Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/341 of 20 February 2015 laying down detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the models for submission of certain information to the Commission
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Contents
- Preamble
- Article 1 Model for the description of the functions and procedures in place for the managing authority and the certifying authority
- Article 2 Model for the report of the independent audit body
- Article 3 Model for opinion of the independent audit body
- Article 4 Model for the payment application
- Article 5 Model for the accounts
- Article 6 Entry into force
- ANNEX
- Appendix 3 Amounts to be recovered as at the end of the accounting year (Article 49(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014)
- Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP I)
- Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP II)
- Appendix 4 Irrecoverable amounts as at the end of the accounting year (Article 49(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014)
- Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP I)
- Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP II)
- Appendix 5 Reconciliation of expenditure (Article 49(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014)
- Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP I)
- Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP II)
- ANNEX I Model for the description of the functions and procedures in place for the managing authority and the certifying authority
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- 2.3.
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- ANNEX II Model for the report of an independent audit body under Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014
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- ANNEX III Model for the opinion of an independent audit body on the compliance of the managing authority and the certifying authority with the designation criteria set out in Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 223/2014
- INTRODUCTION
- SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION
- OPINION
- ANNEX IV Model for the payment application
- PAYMENT APPLICATION EUROPEAN COMMISSION
- Expenditure broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP I)
- Expenditure broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP II)
- ANNEX V Model for the accounts
- ACCOUNTS FOR ACCOUNTING PERIOD
- Appendix 1 Amounts entered into the accounting systems of the certifying authority (Article 49(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014)
- Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP I)
- Expenditure broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP II)
- Appendix 2 Amounts withdrawn and recovered during the accounting year (Article 49(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014)
- Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP I)
- Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP II)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived, and in particular Articles 35(7), 41(4) and 49(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 463/2014 lays down provisions necessary for the submission of programmes. In order to ensure implementation of the programmes financed by the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (the FEAD), it is necessary to lay down further provisions for the application of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014. To facilitate a comprehensive view and the access to those provisions, those provisions should be set out in one implementing act.
(2) With a view to ensuring increased efficiency and transparency in the implementation of programmes financed by the FEAD, the model for payment applications and the model for the accounts for operational programmes should be established.
(3) For the same purpose, the model for describing the functions and procedures in place in the managing authority and, where appropriate, the certifying authority, and the model for the report and opinion of the independent audit body should be established. They should set out the technical characteristics of each field in the electronic data exchange system. Since those models will form the basis for developing the electronic data exchange system referred to in Article 30(4) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014, they should also set out the manner in which data on eligible expenditure will be entered into this system for electronic information exchange.
(4) This Regulation should respect the fundamental rights and observe the principles recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and notably the right to protection of personal data. This Regulation should therefore be applied in accordance with these rights and principles. Concerning personal data processed by Member States, Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council applies. Concerning the processing of personal data by the Union institutions and bodies and the free movement of such data, Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council applies.
(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1 Model for the description of the functions and procedures in place for the managing authority and the certifying authority
1. The description of the functions and procedures in place for the managing authority and, where appropriate, the certifying authority shall be drawn up in accordance with the model set out in Annex I to this Regulation.
2. Where a common system applies to several operational programmes co-financed by the FEAD, a single description of the functions and procedures referred to in paragraph 1 may be drawn up.
Article 2 Model for the report of the independent audit body
1. The audit report of the independent audit body referred to in Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 shall be drawn up in accordance with the model set out in Annex II to this Regulation.
2. Where a common system applies to several operational programmes co-financed by the FEAD, a single audit report referred to in paragraph 1 may be drawn up.
Article 3 Model for opinion of the independent audit body
1. The opinion of the independent audit body referred to in Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 shall be drawn up in accordance with the model set out in Annex III to this Regulation.
2. Where a common system applies to several operational programmes co-financed by the FEAD, a single opinion referred to in paragraph 1 may be drawn up.
Article 4 Model for the payment application
The payment application referred to in Article 41(4) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 shall be drawn up in accordance with the model set out in Annex IV to this Regulation.
