How could we ensure effective and efficient control systems at the national level for the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)? What are the audit rules for RRF and ESI Funds in the 2021–2027 programming period? What are the new fraud risks and how do we combat them? How do we apply Arachne effectively in the management verifications of Managing Authorities?
This highly practical two-and-a-half day course and workshop will provide you with answers to the above questions and more.
The unique feature of the course is the combined experience of experts from the European Commission and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
What will you learn
The goal of this highly practical course and workshop extending over two and a half days is to present the following topics:
After the presentations, you will work in small groups with experts on practical case studies.
Course methodology/highlights
The course has a very practical and interactive character. All presentations, given by audit and fraud prevention experts from the European Commission and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), include concrete examples and real-life case studies.
How will it help you?
You will learn in a practical way about the main errors, irregularities and fraud in European Structural and Cohesion Fund co-financed projects and how ESF/ERDF/CF audits should be carried out. You will also learn how to put in place effective and efficient control systems for the new instrument Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). This includes how to prevent, detect and correct conflicts of interests, corruption, fraud and double financing and to ensure sound financial management of the RRF funds. In addition, you will discover the practical applications of the Arachne programme in management verifications.
Target group
Practical information
Location
This course will take place as a hybrid event, which gives participants the possibility to participate either face-to-face or online via a live stream. In the registration form section Additional information | Order notes please add whether you will participate in-person or online.
Face to Face venue
Gran Hotel Havana, Barcelona
Spain
Programme Organiser
Ms Candela Sandoval
Tel: +31 43 3296240
c.sandoval@eipa.eu [2]
Discounts
EIPA member fee
EIPA offers a discount to all civil servants working for one of EIPA’s supporting countries, and civil servants working for an EU institution, body or agency.
Who are the supporting countries?
Civil servants coming from the following EIPA supporting countries are entitled to get the reduced fee: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.
For all other participants, the regular fee applies
Early bird discount
The early bird discount is not cumulative with other discounts or promo codes, except for the EIPA member fee.
Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed online registration form.
Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation.
Cancellation policy
For administrative reasons you will be charged €150 for cancellations received within 15 days before the activity begins. There is no charge for qualified substitute participants. EIPA reserves the right to cancel the activity up to 2 weeks before the starting date. In that case, registration fees received will be fully reimbursed. EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, accommodation, etc.).
Links:
[1] https://www.eipa.eu/courses/anti-fraud-audit-european-social-fund/
[2] mailto:c.sandoval@eipa.eu