7 Amendments of Marina YANNAKOUDAKIS related to 2012/2196(DEC)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Thinks it is noteworthy in this context that the Special Report No 15/2012 , ‘Management of Conflict of Interest in Selected EU Agencies’, by the Court of Auditors is not taking into account to the full the latest developments and improvements put in place by the Authority; therefore, notes with satisfaction the improvement of all procedures related to transparency and possible conflict of interests in the Authority and will support the Executive Director in itsher further efforts;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Draws attention to the Health and Consumer Protection Commissioner’s pledge to pursue an initiative for a common rulebook governing the auditing and management of the Authority and to tackle the various instances of conflicts for interest, whilst examining the scope for cuts to its operating budget;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reminds the Authority to respect in an improved way the principle of annuality; considers the year of 2011 as special due to the movement to the new headquarters and the delayed settlement of payments in this respect;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is especially aware ofDraws particular attention to the public interest in the decision -making process within the Authority, which is done within its legal role and responsibilities; asks the Authority to pay further special interest to the public opinion but likes to remind in addition, that some possible shortcomings are due to a lack in the current legislation;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Believes that the discharge decision for the Authority should be based upon OECD guidelines to ensure high-quality internationally recognised accounting, audit and financial disclosure standards; invites the European institutions to incorporate and commit to introducing OECD guidelines within a common working framework for all European institutions and bodies;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Is of the opinion that the Authority should not be granted discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2011 until the general budget of the European Union is given an unqualified statement of assurance by the Court of Auditors.