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The communication entitled « Towards a European governance strategy for fiscal statistics » adopted by the Commission on 22 December proposes that the existing legal framework be completed by stronger data monitoring mechanisms designed to improve the operational capacities of Eurostat and ECFIN , and to develop minimum European standards for the institutional set-up of statistical authorities .
The communication entitled « Towards a European governance strategy for fiscal statistics » adopted by the Commission on 22 December proposes that the existing legal framework be completed by stronger data monitoring mechanisms designed to improve the operational capacities of Eurostat and ECFIN , and to develop minimum European standards for the institutional set-up of statistical authorities .
The proposed measures cover the two first lines of action included in this Communication .
The proposed measures cover the two first lines of action included in this Communication .
As for the third line of action , the Commission is working on a proposal for adoption by the College before June 2005 .
As for the third line of action , the Commission is working on a proposal for adoption by the College before June 2005 .
This will be based on a Code of Conduct currently being drawn up by the Commission together with Member States
This will be based on a Code of Conduct currently being drawn up by the Commission together with Member States
Value added of Community involvement and coherence of the proposal with other financial instruments and possible synergy
Value added of Community involvement and coherence of the proposal with other financial instruments and possible synergy
The Commission has a major direct responsibility in analysing and assessing deficit and debt figures for correct implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact , and is obliged to provide the statistics on the excessive deficit procedure , based on data reported by Member States and Candidate Countries .
The Commission has a major direct responsibility in analysing and assessing deficit and debt figures for correct implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact , and is obliged to provide the statistics on the excessive deficit procedure , based on data reported by Member States and Candidate Countries .
This is an important role to be played by the Commission given the fact that the Member States constitute an interested party .
This is an important role to be played by the Commission given the fact that the Member States constitute an interested party .
This enhanced Community involvement will also increase harmonisation of national approaches and tap into potential synergies by including experts from other Member States in in-depth monitoring visits .
This enhanced Community involvement will also increase harmonisation of national approaches and tap into potential synergies by including experts from other Member States in in-depth monitoring visits .
Objectives , expected results and related indicators of the proposal in the context of the ABM framework The Commission has a major responsibility to provide an independent view on data quality under the protocol attached to the Maastricht Treaty and Council Regulation ( EC ) No 3605/1993 .
Objectives , expected results and related indicators of the proposal in the context of the ABM framework The Commission has a major responsibility to provide an independent view on data quality under the protocol attached to the Maastricht Treaty and Council Regulation ( EC ) No 3605/1993 .
The main objectives would be to establish further monitoring of national systems for the production of budgetary statistics and to minimise cases of incorrect reporting of deficit and debt figures ( as exemplified by the recent case in Greece ) .
The main objectives would be to establish further monitoring of national systems for the production of budgetary statistics and to minimise cases of incorrect reporting of deficit and debt figures ( as exemplified by the recent case in Greece ) .
Better quality data are expected to result , based on a more reliable and consistent approach .
Better quality data are expected to result , based on a more reliable and consistent approach .
Detection of structural weaknesses in the system ( systemic risk ) and unreliable data will indicate progress .
Detection of structural weaknesses in the system ( systemic risk ) and unreliable data will indicate progress .
Key indicators will be the number of ex-post corrections of data by Eurostat and the number of in-depth monitoring visits .
Key indicators will be the number of ex-post corrections of data by Eurostat and the number of in-depth monitoring visits .
Method of Implementation ( indicative ) Indicate the method ( s ) 22 chosen for implementation of the action .
Method of Implementation ( indicative ) Indicate the method ( s ) 22 chosen for implementation of the action .
⌧ Centralised Management ⌧ ‫ٱ‬
⌧ Centralised Management ⌧ ‫ٱ‬
Directly by the Commission Indirectly by delegation to : ‫ٱ‬ ‫ٱ‬
Directly by the Commission Indirectly by delegation to : ‫ٱ‬ ‫ٱ‬
Executive Agencies Bodies set up by the Communities as referred to in Art. 185 of the Financial Regulation National public-sector bodies / bodies with publicservice mission
Executive Agencies Bodies set up by the Communities as referred to in Art. 185 of the Financial Regulation National public-sector bodies / bodies with publicservice mission
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‫ ٱ‬Shared or decentralised management
‫ ٱ‬Shared or decentralised management
Where more than one method is indicated please provide additional details in the « Relevant comments » section .
