Work of Lithuanian institutions positively evaluated by representatives of the European Commission
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In the Bilateral Annual Co-ordination Meeting organized in the
National Audit Office representatives of Directorates-General of
the European Commission and Lithuanian institutions discussed
key issues concerning management and control of the EU
Structural assistance for the programming period 2000-2006 and
2007-2013. |
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During the meeting the
following issues were discussed: follow-up of open recommendations from
Directorates-General of the European Commission audits, audit strategies
and audit plans for 2009, as well as Annual Summary Report. The
representative of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) presented a
detailed analysis of irregularities detected in the EU Member States in
the programming period 2000-2006. Exchange of opinions was made on
preparations to audit the use of the programming period 2007-2013 funds,
potential threats and arising problems.
Experts from Directorates-General for Regional Policy, Employment,
Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, as well as Maritime Affairs and
Fisheries, European Anti-Fraud Office, representatives from the
Ministries of the Republic of Lithuania and the NAO participated in the
meeting.
European Union budget funds allocated to EU regional/structural policy
in Lithuania amounted to LTL 5.9 bn in 2004-2006. In 2007-2013 EU
structural assistance to Lithuania will exceed LTL 23 bn.