Article 5 Model for the accounts
The accounts referred to in Article 49(1) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 shall be submitted to the Commission in accordance with the model set out in Annex V to this Regulation.
Article 6 Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 20 February 2015. For the Commission The President Jean-Claude Juncker
ANNEX
Appendix 3 Amounts to be recovered as at the end of the accounting year (Article 49(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014)
Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP I)
Type of expenditure Total eligible amount of expenditure Corresponding public expenditure (A) (B) Technical assistance <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of material assistance 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of material assistance 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> … Type of material assistance n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Total <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> Split of amounts to be recovered as at the end of the accounting year by accounting year of declaration of the corresponding expenditure In relation to accounting year ending 30 June 2015 (total) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Out of which amounts corrected as a result of audits of operations according to Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> In relation to accounting year ending 30 June …. (total) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Out of which amounts corrected as a result of audits of operations according to Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M>
Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP II)
Type of expenditure Total eligible amount of expenditure Corresponding public expenditure (A) (B) Technical assistance <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of action 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of action 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> … Type of action n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Total <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> Split of amounts to be recovered as at the end of the accounting year by accounting year of declaration of the corresponding expenditure In relation to accounting year ending 30 June 2015 (total) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Out of which amounts corrected as a result of audits of operations according to Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> In relation to accounting year ending 30 June …. (total) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Out of which amounts corrected as a result of audits of operations according to Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M>
Appendix 4 Irrecoverable amounts as at the end of the accounting year (Article 49(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014)
Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP I)
Type of expenditure Name of operation IRRECOVERABLE AMOUNTS Total eligible amount of expenditure Corresponding public expenditure Comments (Obligatory) (A) (B) (C) Technical assistance Operation 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Operation 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> … <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Operation n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Type of material assistance 1 Operation 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Operation 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> … <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Operation n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Type of material assistance 2 Operation 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Operation 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> … <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Operation n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> … … Type of material assistance n Operation 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Operation 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> … <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Operation n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Total <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G>
Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP II)
Type of expenditure Name of operation IRRECOVERABLE AMOUNTS Total eligible amount of expenditure Corresponding public expenditure Comments (Obligatory) (A) (B) (C) Technical assistance Operation 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Operation 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> … <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Operation n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Type of action 1 Operation 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Operation 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> … Operation n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=S input=M> Type of action 2 Operation 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Operation 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> … Operation n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> … Type of action n Operation 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Operation 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> … Operation n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Total <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G>
Appendix 5 Reconciliation of expenditure (Article 49(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014)
Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP I)
Type of expenditure Total eligible expenditure included in final payment application submitted to the Commission Expenditure declared in accordance with Article 49(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 Difference Comments (obligatory in case of difference) Total amount of eligible expenditure incurred by beneficiaries and paid in implementing operations Total amount of public expenditure incurred in implementing operations Total amount of eligible expenditure entered into the accounting systems of the Certifying Authority and which has been included in the payment applications submitted to the Commission Total amount of the corresponding public expenditure incurred in implementing operations (E = A – C) (F = B – D) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) Technical assistance <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> Type of material assistance 1 <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(a) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(b) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(c) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(d) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(e) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> Type of material assistance 2 <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(a) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(b) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(c) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(d) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(e) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> … Type of material assistance n <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(a) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(b) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(c) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(d) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(e) <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> Total <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> Out of which amounts corrected in the current accounts as a result of audits of operations according to Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014
Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP II)
Type of expenditure Total eligible expenditure included in final payment application submitted to the Commission Expenditure declared in accordance with Article 49(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 Difference Comments (obligatory in case of difference) Total amount of eligible expenditure incurred by beneficiaries and paid in implementing operations Total amount of public expenditure incurred in implementing operations Total amount of eligible expenditure entered into the accounting systems of the Certifying Authority and which has been included in the payment applications submitted to the Commission Total amount of the corresponding public expenditure incurred in implementing operations (E = A – C) (F = B – D) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) Technical assistance <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> Type of action 1 <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> Type of action 2 <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> … Type of action n <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> Total <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=S input=M> Out of which amounts corrected in the current accounts as a result of audits of operations according to Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014
ANNEX I Model for the description of the functions and procedures in place for the managing authority and the certifying authority
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ANNEX II Model for the report of an independent audit body under Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014
1. Introduction
1.1. Identify the objective of the report, i.e. to set out the results of the assessment of the compliance of the managing authority and the certifying authority with the designation criteria relating to internal control environment, risk management, management and control activities and monitoring set out in Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 223/2014, in order to express an opinion on their compliance with the designation criteria.
