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Rojen: 19. julij 1952, Overpolt
Born: Overpelt, 19 July 1952
Zakonski stan: poročen, oče treh otrok
Marital status: married, father of three children
· Gimnazija Sint-Hubertuscollege, Neerpelt
· Grammar school, Sint-Hubertuscollege, Neerpelt
· Diplomirani pravnik, Univerza UFSIA v Antwerpnu
· Bachelor of law, UFSIA, Antwerp
· Magister ekonomije, Katoliška univerza v Leuvenu
· Master's degree in economics, Catholic University of Leuven
· Doktorat iz ekonomije, specializacija za javne finance in monetarno ekonomijo, Katoliška univerza v Leuvenu
· Doctorate in economics, specialising in public finance and monetary economics, Catholic University of Leuven
· Magister ekonomije, Univerza Cambridge, Združeno Kraljestvo, štipendija British Council
· Master’s degree in economics (M. Phil.), Cambridge University, UK, British Council bursary
Študijska obdobja, opravljena v tujini
Study periods abroad
· Šest mesecev študiral na Japonskem, kot dobitnik nagrade Ministrstva za trgovanje s tujino (1978)
· Six months study in Japan as a winner of the Foreign Trade Ministry prize (1978)
· Študijsko potovanje v Združene države s programom NATA za Mlade politične vodje (1984)
· Study trip to the United States with NATO Young Political Leaders Program (1984)
· Raziskovalec v Centru za ekonomske študije Katoliške univerze v Leuvenu (1977–1978)
· Research assistant in the Centre for Economic Studies at the Catholic University of Leuven (1977-1978)
· Revizor Belgijskega računskega sodišča (1980–1995)
· Auditor with the Belgian Court of Auditors (1980-1995)
Politična kariera
Political career
· Župan Overpelta (od leta 1983)
· Mayor of Overpelt (since 1983)
· Predsednik policijske uprave in policijske akademije območja HANO – Hamont-Achel, Neerpelt, Overpelt (od leta 2002)
· Chairman of the Police Authority and Police College of the HANO area – Hamont-Achel, Neerpelt, Overpelt (since 2002)
· Svetovalec v kabinetu namestnika predsednika vlade (1984–1985)
· Adviser in the private office of the Deputy Prime Minister (1984-1985)
· Svetovalec v kabinetu ministra za finance (1985–1989)
· Adviser in the private office of the Finance Minister (1985-1989)
· Poslanec Evropskega parlamenta, član Odbora za proračun in Odbora za ekonomske in monetarne zadeve Evropskega parlamenta (1989–1991)
· Member of the European Parliament, member of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament (1989-1991)
· Poslanec zveznega parlamenta, član Odbora za finance (1991–1994)
· Member of the Federal Parliament, member of the Finance Committee (1991-1994)
· Minister za obrambo (1994–1995)
· Minister of Defence (1994-1995)
· Minister za kmetijstvo in MSP(1995–1999)
· Minister of Agriculture and SMUs (1995-1999)
· Poslanec zveznega parlamenta, član Odbora za finance in Odbora za zunanje zadeve (1999–2005), sedaj predsednik Odbora za zunanje zadeve (od leta 2004)
· Member of the Federal Parliament, member of the Finance and Foreign Affairs Committees (1999-2005), currently chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee (since 2004)
· Predsednik medobčinskega industrijskega parka Nolimpark v Noord-Limburgu (1983–1994)
· Chairman of the Noord-Limburg intercommunal industry park – Nolimpark (1983-1994 and 1999-2002)
· Član odbora kemijske skupine NV Tessenderlo, član revizijskega odbora, odbora za prejemke in odbora za imenovanje (od leta 2001)
· Member of the board of NV Tessenderlo Chemical Group, member of the audit committee, remuneration committee and appointments committee (since 2001)
O javnih financah in monetarni ekonomiji
On public finance and monetary economics
PRILOGA 2: ODGOVORI KARLA PINXTENA NA VPRAŠALNIK
ANNEX 2 : REPLIES OF KAREL PINXTEN TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE
Kaj menite o kritiki izjave o zanesljivosti (DAS), ki jo je Parlament izrazil v poročilu o razrešnici 2003, in delovnih dokumentih za seminar o finančnem poslovodenju?
What do you think of Parliament's criticisms of the DAS as expressed in the 2003 discharge report and the working documents to the financial management seminar?
Maastrichtska pogodba obvezuje Računsko sodišče, da Evropskemu parlamentu in Svetu predloži izjavo o zanesljivosti poslovnih knjig ter zakonitosti in pravilnosti poslovanja.
