Activities of Davor ŠKRLEC related to 2014/2155(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Annual report 2013 on the protection of EU's financial interests - Fight against fraud (A8-0024/2015 - Georgi Pirinski) HR
Annual report 2013 on the protection of EU's financial interests - Fight against fraud (debate) HR
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the Annual Report 2013 on the Protection of the EU’s Financial Interests - Fight against fraud
Amendments (6)
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that this statistical data still only gives an approximate indication of the impact of irregularities on the EU budget; believes that the inaccuracy stems from different approaches between and within Member States to the detection and classification of irregularities; considers further harmonisation among Member States necessary including on reporting of irregularities;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges that simplification of rules and procedures may decrease the number of non-fraudulent irregularities; maintains, however, that clear and strong rules including strict application are essential to prevent fraud;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Appreciates the efforts made by the Member States to detect, evaluate and/or report irregularities, including fraud; calls on the Member States and their authorities to ensure stronger ex-ante coordination and evaluation and to tap their potential to detect and correct errors prior to claiming reimbursement from the Commission by making full use of the information available to them;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls the importance of capacity building, both in public administrations and among stakeholders including civil society organisations, which contributes to the prevention of irregularities and fight against corruption;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point a
Paragraph 4 – point a
(a) all Member States to designate an anti- fraud coordination services (AFCOS) and entrust it with substantial competences and powers, and calls on the Commission to ensure their harmonisation throughout Member States;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
Paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
(ca) the Commission and Commission representatives to increase the number of their on-the spot-audits;