1.2. Identify the scope of the report, i.e. the body(ies) covered, namely the managing authority and the certifying authority (and, where appropriate, the delegated functions of these authorities) and their compliance with the designation criteria relating to internal control environment, risk management, management and control activities and monitoring set out in Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 223/2014, with reference to the operational programmes covered.
1.3. Indicate the body that has prepared the report (Independent Audit Body) and specify if it is the audit authority for the operational programme(s) covered.
1.4. Indicate how the functional independence of the Independent Audit Body from the managing and certifying authorities is ensured (see Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014).
2. Methodology and scope of the work
2.1. Indicate the period and timeframe of the audit (date when the final description of functions and procedures in place for the managing authority and, where appropriate, the certifying authority was received by the Independent Audit Body, date when the audit started and ended and resources allocated).
2.2. Specify: (a) the extent of the use of audit work carried out by other bodies; and (b) the quality control performed on such audit work with respect to the adequacy of the work.
2.3. Describe the work done for assessing, in line with Article 35(2) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014, the fulfilment, by the managing and certifying authorities being designated by [Member State], of the criteria relating to the internal control environment, risk management, management and control activities, and monitoring set out in Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 223/2014, covering among other elements, the following:
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2.3.1. Examination of the description of functions and procedures in place for the managing authority and, where appropriate, the certifying authority, in accordance with the model defined in Annex I to this Regulation.
2.3.2. Examination of other relevant documents concerning the system; indicate any review of laws, ministerial acts, circulars, internal procedure/other manuals, guidelines and/or checklists.
2.3.3. Interviews with the staff in the main bodies (including intermediate bodies, if relevant). Include description of the method and criteria for selection, what subjects have been covered, how many interviews have taken place and who has been interviewed.
2.3.4. Review of the description and procedures relating to the information systems, covering in particular the requirements set out in Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 and the verification of whether these systems are operational and have been set-up in order to ensure: (i) an adequate audit trail; (ii) protection of personal data; (iii) integrity, availability and authenticity of data; and (iv) reliable, accurate and complete information on the implementation of the operational programme (in line with Article 32(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014), data on each operation necessary for monitoring, evaluation, financial management, verification and audit (in line with Article 32(2)(d) and (e) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014) and data required for drawing up payment applications and accounts (as required by Article 33(d), (g) and (h) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014).
2.3.5. Where functions have been delegated by the managing authority or the certifying authority to other bodies, describe the audit work done to verify that the managing and/or certifying authority have assessed the capacities of these bodies to carry out delegated tasks, that they have sufficient supervisory procedures in place over these intermediate bodies and any other relevant audit work.
2.4. Indicate if any contradictory procedures have taken place prior to issuing this report and indicate the relevant authorities/bodies.
2.5. Confirm that the work has been carried out taking account of internationally accepted audit standards.
2.6. Identify if there were any limitation of scope, in particular the ones with affecting the opinion of the independent audit body.