The Maastricht Treaty gave the Court of Auditors the duty to provide the European Parliament and the Council with a statement of assurance as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions.
Metodologijo, uporabljeno za sestavo izjave o zanesljivosti, je določilo Računsko sodišče, kot najvišji in neodvisni revizijski organ.
The methodology used to draw up this statement of assurance was determined by the Court of Auditors in its capacity as an independent audit body.
Izjava o zanesljivosti ima pomembno vlogo pri odločanju Parlamenta o podelitvi razrešnice.
The statement of assurance plays an important role in Parliament's decision on whether or not to grant the discharge.
Če izjava o zanesljivosti pomaga Parlamentu, kolikor je to mogoče, da izvaja svoje obveznosti v zvezi z razrešnico, se zdi nujno in potrebno, da se nadzorne metode Računskega sodišča obravnavajo na povsem pregleden način in razumejo pravilno.
If the statement of assurance is to help the Parliament as much as possible to carry out its duties in relation to the discharge, it seems both useful and necessary for the Court of Auditors' control methods to be discussed in a completely transparent manner and properly understood.
Ob upoštevanju vsebine izjave o zanesljivosti, si je treba prizadevati, da se Parlamentu zagotovijo jasne in natančne informacije, ki mu bodo omogočale, da bo predlagal preventivne ukrepe za zmanjšanje ali izključevanje tveganja nepravilnosti.
With regard to the content of the statement of assurance, efforts should be made to provide Parliament with clear and accurate information enabling it to propose preventive measures to reduce or exclude the risk of irregularities.
V zvezi s tem verjamem, da je pomembno zagotoviti ustrezne informacije o delovanju sistemov nadzora in kontrole, ker iz njih pogosto izhajajo napake.
In this context, I believe that it is important to provide adequate information on the operation of supervisory and control systems as these often lie at the root of errors.
Zato Evropski parlament upravičeno opozarja na dejstvo, da je nadvse pomembno prepoznati izvor šibkosti in napak.
The European Parliament therefore rightly draws attention to the fact that it is of overriding importance to identify the origin of weaknesses and errors.
Naloga Evropskega računskega sodišča je, da nadzira zbiranje in porabo sredstev Evropske unije, pri tem pa ocenjuje, kako so bile evropske institucije v zvezi s tem oproščene, in obvešča javnost o rezultatih svojega dela z objavljanjem pomembnih, objektivnih in najnovejših poročil.
The European Court of Auditors has the task of auditing the collection and spending of European Union resources, assessing how the European institutions have acquitted themselves in this context and making the results of its work public by publishing relevant, objective and up-to-date reports.
Pri tem pa si Računsko sodišče prizadeva izboljšati finančno poslovodenje in evropskim državljanom zagotoviti, da je bil njihov denar koristno porabljen.
In its work, the Court of Auditors endeavours to improve financial management and give European citizens a guarantee that their money has been well spent.
Tako Računsko sodišče prispeva k pozitivni podobi Evropske unije.
This is the Court of Auditors' contribution to the positive image of the European Union
Zato je pomembno, da se vsa pozornost usmeri k dostopnosti do informacij.
Is therefore important to pay full attention to the accessibility of information.
Treba je zagotoviti obsežen in najnovejši vir podatkov, da se zagotovi dostop do poročil Računskega sodišča.
A comprehensive and up-to-date source of information is required to ensure that the Court of Auditors reports are accessible.
Za večino revizijskih organov to pomeni spletno stran.
For most audit bodies this means a website.
Ob tem je treba zagotoviti dejavno komunikacijsko politiko, s katero:
Furthermore, there needs to be an active communications policy through which the Court of Auditors:
1) je Računsko sodišče odgovorno za svoja dejanja Parlamentu in zato tudi državljanom;
1) is accountable to Parliament, and hence to citizens, for its activities;
2) jasno in nedvoumno predstavlja svoje ugotovitve revizije, zaključke in priporočila;
2) presents its audit findings, conclusions and recommendations clearly and unambiguously;
3) daje ustrezno pozornost odnosom s tiskom.
3) plays proper attention to relations with the press.
Dobro finančno poslovodenje v javnih storitvah pomeni tudi poslovodenje kulture, ki zagotavlja potrebna jamstva, da so sredstva porabljena na najboljši mogoči način.
Sound financial management in a public service means a management culture that provides the necessary guarantees that resources are used in the best possible way.
Z drugimi besedami, tako se viri uporabljajo na cenovno najbolj ugoden način za doseganje ciljev (ekonomija), viri so uporabljeni za doseganje predvidenih ciljev (uspešnost), med vnosom in rezultatom je prisotno najbolj ugodno ravnovesje (uspešnost) in upoštevajo se pomembna pravila (zakonitost).
