were launched in 2003.
There are 498 individual reconversion actions and 10 studies or actions of common interest which are being financed in 2004. 
There are 498 individual reconversion actions and 10 studies or actions of common interest which are being financed in 2004.
In the framework of sound financial management 
In the framework of sound financial management
C 41/30 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie 17.2.2005 60. 
C 41/30 EN Official Journal of the European Union 17.2.2005 60.
Although Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 provides for the possibility of including measures in the Rural Development Programmes (RDPs) for the conversion of tobacco-growing regions to other activities, the programming is decentralised and therefore drawn up by the Member States according to their needs and priorities. 
Although Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 provides for the possibility of including measures in the Rural Development Programmes (RDPs) for the conversion of tobacco-growing regions to other activities, the programming is decentralised and therefore drawn up by the Member States according to their needs and priorities.
Moreover, the Regulation does not limit conversion only to other tobacco related activities. 
Moreover, the Regulation does not limit conversion only to other tobacco related activities.
The Rural Development Programme (RDP) for Umbria provides two measures where aid is granted to companies who dry tobacco if they invest in the renewal of drying installations on condition that the new machines have at least a 10 % lower production capacity. 
The Rural Development Programme (RDP) for Umbria provides two measures where aid is granted to companies who dry tobacco if they invest in the renewal of drying installations on condition that the new machines have at least a 10 % lower production capacity.
As regards investments in agricultural holdings, specific investments are allowed as long as they are consistent with the production quota. 
As regards investments in agricultural holdings, specific investments are allowed as long as they are consistent with the production quota.
Conversion measures can be included in the diversification measure. 
Conversion measures can be included in the diversification measure.
For the regions where there is the greatest need to convert to other activities, like eastern Macedonia and Thrace, these tobacco areas have limited potential for conversion and other off-farm activities. 
For the regions where there is the greatest need to convert to other activities, like eastern Macedonia and Thrace, these tobacco areas have limited potential for conversion and other off-farm activities.
The examination in the external evaluation report (see ECA’s footnote 25) demonstrates that the national reserve did not in any way hamper the continued restructuring of the tobacco holdings. 
The examination in the external evaluation report (see ECAŐs footnote 25) demonstrates that the national reserve did not in any way hamper the continued restructuring of the tobacco holdings.
The area and number of holdings have constantly decreased. 
The area and number of holdings have constantly decreased.
Enforced reductions of all quotas to create the national reserve did not exacerbate the situation as quota reductions were limited to only 0,5 to 2 % and were proportional to the quota volume. 
Enforced reductions of all quotas to create the national reserve did not exacerbate the situation as quota reductions were limited to only 0,5 to 2 % and were proportional to the quota volume.
However, the level of allocations from the national reserve was sometimes insufficient to ensure the viability of new producers. 
However, the level of allocations from the national reserve was sometimes insufficient to ensure the viability of new producers.
The administrative burden also increased. 
The administrative burden also increased.
The measure became an option for the Member States from the 2002 harvest year onwards. 
The measure became an option for the Member States from the 2002 harvest year onwards.
Compared to the situation before the reform, the national authorities had a lower workload because they only had to pay premium amounts to producer groups. 
Compared to the situation before the reform, the national authorities had a lower workload because they only had to pay premium amounts to producer groups.
Producer groups were responsible for distributing payments to individual producers. 
Producer groups were responsible for distributing payments to individual producers.
Furthermore, computerised information systems considerably facilitated data management. 
Furthermore, computerised information systems considerably facilitated data management.
In practice, however, some Member States preferred to handle the premium payment themselves. 
In practice, however, some Member States preferred to handle the premium payment themselves.
It is true that control measures had increased with the 1998 reform. 
It is true that control measures had increased with the 1998 reform.
The matters referred to by the Court are currently being investigated by the Commission’s departments. 
The matters referred to by the Court are currently being investigated by the CommissionŐs departments.
Given the overcapacity in the processing sector in Spain and the concentration of most of it in one first processor, the Commission considers that production capacity is not the leading factor in the contractual relation between parties. 
Given the overcapacity in the processing sector in Spain and the concentration of most of it in one first processor, the Commission considers that production capacity is not the leading factor in the contractual relation between parties.
