10 Amendments of Notis MARIAS related to 2018/2201(DEC)
Amendment 1 #
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1. GDoes not grants the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
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1. Acknowledges thatNotes the budget monitoring efforts during the financial year 2017 that resulted in a budget implementation rate of 98,92 %, representing a slight increase of 0,5 % compared to 2016; notes that the payment appropriations execution rate was 80,95 %, representing a notable increase of 8,12 % compared to the previous year; observes that, after analysing the advantages and disadvantages of differentiated appropriations, the Institute decided not to adopt them as a measure to address the multiannual nature of its operations; calls on the Institute to remain aware of the situation at hand, and to report to the discharge authority on any developments in that regard;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
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3. Welcomes the factNotes that the Institute uses certain Key Performance Indicators in relation to operational objectives and management of financial and human resources to assess the added value provided by its activities and to improve its budget management;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
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4. Notes with appreciation that the Institute implemented its work programme effectively and fulfilled 98,75 % of the single programming document activities in 2017; notes furthermore that the Institute has released the third edition of the Gender Equality Index to monitor the progress of gender equality in the Union;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
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5. Notes with satisfaction that the Institute proactively initiated a joint activity with other agencies in 2017 consisting of training and experience- sharing workshops on preventing harassment; notes furthermore that the Institute supported the European Institute of Innovation and Technology in mainstreaming a gender perspective in its operations and contributed to a joint publication with the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
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7. Regrets deeply the gender imbalance within the Institute’s management board members, with 26 out of 32 members being of the same gender;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
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10. Notes with concern that, according to the Court’s report, the Institute was brought to court by unsuccessful tenders, claiming a total of EUR 700 000 in damages (amounting to up to 9 % of the Institute’s annual budget) and the annulment of the award decision; observes that the Institute is already preparing to financially address the potential losses; notes from the Institute’s reply that it will adjust the procurement procedures regardless of the final decision of the Court; calls on the Institute to report forthwith to the discharge authority on developments in that regard;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
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11. Notes with concern that, according to the Court’s report, the Institute issued and finalised a tender process to obtain a supplier for travel services without guaranteeing the best value-for-money; notes from the Institute’s reply that it has internal controls in place to check and control the prices of services provided by the selected supplier; notes furthermore that the Institute is intending not to renew this contract but to participate in a joint procurement procedure organised by the Commission; calls on the Institute to report forthwith to the discharge authority on the progress made in that regard;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
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12. Notes that, according to the Court’s report, the Institute had not yet, , by the end of 2017, introduced the tools launched by the Commission aimed at introducing a single solution for the electronic exchange of information with third parties participating in public procurement procedures (e-procurement); notes from the Institute’s reply that the Institute is implementing e-submission and e- invoicing in compliance with the timelines set by the Commission by the end of 2018; calls on the Institute to report forthwith to the discharge authority on the progress made in that regard;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
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15. Notes the Institute’s efforts to ensure a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly working place; observes that the Institute unfortunately does not have any specific measures in place to reduce or offset CO2 emissions, but notes that it encourages its staff to use public transport or bicycles for commuting;