In other words, that efforts are made to use resources in such a way that objectives are achieved at the lowest possible cost (economy), resources are used to achieve the intended objectives (effectiveness), an optimal balance is found between input and output (efficiency) and the relevant rules are complied with (regularity).
Najbolj pomembne značilnosti kulture dobrega finančnega poslovodenja lahko razumemo kot:
The most important features of a sound financial management culture can be understood as follows:
1) jasno opredeljene cilje , ki obsegajo pomembne programe in ukrepe, v katerih so opredeljeni želeni in izmerljivi rezultati;
1) clearly defined objectives that are translated into relevant programmes and measures, in which the intended and measurable outcomes are defined.
2) ustanovitev verige dolžnosti javnih služb na vseh ravneh, tako da se vpelje odgovornost .
2) establishment of a chain of responsibilities at all levels of the public service by introducing accountability .
Razen tega morajo obstajati jasni in pregledni postopki poslovodenja.
In addition, there must be clear and transparent management procedures.
3) učinkovito upravljanje informacijskega in komunikacijskega sistema , da se zagotovijo pomembne in pravočasne informacije o uporabi sredstev in doseganju rezultatov;
3) effective management of information and communications systems to provide relevant and timely information on the use of resources and achievement of results.
4) učinkovit notranji nadzor, ki je povsem ločen od poslovodenja.
4) effective internal controls that are completely separate from management.
Učinkovit notranji nadzor in informacijski sistem javnim službam omogočata, da odkrijejo odmikanje od ciljev in da čim prej prepoznajo možna tveganja in, če je to potrebno, takoj ukrepajo.
Effective internal control and information systems enable a public service to detect departures from the objectives and identify potential risks at an early stage and, if necessary, take remedial action.
Dobri poslovodni sistemi in postopki so pomembni in, po mojem mnenju, bistveni za oblikovanje kulture dobrega finančnega poslovodenja, kjer je ustrezna pozornost namenjena: (a) večjemu zavedanju uslužbencev o pomembnosti ravnanja v skladu s pravili in vrednotami, (b) pripravljenosti, da se rešujejo težave ter prepoznava in uveljavlja dobra praksa, (c) odgovornosti in ravnanju javnih uslužbencev v skladu s kodeksom, (d) učinkoviti in odprti komunikacijski kulturi in (e) dejavnemu upravljanju s človeškimi viri.
Good management systems and procedures are important and, in my view, essential to create a sound financial management culture in which adequate attention is paid to: (a) a greater awareness among staff of the importance of complying with rules and values, (b) a readiness to address problems and identify and generalise good practice, (c) a duty of accountability and a code of conduct for public servants, (d) an effective and open communications culture and (e) active human resources management.
Naloga Računskega sodišča je, da sestavi poročila in mnenja, da poudari pomembne vidike upravljanja z evropskimi sredstvi.
It is the task of the Court of Auditors to draw up reports and opinions in order to throw light of important aspects of the management of European resources.
Dodana vrednost in morebiten vpliv dela Računskega sodišča ni samo v tem, da se predloži pomembne dokumente, ampak tudi in predvsem v tem, da spremlja njihovo izvajanje.
The added value and potential impact of the Court of Auditors' work lies not only in submitting the relevant documents but also and, above all, in the follow-up to them.
To je naloga Parlamenta.
This is Parliament's role.
Letno izvajanje nadzorovanja proračuna omogoča priložnost za spremljanje ugotovitev Računskega sodišča.
The annual budgetary control exercise provides an opportunity for follow-up to the findings of the Court of Auditors.
V zvezi s tem vidim svojo nalogo poročanja Evropskemu parlamentu in zlasti Odboru za proračunski nadzor:
In this context, I see my role of reporting to the European Parliament, and to the Committee on Budgetary Control in particular, as follows
– za člana Računskega sodišča je pomembno, da sestavlja poročila in mnenja ki so vsebinsko natančna, z drugimi besedami, ki temeljijo na ustreznih, pomembnih in zanesljivih informacijah
- it is important for a Member of the Court of Auditors to produce reports and opinions that are materially accurate, in other words, based on adequate, relevant and reliable information.
– zagotovil bi, da so poročila in mnenja jasna in uporabna ter da ugotovitve in realna priporočila logično sledijo iz ugotovitev poročevalca;
- I would ensure that reports are clear and useful and that the conclusions and realistic recommendations follow on logically from the reports' findings.
