http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/41 en-us In December 2011, some amendments were introduced to the the Council Regulation (EC) No. 1083/2006. The summary below presents the major changes in this regulation. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/recent_amendments_in_the_council_regulation_ec_no_1083_2006_and_further_amendment_planned/41/11565 This meeting will focus on agreeing on shared approaches to 5 budget lines, cost categories and the FLC report and methodology. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/second_meeting_of_the_etc_post_2013_working_group_on_finance_management_and_flc/41/11388 Comission Regulation (EU) No 1251/2011 of 30 November 2011 amended the thresholds for the procedures awarding contracts according to Directives 2004/17/EC, 2004/18/EC and 2009/81/EC. The new thresholds are applicable from 1 January 2012. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/pp_updated_tresholds/41/11096 The Court of Auditors of the European Union published its annual report. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/annual_report_2010/41/11097 The event will focus on the irregularities in European Territorial Cooperation programmes relating to the closure of Interreg III programmes, but also the ones found in the ongoing audits. Sources of assurance from the EC as well as procedures to be used in case of lack of assurance will also be discussed. The event will be organised with the participation of the European Commission representatives. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/irregularities/41/11107 The seminar was targeted towards new finance staff within the programmes or those wanting to refresh and update their knowledge of the requirements for the 2007-2013 Territorial Cooperation programmes. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/finman/41/10738 This report presents the results of the analysis of needs for financial instruments in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). It analyses the financial and non-financial needs as expressed by the stakeholders against the background of existing financial and non-financial instruments. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/downloads_4519_analysis_of_needs_for_financial_instruments_in_the_eusbsr_sweco_07_10_2011/41/10595 We are looking for an expert to assist staff from INTERACT Point Viborg in developing the content of workshops regarding the possibility of establishing Financial Engineering Instruments by European Territorial Cooperation programmes. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/interact_is_looking_for_experts_in_financial_management/41/10592 The INTERACT Cross-programme Analysis on irregularities, recoveries and decommitment is coming to an end. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/outcomes_of_the_interact_cross_programme_analysis_on_irregularities_recoveries_and_decommitment/41/10519 Alignment of funding is crucial for the successful implementation of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. This is because of the wide range of the activities foreseen under the Strategy and also due to limited available funding sources. What are the lessons learned so far in combining the various financial sources? Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/alignment_of_funding_in_implementation_of_the_european_union_strategy_for_the_baltic_sea_region/41/10493 This intensive one-day meeting concluded the INTERACT Cross-programme Analysis on Irregularities, Recoveries and Decommitment. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/cp_analysis_worshop/41/10065 This seminar covered regulatory requirements, roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders, the scope of FLC and possible scenarios for simplification. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/first_level_control_and_eligibility_in_etc_programmes/41/9927 Apart from standard elements such as roles, responsibilities and liabilities of different stakeholders in programme financial management and control, the focus was on compliance with public procurement rules. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/financial_management_in_etc_programmes_and_projects/41/9928 This meeting was a platform of know-how exchange between First Level Controllers from different countries who discuss current challenges when performing checks. Possible simplification solutions for the future were also a topic for discussion. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/3rd_flc_network/41/9835 In contrast to the EU’s policy favouring greater openness, many third countries are reluctant to (further) open their procurement markets to international competition. Whereas EUR 312 billion of EU public procurement is open to bidders from member countries of the WTO agreement on procurement, the value of US procurement offered to foreign bidders is just EUR 34 billion and EUR 22 billion for Japan. Certain trading partners have maintained or introduced protectionist measures hitting, among others, EU companies. This clearly limits business opportunities for EU companies in these markets. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/public_consultation_on_the_access_of_third_countries_to_the_eu_s_public_procurement_market/41/9744 The seminar was targeted towards new finance staff within the programmes or those wanting to refresh and update their knowledge of the requirements for the 2007-2013 Territorial Cooperation programmes. Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/financial_seminar/41/9599 The seminar was targeted towards new finance staff within the programmes or those wanting to refresh and update their knowledge of the requirements for the 2007-2013 Territorial Cooperation programmes. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/financial_management_15_16_june_copenhagen/41/9274 You want to be up-to-date with regulatory changes? Our section on the Community regulatory framework applicable to European Territorial Cooperation programmes has been extended by detailed information on regulatory changes. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/new_regulatory_framework_section_online/41/8813 Stakeholders responsible for financial management and first level control in ETC programmes and MS has agreed to join efforts and work together towards harmonised, simplified and clarified programme financial management and control environment in the post 2014 programming period. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/first_meeting_etc_post_2013_working_group_finance_management/41/8482 The seminar was targeted towards new finance staff within the programmes or those wanting to refresh and update their knowledge of the requirements for the 2007-2013 Territorial Cooperation programmes. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/financial_management_seminar/41/7947 INTERACT organised a kick-off meeting of Cross-programme Analysis on irregularities, recoveries and de-commitment Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/cp_analysis_kick_off/41/7960 This is a basic document for anyone interested in the field of public procurement and ETC. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/public_procurement_factsheet/41/7918 The seminar summarised current financial developments and their implications for ETC programmes. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/finance_developments/41/4569 On 27 January, European Commission launched a consultation on reform of public procurement in the EU. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/eu_consultation_reform_of_public_procurement/41/7780 The seminar was targeted towards new finance staff within the programmes or those wanting to refresh and update their knowledge of the requirements for the 2007-2013 Territorial Cooperation programmes. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.interact-eu.net/financial_management_news/financial_management_seminar/41/7632