3. Results of assessment for each authority/system
3.1. For each authority/system complete the table: CCI or system (group of CCIs) Concerned Authority (Managing or Certifying authority) Completeness and accuracy of description (Y/N) Conclusion (unqualified, qualified, adverse) Designation criteria affected Section of description of functions and procedures affected Shortcomings Recommendations/Corrective measures Timeframe agreed with concerned authority for implementation of corrective measures CCI x Managing authority Certifying authority System y Managing authority Certifying authority
3.2. Provide results of the assessment on areas not fully covered in the table above, including but not limited to:
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3.2.1. The procedures in place for drawing up the accounts referred to in Article 59(5)(a) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (Article 33(b) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014);
3.2.2. The arrangements for certifying the completeness, accuracy and veracity of the accounts and that the expenditure entered in the accounts complies with applicable law and has been incurred in respect of operations selected for funding in accordance with the criteria applicable to the operational programme and complying with applicable law (Article 33(c) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014);
3.2.3. The procedures in place for ensuring effective and proportionate anti-fraud measures taking account of the risks identified (Article 32(4)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014);
3.2.4. The framework to ensure that an appropriate risk management exercise is conducted when necessary, and in particular in the event of major modifications to the management and control system (Annex IV, point 2, to Regulation (EU) No 223/2014);
3.2.5. The arrangements for drawing up the management declaration and annual summary of final audits and controls and weaknesses identified (Article 32(4)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014);
3.2.6. The arrangements for collecting, recording and storing, in computerised form, data on each operation necessary for monitoring, evaluation, financial management, verification and audit, including data on indicators and outputs (Article 32(2)(d) and (e) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014);
3.2.7. The framework for ensuring, in the event of delegation of tasks to intermediate bodies, the definition of their respective responsibilities and obligations, the verification of their capacities to carry out delegated tasks and the existence of reporting procedures (Annex IV, point 1(ii), to Regulation (EU) No 223/2014).
ANNEX III Model for the opinion of an independent audit body on the compliance of the managing authority and the certifying authority with the designation criteria set out in Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 223/2014
To (Member State authority/body)
INTRODUCTION
I, the undersigned, representing [name of the independent audit body under Article 31(2) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014] as the body functionally independent from the managing and certifying authorities, responsible for drawing up a report and opinion setting out the results of an assessment of the compliance of the managing authority and the certifying authority with the designation criteria set out in Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 for [name of operational programme(s), CCI code(s)] (hereinafter the programme(s)), have carried out an examination in accordance with Article 31(2) of that Regulation.
SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION
The examination covered the managing authority, the certifying authority and (where appropriate) the delegated functions of these authorities, as described in section 1 of the attached report [Annex II to this Regulation] The extent and scope of the examination is detailed in section 2 of the attached report. Among other aspects described in this report, the examination was based on the description of the functions and procedures in place for the managing authority and, where appropriate, the certifying authority, drawn-up by and under the responsibility of [name of body or bodies responsible for the description] and received on [dd/mm/yyyy] from [name of body or bodies submitting the description].
OPINION
Emphasis of matter (to be used as appropriate) [The independent audit body may also include emphasis of matter, not affecting its opinion, as established by internationally accepted auditing standards.] Date Signature
ANNEX IV Model for the payment application
PAYMENT APPLICATION EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Commission reference (CCI) No: <type=S input=S> Name of Operational Programme: <type=S input=G> Commission Decision: <type=S input=G> Date Commission Decision: <type=D input=G> Payment application number: <type=N input=G> Date of submission of the payment application: <type=D input=G> National reference (optional): <type=S maxlength=250 input=M> Please specify the type of the payment application: An interim payment application, in accordance with Article 41 of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 <radio button> A final application for interim payment in accordance with Article 45(2) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 <radio button> According to Article 45 of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014, this payment application refers to the accounting period: From <type=D input=G> until: <type=D input=G>
Expenditure broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP I)
Type of expenditure Total amount of eligible expenditure incurred by beneficiaries and paid in implementing operations Total amount of public expenditure incurred in implementing operations (A) (B) Technical assistance <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of material assistance 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(a) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(b) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(c) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(d) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(e) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of material assistance 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(a) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(b) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(c) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(d) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(e) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> … Type of material assistance n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(a) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(b) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(c) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(d) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(e) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Total <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G>
Expenditure broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP II)
Type of expenditure Total amount of eligible expenditure incurred by beneficiaries and paid in implementing operations Total amount of corresponding public expenditure incurred in implementing operations (A) (B) Technical assistance <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of action 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of action 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> … Type of action n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Total <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G>