– kot poročevalec bi z Odborom za proračunski nadzor in drugimi predstavniki Evropskega parlamenta obravnaval ugotovitve in priporočila revizije.
- as rapporteur of a report, I would discuss the audit findings and recommendations with the Committee on Budgetary Control and with other representatives of the European Parliament.
Menim, da je poročilo dialog in vedno sem izjemno pripravljen predstaviti poročila ali jih razložiti v Odboru za proračunski nadzor.
I regard reporting as a dialogue and I am always extremely willing to present reports or explain them in the Committee on Budgetary Control.
Prav tako bi vedno odgovoril na pisno ali ustno vprašanje;
I would also always answer written or oral questions.
– kar zadeva načrtovanje nadzorov, menim, da je pomembno upoštevati prošnje ali vprašanja, ki jih zastavlja Parlament.
- as far as the planning of controls is concerned, I feel that it is important to take account of requests or questions put by Parliament.
Če je Parlament sam ali eden njegovih odborov sestavil poročilo, ki je neposredno povezano z revizijo Računskega sodišča, potem se zdi, da je takšne informacije prav tako treba vključiti v načrtovanje in izvajanje revizije in vzpostaviti je treba tudi stike s poročevalcem v Parlamentu.
If the Parliament itself, or one of its committees, has drawn up a report which is directly related to an audit by the Court of Auditors, it seems to me that such information should also be included in the planning and conduct of the audit and, possibly, contacts should be established with the rapporteur in Parliament.
Podpiram razvoj kulture tesnega in medsebojnega zaupanja, ki temelji na sodelovanju med Računskim sodiščem in Odborom za proračunski nadzor Evropskega parlamenta.
I am a great supporter of developing a culture of close and mutual trust based on cooperation between the Court of Auditors and the Committee on Budgetary Control of the European Parliament.
Seznanjen sem z dokumentom (KOM 2005/181 konč. – ENG) o spremembi finančne uredbe, ki se uporablja za splošni proračun Evropskih skupnosti.
I am aware of document (COM 2005/181 final – ENG) amending the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
Cilj predloga Komisije je izboljšati učinkovitost in preglednost delovanja pravil, poenostaviti postopkovne zahteve in zahteve v zvezi z dokumentacijo za pogodbe in dotacije ter pojasniti in posodobiti pravila, ki urejajo metode poslovodenja.
The aim of the Commission proposal is to improve efficiency and transparency in the operation of the rules, to simplify the procedural and documentation requirements for contracts and grants, and to clarify and streamline the rules governing methods of management.
Komisija upravičeno pripisuje pomen ohranjanju stabilnosti, zlasti v zvezi z osnovnimi načeli, koncepti in strukturo obstoječe finančne uredbe za leto 2002.
The Commission rightly attaches importance to maintaining stability, in particular as regards the basic principles, concepts and architecture of the existing 2002 Financial Regulation.
V širšem smislu kaže, da so pravila na nekaterih področjih otežila delo različnih organov.
Broadly speaking it would appear that the rules have made the work of various bodies more difficult in certain spheres.
Zato obstaja tveganje, da se osredotočamo na upoštevanje uradnih postopkov, medtem ko so vsebinski vidiki odrinjeni v ozadje.
As a result, there is a risk that the focus is being placed on compliance with formal procedures while substantive aspects are being relegated to the background.
Za ponazoritev naj navedem, da številne institucije, vključno s Parlamentom, upravičeno trdijo, da so razpisni postopki prezapleteni in preveč birokratski.
As an illustration, a number of institutions, among them the Parliament, rightly claim that tender procedures are too complicated and too bureaucratic.
Kaže, da zapletenost določb v zvezi z razpisi organizacijam, ki nimajo svoje pravne službe, otežuje pripravo celotne dokumentacije, ki je potrebna za zagotovitev denarne podpore.
The complexity of the tender provisions appears to make it difficult for organisations that do not have their own legal service to compile the full dossier that is required to secure funding.
Z novim besedilom (npr. člen 93) so zahteve v zvezi z dokumentacijo enostavnejše in bolj prilagodljive.
The new text (e.g. Article 93) makes the documentation requirements simpler and more flexible.
Povedali smo tudi že, da je pravilnik o dotacijah premalo prilagodljiv.
It has also been said that the rules on grants lack flexibility.
Predlagano besedilo se na to odziva na primer z uvedbo širše opredelitve „dotacij“ (npr. člena 105 in 109).
The proposed text responds to this, for example by introducing a broader definition of 'grants' (e.g. Articles 105 and 109).
Evropsko računsko sodišče v skladu s Pogodbo izvaja preglede v sodelovanju z nacionalnimi revizijskimi organi, na podlagi medsebojnega zaupanja, ob tem pa ohranja neodvisnost.