Where more than one method is indicated please provide additional details in the « Relevant comments » section .
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With Member States With third countries
With Member States With third countries
‫ ٱ‬Joint management with international organisations ( please specify )
‫ ٱ‬Joint management with international organisations ( please specify )
Relevant comments :
Relevant comments :
MONITORING AND EVALUATION 6.1 .
MONITORING AND EVALUATION 6.1 .
Monitoring system The quality of the data reported will be monitored by way of application of the provisions of the European system of national and regional accounts in the Community , as adopted by Regulation ( EC ) No 2223/96 ( ESA 95 ) , which forms the basis for the reporting and provision of statistical data in the context of the excessive deficit procedure .
Monitoring system The quality of the data reported will be monitored by way of application of the provisions of the European system of national and regional accounts in the Community , as adopted by Regulation ( EC ) No 2223/96 ( ESA 95 ) , which forms the basis for the reporting and provision of statistical data in the context of the excessive deficit procedure .
The statistical systems put in place by Member States and Candidate Countries will be checked against those systems already providing good quality figures ..
The statistical systems put in place by Member States and Candidate Countries will be checked against those systems already providing good quality figures ..
Regular reports on the functioning of the systems and the results of the monitoring process ( countries visited , problems encountered and solutions envisaged ) will be submitted to the Commission , the Parliament and the Council .
Regular reports on the functioning of the systems and the results of the monitoring process ( countries visited , problems encountered and solutions envisaged ) will be submitted to the Commission , the Parliament and the Council .
Evaluation 6.2.1 .
Evaluation 6.2.1 .
Ex-ante evaluation Recent Council meetings have concluded that the independence and quality of statistics need to be improved and the Commission has been asked to make proposals in this area .
Ex-ante evaluation Recent Council meetings have concluded that the independence and quality of statistics need to be improved and the Commission has been asked to make proposals in this area .
Given the urgency imposed by the Council , the Commission has recently adopted two communications on this issue .
Given the urgency imposed by the Council , the Commission has recently adopted two communications on this issue .
Measures taken following an intermediate / ex-post evaluation ( lessons learned from similar experiences in the past ) This is a new measure .
Measures taken following an intermediate / ex-post evaluation ( lessons learned from similar experiences in the past ) This is a new measure .
Terms and frequency of future evaluations In-depth monitoring visits will take place in each Member State in principle once every two years .
Terms and frequency of future evaluations In-depth monitoring visits will take place in each Member State in principle once every two years .
The results of such evaluations will be brought to the attention of the Commission , the EFC / Council , the Parliament and the CMFB .
The results of such evaluations will be brought to the attention of the Commission , the EFC / Council , the Parliament and the CMFB .
The suitability of systems providing public finance data in application of the Maastricht Treaty will be regularly monitored by Eurostat .
The suitability of systems providing public finance data in application of the Maastricht Treaty will be regularly monitored by Eurostat .
The possibility of moving to a risk-based approach to determine the visits could be considered .
The possibility of moving to a risk-based approach to determine the visits could be considered .
However , this will only be possible after each country concerned has been visited at least once , in order to provide the essential input to such a decision .
However , this will only be possible after each country concerned has been visited at least once , in order to provide the essential input to such a decision .
ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES The proposal itself can be considered to be a measure designed to detect and mitigate any potential non-compliance of MS / CC with the established rules .
ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES The proposal itself can be considered to be a measure designed to detect and mitigate any potential non-compliance of MS / CC with the established rules .
In addition , to ensure the continuing independence and integrity of the inspection capability , a policy of strict rotation of personnel involved in visits to specific Member States and Candidate Countries will be introduced .
In addition , to ensure the continuing independence and integrity of the inspection capability , a policy of strict rotation of personnel involved in visits to specific Member States and Candidate Countries will be introduced .
DETAILS OF RESOURCES 8.1 .
DETAILS OF RESOURCES 8.1 .
Objectives of the proposal in terms of their financial cost Commitment appropriations in EUR million ( to 3 decimal places ) ( Headings of Objectives , actions and outputs should be provided ) Type of output Av. cost Year n No. outputs OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVE No. 123 .....