CERTIFICATE
By validating this payment application the Certifying Authority certifies that the responsibilities foreseen in points (a), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) of Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 are fulfilled and requests the payment of the amounts as mentioned below. Representing the Certifying Authority: <type=S input=G>
APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT
The payment will be made on the following bank account: Designated body <type=S maxlength=150 input=G> Bank <type=S maxlength=150 input=> BIC <type=S maxlength=11 input=> Bank account IBAN <type=S maxlength=34 input=> Holder of account (where not the same as the designated body) <type=S maxlength=150 input=>
FEAD AMOUNT <type=Cu input=G>
ANNEX V Model for the accounts
ACCOUNTS FOR ACCOUNTING PERIOD
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Commission reference (CCI): <type=S input=S> Name of operational programme: <type=S input=G> Commission Decision: <type=S input=G> Date Commission Decision: <type=D input=G> Version of the accounts: <type=S input=G> Date of submission of the accounts: <type=D input=G> National reference (optional): <type=S maxlength=250 input=M>
CERTIFICATE
The certifying authority hereby certifies that: Representing the certifying authority: <type=S input=G>
1. that the accounts are complete accurate and true and that the expenditure entered into the accounts complies with applicable law and has been incurred in respect of operations selected for funding in accordance with the criteria applicable to the operational programme and complying with applicable law;
2. that the provisions in Article 59(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and in Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 are respected;
3. that the provisions in Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 with regard to the availability of documents are respected.
Appendix 1 Amounts entered into the accounting systems of the certifying authority (Article 49(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014)
Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP I)
Type of expenditure Total amount of eligible expenditure incurred by beneficiaries and paid in implementing operations Total amount of public expenditure incurred in implementing operations Total amount of corresponding payments made to beneficiaries under Article 42(2) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 (A) (B) (C) Technical assistance <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of material assistance 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(a) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(b) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(c) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(d) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(e) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> Type of material assistance 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(a) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(b) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(c) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(d) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(e) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> … Type of material assistance n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(a) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(b) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(c) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(d) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> of which, expenditure under art. 26-2(e) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <NA> Total <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G>
Expenditure broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP II)
Type of expenditure Total amount of eligible expenditure entered into the accounting systems of the certifying authority and which has been included in the payment applications submitted to the Commission Total amount of the corresponding public expenditure incurred in implementing operations Total amount of corresponding payments made to beneficiaries under Article 42(2) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 (A) (B) (C) Technical assistance <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of action 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of action 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> … Type of action n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Total <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G>
Appendix 2 Amounts withdrawn and recovered during the accounting year (Article 49(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014)
Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP I)
Type of expenditure WITHDRAWALS RECOVERIES Total eligible amount of expenditure included in payment applications Corresponding public expenditure Total eligible amount of expenditure included in payment applications Corresponding public expenditure (A) (B) (C) (D) Technical assistance <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of Material assistance 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of Material assistance 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> ... Type of Material assistance n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Total <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> Split of amounts withdrawn and recovered during the accounting year by accounting year of declaration of the corresponding expenditure In relation to accounting year ending 30 June 2015 (total) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Out of which amounts corrected as a result of audits of operations according to Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> In relation to accounting year ending 30 June … (total) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Out of which amounts corrected as a result of audits of operations according to Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M>
Amounts broken down by type of expenditure as entered into the accounts of the certifying authority (for OP II)
Type of expenditure WITHDRAWALS RECOVERIES Total eligible amount of expenditure included in payment applications Corresponding public expenditure Total eligible amount of expenditure included in payment applications Corresponding public expenditure (A) (B) (C) (D) Technical assistance <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of action 1 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Type of action 2 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> … Type of action n <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Total <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> <type=Cu input=G> Split of amounts withdrawn and recovered during the accounting year by accounting year of declaration of the corresponding expenditure In relation to accounting year ending 30 June 2015 (total) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Out of which amounts corrected as a result of audits of operations according to Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> In relation to accounting year ending 30 June … (total) <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> Out of which amounts corrected as a result of audits of operations according to Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M> <type=Cu input=M>
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