The Italian global three-year price agreement is one of the elements on which the Commission has based its Statement of Objections (see point X). 
The Italian global three-year price agreement is one of the elements on which the Commission has based its Statement of Objections (see point X).
With regard to the situation in Greece the Commission is currently assessing whether the matters referred to by the Court and those which the Commission identified in the course of its subsequent investigation represent an infringement of Article 81 of the EC Treaty. 
With regard to the situation in Greece the Commission is currently assessing whether the matters referred to by the Court and those which the Commission identified in the course of its subsequent investigation represent an infringement of Article 81 of the EC Treaty.
The Member States are responsible for approval of first processors (and, where necessary, withdrawal thereof). 
The Member States are responsible for approval of first processors (and, where necessary, withdrawal thereof).
This has been checked in audits by the audit services, in particular to verify the existence of proper approval of first processors authorised to sign cultivation contracts with producer groups. 
This has been checked in audits by the audit services, in particular to verify the existence of proper approval of first processors authorised to sign cultivation contracts with producer groups.
Particular attention was paid to checks on areas to be planted with tobacco, defined as a key control by the audit services, as the audit reports show. 
Particular attention was paid to checks on areas to be planted with tobacco, defined as a key control by the audit services, as the audit reports show.
The Commission carried out a series of audits in 2001 and 2003 which revealed some findings similar to those made by the Court of Auditors and which have been taken into account in the ongoing clearance of accounts procedures. 
The Commission carried out a series of audits in 2001 and 2003 which revealed some findings similar to those made by the Court of Auditors and which have been taken into account in the ongoing clearance of accounts procedures.
Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 provides that, before a decision to refuse financing is taken, the results of the Commission’s checks and the replies of the Member State concerned shall be notified in writing, after which the two parties shall endeavour to reach agreement on the action to be taken. 
Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 provides that, before a decision to refuse financing is taken, the results of the CommissionŐs checks and the replies of the Member State concerned shall be notified in writing, after which the two parties shall endeavour to reach agreement on the action to be taken.
For all audits carried out in 2001, bilateral procedures took place. 
For all audits carried out in 2001, bilateral procedures took place.
The Commission, noting that the procedures for France and Germany have been completed, is aware that there are some delays with certain dossiers in other Member States and will endeavour to complete them as soon as possible. 
The Commission, noting that the procedures for France and Germany have been completed, is aware that there are some delays with certain dossiers in other Member States and will endeavour to complete them as soon as possible.
The auction system could possibly have had a role 64 to 65. in the producing Member States where the number of first processors was sufficient to allow fair competition (e.g. in Italy, Greece or Spain). 
The auction system could possibly have had a role 64 to 65. in the producing Member States where the number of first processors was sufficient to allow fair competition (e.g. in Italy, Greece or Spain).
In Greece and Italy however, small first proces-sors, which feared too much competition from larger firms, considered the bidding system not in their interest. 
In Greece and Italy however, small first processors, which feared too much competition from larger firms, considered the bidding system not in their interest.
In the Member States with a highly concentrated structure of the first processing industry the auction system is more difficult to set up. 
In the Member States with a highly concentrated structure of the first processing industry the auction system is more difficult to set up.
The calculation and distribution of the national reserve increased the workload of the national administrations. 
The calculation and distribution of the national reserve increased the workload of the national administrations.
In 2001, therefore, the Commission proposed abolishing the national reserve. 
In 2001, therefore, the Commission proposed abolishing the national reserve.
The Council decided that the reserve could remain an option for the Member States. 
The Council decided that the reserve could remain an option for the Member States.
Since 2002, most Member States have abandoned the national reserve. 
Since 2002, most Member States have abandoned the national reserve.
17.2.2005 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie C 41/31 MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF THE REFORMED CMO 76. 
17.2.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 41/31 MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF THE REFORMED CMO 76.
The Commission notes the Court of Auditors proposal concerning the issue of ‘key controls’. 
The Commission notes the Court of Auditors proposal concerning the issue of Ôkey controlsŐ.
However, the Commission defined the key controls to be carried out in the tobacco sector in 2001 and is of the opinion that they cover the essential controls foreseen by the Regulation. 
However, the Commission defined the key controls to be carried out in the tobacco sector in 2001 and is of the opinion that they cover the essential controls foreseen by the Regulation.
