Activities of Elżbieta RAFALSKA related to 2023/2150(DEC)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) for the financial year 2022
Amendments (5)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that the financial year 2022 was marked by a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic impacts on the previous two financial years, while at the same time EFCA's budget and resources continued to grow for additional tasks and projects as foreseen in its Single Programming Document for 2022; points out that the war in Ukraine could have an impact on the recognition and measurement of some assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and also on some revenue and expenses recognised in the statement of financial performance for subsequent reporting periods;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the Agency received a EUR 29,34 million contribution under the general budget of the Union in 2022, representing an increase of 40 % in respect of 2021; points out that both the Agency’s annual budget and its complement of staff are among the lowest among Union agencies, even with the increased staff establishment plan;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that, in 2022, the Agency reported 47 592 inspections (at sea and ashore), which led to the detection of 48545167 suspected infringements, representing an decrease, respectively, of 11 % in terms of number of inspections and increase of 1128 % and 1, 5 % onin terms of detected infringements comparing to the 2021 figures, mainly driven by a decrease on the reported land-based inspections, but still is the second record figure in number of inspections by year; points out that that observed decreases are not necessarily linked to decrease in Member States control efforts; invites the Agency to provide more detailed information on the reasons for these changes; points out that inspections and other follow-up activities play a key role not only in the proper management of fish stocks but also in ensuring a level playing field for Union fishers;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that, on 31 December 2022, the establishment plan was fully filled, with 74 temporary agents appointed out of 77 temporary agents authorised under the Union budget; takes note of the increase of staff expenses by EUR 2,1 million in comparison with 2021;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Underlines as well the importance of a balanced geographical representation among staff in order to meet one of the Commission’s fundamental goals, i.e. to be close to the citizens and to reflect the diversity of Member States;