Objectives of the proposal in terms of their financial cost Commitment appropriations in EUR million ( to 3 decimal places ) ( Headings of Objectives , actions and outputs should be provided ) Type of output Av. cost Year n No. outputs OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVE No. 123 .....
Action 1 .....
Action 1 .....
- Output 1 - Output 2 Action 2 .....
- Output 1 - Output 2 Action 2 .....
- Output 1 Sub-total Objective 1 OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVE No. 2 1 .....
- Output 1 Sub-total Objective 1 OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVE No. 2 1 .....
- Output 1 Sub-total Objective 2 OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVE No. n 1 Sub-total Objective n Total cost Year n + 1 No. outputs Total cost Year n + 2 No. outputs Total cost Year n + 3 No. outputs Total cost Year n + 4 No. outputs Total cost Year n + 5 and later No. outputs Total cost TOTAL
- Output 1 Sub-total Objective 2 OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVE No. n 1 Sub-total Objective n TOTAL COST Total cost Year n + 1 No. outputs Total cost Year n + 2 No. outputs Total cost Year n + 3 No. outputs Total cost Year n + 4 No. outputs Total cost Year n + 5 and later No. outputs Total cost TOTAL
As described under Section 5.3 .
As described under Section 5.3 .
Administrative Expenditure 8.2.1 .
Administrative Expenditure 8.2.1 .
Number and type of human resources
Number and type of human resources
Staff to be assigned to management of the action using existing and / or additional resources ( number of posts / FTEs ) Year n Year n + 1 10 Eurostat 5 ECFIN 7 Eurostat Year n + 2 10 Eurostat 5 ECFIN
Staff to be assigned to management of the action using existing and / or additional resources ( number of posts / FTEs ) Year n Year n + 1 10 Eurostat 5 ECFIN 7 Eurostat Year n + 2 10 Eurostat 5 ECFIN
Year n + 3 10 Eurostat 5 ECFIN 7 Eurostat
Year n + 3 10 Eurostat 5 ECFIN 7 Eurostat
Year n + 4 10 Eurostat 5 ECFIN
Year n + 4 10 Eurostat 5 ECFIN
Year n + 5 10 Eurostat 5 ECFIN 7 Eurostat
Year n + 5 10 Eurostat 5 ECFIN 7 Eurostat
Officials or temporary staff24 ( XX 01 01 )
Officials or temporary staff24 ( XX 01 01 )
A */ AD
A */ AD
5 Eurostat 2 ECFIN
5 Eurostat 2 ECFIN
B *, C */ AST
B *, C */ AST
4 Eurostat
4 Eurostat
7 Eurostat
7 Eurostat
Staff financed25 by Art. XX 01 02 Other staff26 financed by Art. XX 01 04/05 TOTAL 11 22 22 22 22 22
Staff financed25 by Art. XX 01 02 Other staff26 financed by Art. XX 01 04/05 TOTAL 11 22 22 22 22 22
The needs for human and administrative resources shall be covered within the allocation granted to the managing Service in the framework of the annual allocation procedure .
The needs for human and administrative resources shall be covered within the allocation granted to the managing Service in the framework of the annual allocation procedure .
These staff needs could be met by up to a maximum of one third being non-statutory staff , it being essential to maintain the core of a team responsible for independent validation of Member States data as permanent staff .
These staff needs could be met by up to a maximum of one third being non-statutory staff , it being essential to maintain the core of a team responsible for independent validation of Member States data as permanent staff .
The requirements after year ( n + 5 ) would depend on the possibility of moving to a risk-based approach for determining the frequency of visits .
The requirements after year ( n + 5 ) would depend on the possibility of moving to a risk-based approach for determining the frequency of visits .
Description of tasks deriving from the action A. Country-specific issues 1 .
Description of tasks deriving from the action A. Country-specific issues 1 .
Analysis of the collection and reporting systems put in place in Member States and Candidate Countries for government accounts ( EDP reporting ) , and identification of systemic risks
Analysis of the collection and reporting systems put in place in Member States and Candidate Countries for government accounts ( EDP reporting ) , and identification of systemic risks
Cost of which is NOT covered by the reference amount .
Cost of which is NOT covered by the reference amount .
Cost of which is included within the reference amount .
Cost of which is included within the reference amount .