From the information gathered in the audits by its departments and the subsequent clearance of accounts procedures, the Commission has been unable to conclude that the similarity in moisture content results from a lack of compliance with the control procedures in Greece. 
From the information gathered in the audits by its departments and the subsequent clearance of accounts procedures, the Commission has been unable to conclude that the similarity in moisture content results from a lack of compliance with the control procedures in Greece.
The audit services have drawn up a programme to check expenditure in the tobacco sector in all Member States with sizeable production (Italy, Greece, Spain, France) over the years 2001 and 2003; some points raised by the Court that were already known to the Commission have been checked. 
The audit services have drawn up a programme to check expenditure in the tobacco sector in all Member States with sizeable production (Italy, Greece, Spain, France) over the years 2001 and 2003; some points raised by the Court that were already known to the Commission have been checked.
The Financial Regulation and its implementing rules provide for regular evaluation, but not on an annual basis. 
The Financial Regulation and its implementing rules provide for regular evaluation, but not on an annual basis.
It cannot therefore be expected that an evaluation or related information on each budget line or spending programme will be found in the material provided for by the Commission in the annual budgetary procedure. 
It cannot therefore be expected that an evaluation or related information on each budget line or spending programme will be found in the material provided for by the Commission in the annual budgetary procedure.
The Commission applies the legislation in force in order to quantify the annual budgetary requirements. 
The Commission applies the legislation in force in order to quantify the annual budgetary requirements.
Evaluation results can be used to improve the budgetary procedures but only after amendment of existing legislation. 
Evaluation results can be used to improve the budgetary procedures but only after amendment of existing legislation.
The Commission, however, systematically informs the budgetary authority each year about all evaluation activities carried out in a specific document entitled ‘Annual Evaluation Re-view’. 
The Commission, however, systematically informs the budgetary authority each year about all evaluation activities carried out in a specific document entitled ÔAnnual Evaluation ReviewŐ.
In the case of tobacco, an evaluation of the CMO was carried out by the Commission departments in 2002 and subsequently reported in the Annual Evaluation Review 2002. 
In the case of tobacco, an evaluation of the CMO was carried out by the Commission departments in 2002 and subsequently reported in the Annual Evaluation Review 2002.
In addition, the full report was published on the Commission’s EUROPA website. 
In addition, the full report was published on the CommissionŐs EUROPA website.
Article 54 of Regulation (EC) No 2848/98 does not specify a deadline for the publication of a list of approved first processors. 
Article 54 of Regulation (EC) No 2848/98 does not specify a deadline for the publication of a list of approved first processors.
84 and 85. 
84 and 85.
Article 26 of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 required the Commission to submit a report on the functioning of the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco to the European Parliament and to the Council before 1 April 2002. 
Article 26 of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 required the Commission to submit a report on the functioning of the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco to the European Parliament and to the Council before 1 April 2002.
The Commission submitted the requested report (1) in November 2002, seven months behind deadline. 
The Commission submitted the requested report (1) in November 2002, seven months behind deadline.
(1) Report to the European Parliament and the Council on the operation of the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco, SEC(2002) 1183, 6.11.2002. 
(1) Report to the European Parliament and the Council on the operation of the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco, SEC(2002) 1183, 6.11.2002.
In the meantime, the Commission had employed an external evaluator to examine the CMO. 
In the meantime, the Commission had employed an external evaluator to examine the CMO.
This evaluation (2) was available in October 2003. 
This evaluation (2) was available in October 2003.
Furthermore, in preparation for a reform of the raw tobacco sector, the Commission carried out an Extended Impact Assessment (3), which was completed on 23 September 2003. 
Furthermore, in preparation for a reform of the raw tobacco sector, the Commission carried out an Extended Impact Assessment (3), which was completed on 23 September 2003.
The Commission considers that other elements of the evaluation report’s conclusions should be considered as well (see Chapter 9, pp. 
The Commission considers that other elements of the evaluation reportŐs conclusions should be considered as well (see Chapter 9, pp. 212 to 220): (a) with respect to the Ôlack of reliable informationŐ, the evaluator referred only to insufficient data on processed production, stocks, and marketed quantities by first processors (see paragraph 4.1.5. in the Evaluation report, p.