Under the Treaty, the European Court of Auditors carries out its checks in cooperation with the national audit institutions, on the basis of mutual trust and while retaining its independence.
Ta neodvisnost je med drugim povezana z načrtovanjem in izvajanjem nadzora ter poročanjem o njem in tudi z uporabljenimi metodami revizije.
This independence relates among other things to the planning, execution and reporting of controls as well as the audit methods used.
Revizijski organi držav članic delujejo v okviru svoje nacionalne ustave ali zakonodaje.
The audit institutions of the Member States operate within the framework of their national constitution or law.
Revidirajo nacionalne dohodke in izdatke, ki lahko vključujejo tudi evropski delež.
They audit national income and expenditure which may also include a European portion.
Odgovorni so svojemu nacionalnemu parlamentu in/ali oblastem.
They are accountable to their national parliament and/or authorities.
V večini primerov je tako, da v tem okviru evropski izdatki znašajo le majhen del vseh izdatkov, ki jih je treba revidirati, in da so nacionalni revizijski organi v državah članicah običajno v skladu z nacionalnimi prednostnimi nalogami.
In most instances it is the case that, within this framework, European expenditure makes up only a small proportion of the total expenditure to be audited and that the national audit institutions in Member States usually follow national priorities.
Če so revizije povezane z evropskimi prihodki in izdatki, lahko poročila nacionalnih revizijskih organov vsebujejo koristne ugotovitve, sklepe in priporočila, ki jih pristojni organi lahko uporabijo kot osnovo za izboljšanje finančnega poslovodenja evropskih skladov.
In so far as the audits relate to European revenue and expenditure, reports produced by the national audit institutions may contain useful findings, conclusions and recommendations which can be used by the competent authorities as a basis for improving the financial management of European funds.
Revizorji si običajno pomagajo z delom drugih revizorjev.
It is customary for auditors to make use of the work of other auditors.
Tako lahko Evropsko računsko sodišče uporabi ugotovitve revizije nacionalnih revizijskih organov, kadar koli je to mogoče, in obratno.
Consequently, the European Court of Auditors can make use of the audit findings of the national audit institutions wherever possible, and vice versa.
Kljub posebnemu institucionalnemu okviru, znotraj katerega delujejo nacionalni revizijski organi, verjamem, da je kontaktni odbor EU primeren forum za pregled vseh različnih možnosti sodelovanja, ki vplivajo na poslovodenje skladov EU.
Despite the specific institutional framework within which the national audit institutions operate, I believe that the EU Contact Committee is an appropriate forum for examining all the different opportunities for cooperation which have an impact on the management of EU funds.
Težko je oblikovati mnenje o učinkovitosti strukture Računskega sodišča in njenih možnih izboljšavah, ne da bi neposredno izkusili, kako Računsko sodišče deluje.
It is difficult to form an opinion about the efficiency of the structure of the Court of Auditors and possible improvements to it without having experienced at first hand the way in which the Court operates.
Verjamem, da je treba institucionalni okvir Skupnosti, kot ga določa Pogodba, razumeti kot celoto.
I believe that the institutional framework of the Community, as established by the Treaty, should be seen as a whole.
Institucionalne posledice širitve je bilo verjetno težko predvideti, preden se je sama širitev zgodila.
The institutional repercussions of enlargement were probably difficult to predict before enlargement actually took place.
Zdaj, ko je širitev dejstvo in ko se pripravljajo nadaljnje širitve, bi lahko bilo koristno preučiti stanje in predlagati načine za izboljšanje delovanja institucij.
Now that enlargement is a fact of life and further enlargements are in the pipeline, it may be useful to take stock of the situation and suggest ways of improving the way in which the institutions function.
Predvsem je jasno, da se revizijski organi držav članic močno razlikujejo v strukturah (sistem, ki temelji na senatu, generalni revizor itd.).
In the first place, it is clear that the audit institutions of the Member States have widely differing structures (chamber-based system, Auditor General, etc).
Verjamem, da je nemoteno delovanje katere koli institucije odvisno od njene strukture, organizacije in dodeljevanja odgovornosti.
I believe that the smooth functioning of any institution depends on its structure, organisation and allocation of responsibilities.
To pa je treba prilagajati spreminjajočim se razmeram.
These have to be capable of adjusting to changing circumstances.
Kot razumem, so bili delovni postopki Računskega sodišča prilagojeni v okviru širitve 2004.
As I understand it, the working procedures of the Court of Auditors were adapted within the framework of the 2004 enlargement.