Analysis of all data reported by Member States and Candidate Countries in the context of government accounts ( financial accounts , quarterly sector accounts , revenue and expenditure , EDP figures , figures published by other international organisations , etc .) 3 .
Analysis of all data reported by Member States and Candidate Countries in the context of government accounts ( financial accounts , quarterly sector accounts , revenue and expenditure , EDP figures , figures published by other international organisations , etc .) 3 .
Analysis of the collection and reporting systems put in place in Member States for economic accounts , and identification of systemic risks 4 .
Analysis of the collection and reporting systems put in place in Member States for economic accounts , and identification of systemic risks 4 .
Analysis of all data reported by Member States and Candidate Countries in the context of economic accounts 5 .
Analysis of all data reported by Member States and Candidate Countries in the context of economic accounts 5 .
Fundamental in-depth quality checks by analysing in detail the sources and methods used in the « inventories » of Member States for economic and government accounts ( these documents could each be +/- 400 pages long ) 6 .
Fundamental in-depth quality checks by analysing in detail the sources and methods used in the « inventories » of Member States for economic and government accounts ( these documents could each be +/- 400 pages long ) 6 .
In-depth monitoring visits to Member States and Candidate Countries after analysis of these inventories ( the organisation of these visits would be similar to those conducted by other international organisations , such as the IMF ) 7 .
In-depth monitoring visits to Member States and Candidate Countries after analysis of these inventories ( the organisation of these visits would be similar to those conducted by other international organisations , such as the IMF ) 7 .
Mission reports , which will deal with systemic issues linked to the collection and reporting of fiscal and economic accounts ( in line with the IMF reports on fiscal transparency on the basis of the reports on observance of standards and codes )
Mission reports , which will deal with systemic issues linked to the collection and reporting of fiscal and economic accounts ( in line with the IMF reports on fiscal transparency on the basis of the reports on observance of standards and codes )
B. General horizontal issues 8 .
B. General horizontal issues 8 .
Design of a specific structure for the EDP inventories together with check-lists for each section to ensure that the descriptions are systematic , consistent and comparable across countries 9 .
Design of a specific structure for the EDP inventories together with check-lists for each section to ensure that the descriptions are systematic , consistent and comparable across countries 9 .
Set-up of evaluation / monitoring mechanism 10 .
Set-up of evaluation / monitoring mechanism 10 .
Definition of an appropriate set of indicators needed to counter-check the quality of debt and deficit statistics 11 .
Definition of an appropriate set of indicators needed to counter-check the quality of debt and deficit statistics 11 .
Production of the methodology for visits 12 .
Production of the methodology for visits 12 .
Production of the methodology for reports 13 .
Production of the methodology for reports 13 .
Development of the legislative framework and follow-up 14 .
Development of the legislative framework and follow-up 14 .
Development of the Code of Practice and follow-up 15 .
Development of the Code of Practice and follow-up 15 .
Set-up of data requirements to support the visits 16 .
Set-up of data requirements to support the visits 16 .
Training of new staff
Training of new staff
C. Management , logistics and secretariat
C. Management , logistics and secretariat
Management and overall coordination of the activities 18 .
Management and overall coordination of the activities 18 .
Relations with Member States for the selection of experts 19 .
Relations with Member States for the selection of experts 19 .
Working arrangements with EU committees and groups 20 .
Working arrangements with EU committees and groups 20 .
Preparation of documents for the various committees ( CMFB , SPC , NAWP , FAWP , EFC , etc .) 21 .
Preparation of documents for the various committees ( CMFB , SPC , NAWP , FAWP , EFC , etc .) 21 .
Secretariat assistance 8.2.3 .
Secretariat assistance 8.2.3 .
