4 Amendments of Julie GIRLING related to 2013/2212(DEC)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. RecogniStresses the comment on internal controls made by the Court of Auditors; is at the same time aware of the Agency's reply; has carefully taken note that the Agency has drawn up an action plan to ensure reasonable assurance on cost statements; welcomes further the decision to increase the number of on-the-spot verifications to ensure the best management as to eligibility and accuracy of costs;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that the discharge decision 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 framework for all European institutions and bodies;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is pleased that the Agency has revised itNotes the Agency's policy for dealing with potential conflict of interest; has noted that respective details are part of the obligations of the Agency's officials and other servants under the staff regulation and conditions for employment, an information transparently presented on the Agency's webpage; has also noted that besides the signature of a declaration of commitment at the start of the term as scientific committee member, it is also necessary to sign an annual declaration on conflicts of interest;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recommends on the facts available that discharge canshould not be granted to the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2012.