( When more than one source is stated , please indicate the number of posts originating from each of the sources )
( When more than one source is stated , please indicate the number of posts originating from each of the sources )
Posts currently allocated to the management of the programme to be replaced or extended Posts pre-allocated within the APS / PDB exercise for year n⌧ Posts to be requested in the next APS / PDB procedure 8 ( 5 A */ AD + 3 B *, C */ AST ) EUROSTAT 3 ( 3 A */ AD ) ECFIN ⌧ Posts to be redeployed using existing resources within the managing service ( internal redeployment ) 5 ( 3 A */ AD + 2 B *, C */ AST ) EUROSTAT ( new redeployment 2005 ) p.m. ECFIN undertook extensive internal redeployment in 2004 Posts required for year n although not foreseen in the APS / PDB exercise of the year in question 4 ( 2 A */ AD + 2 B *, C */ AST ) EUROSTAT 2 ( 2 A */ AD ) ECFIN
Posts currently allocated to the management of the programme to be replaced or extended Posts pre-allocated within the APS / PDB exercise for year n⌧ Posts to be requested in the next APS / PDB procedure 8 ( 5 A */ AD + 3 B *, C */ AST ) EUROSTAT 3 ( 3 A */ AD ) ECFIN ⌧ Posts to be redeployed using existing resources within the managing service ( internal redeployment ) 5 ( 3 A */ AD + 2 B *, C */ AST ) EUROSTAT ( new redeployment 2005 ) p.m. ECFIN undertook extensive internal redeployment in 2004 Posts required for year n although not foreseen in the APS / PDB exercise of the year in question 4 ( 2 A */ AD + 2 B *, C */ AST ) EUROSTAT 2 ( 2 A */ AD ) ECFIN
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EUR million ( to 3 decimal places ) Budget line ( number and heading ) Year n Year n + 1 Year n + 2 Year n + 3 Year n + 4 Year n + 5 TOTAL and later
EUR million ( to 3 decimal places ) Budget line ( number and heading ) Year n Year n + 1 Year n + 2 Year n + 3 Year n + 4 Year n + 5 TOTAL and later
1 Technical and administrative assistance ( including related staff costs ) Executive agencies27 Other technical assistance and administrative
1 Technical and administrative assistance ( including related staff costs ) Executive agencies27 Other technical assistance and administrative
- intra muros - extra muros Total Technical and administrative assistance
- intra muros - extra muros Total Technical and administrative assistance
Financial cost of human resources and associated costs not included in the reference amount EUR million ( to 3 decimal places ) Year n + 5 Type of human resources Year n 0.9 * 0.2 # Year n + 1 1.7 * 0.5 # Year n + 2 1.7 * 0.5 # Year n + 3 1.7 * 0.5 # Year n + 4 and later Officials and temporary staff ( XX 01 01 ) Staff financed by Art. XX 01 02 ( auxiliary , END , contract staff , etc .) ( specify budget line ) Total cost of Human Resources and associated costs ( NOT in reference amount ) 1.1 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 / year 1.7 * 0.5 # 1.7 / year * 0.5 #/ year
Financial cost of human resources and associated costs not included in the reference amount EUR million ( to 3 decimal places ) Year n + 5 Type of human resources Year n 0.9 * 0.2 # Year n + 1 1.7 * 0.5 # Year n + 2 1.7 * 0.5 # Year n + 3 1.7 * 0.5 # Year n + 4 and later Officials and temporary staff ( XX 01 01 ) Staff financed by Art. XX 01 02 ( auxiliary , END , contract staff , etc .) ( specify budget line ) Total cost of Human Resources and associated costs ( NOT in reference amount ) 1.1 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 / year 1.7 * 0.5 # 1.7 / year * 0.5 #/ year
* EUROSTAT
* EUROSTAT
Reference should be made to the specific legislative financial statement for the Executive Agency ( ies ) concerned .
Reference should be made to the specific legislative financial statement for the Executive Agency ( ies ) concerned .
Calculation -- Officials and Temporary agents Reference should be made to Point 8.2.1 , where applicable « Guidelines on the drafting of the legislative financial statement » used , i.e. EUR 100 000 per post indicated in § 8.2.1 .
Calculation -- Officials and Temporary agents Reference should be made to Point 8.2.1 , where applicable « Guidelines on the drafting of the legislative financial statement » used , i.e. EUR 100 000 per post indicated in § 8.2.1 .
Calculation -- Staff financed under Art. XX 01 02 Reference should be made to Point 8.2.1 , where applicable
Calculation -- Staff financed under Art. XX 01 02 Reference should be made to Point 8.2.1 , where applicable
8.2.6 Other administrative expenditure not included in reference amount EUR million ( to 3 decimal places ) Year n + 5 TOTAL and later 0.10 * 0.10 * 0.075 #
8.2.6 Other administrative expenditure not included in reference amount EUR million ( to 3 decimal places ) Year n + 5 TOTAL and later 0.10 * 0.10 * 0.075 #