Management, Implementation, Auditing, and Fraud Detection Using the Arachne Tool in the 2023-2027 CAP, and Preparation for the Post-2027 Period

This highly practical 2,5-day course will provide a complete overview and detailed understanding of all practical aspects of management, implementation, control, audit, fraud prevention, and detection in the 2023-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), its funds, and the preparation for the period post 2027.

In particular, it will cover:

• the legal framework of the 2023-2027 CAP, greener and more performance-based policy;
• funding of the 2023-2027 CAP;
• the CAP contribution to the EU Green Deal – the main tool to reach its Farm to Fork and biodiversity strategic objectives;
• Omnibus III and its consequences for of the legal framework of the CAP;
• control and audits of CAP spending from the European Court of Auditors, EU Commission, and Member States’ perspective;
• fraud prevention and detection in the CAP, risk analysis, and assessment;
• practical use of Arachne in Member States for the CAP.

The unique feature of this course is that it covers the experience of experts from the EU Commission the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Court of Auditors (ECA), and Member States.

Methodology

This course very practical and interactive. All presentations conducted by experts include concrete examples and real-life case studies. The majority of them are followed by practical workshops in small working groups with direct involvement of ECA, the EU Commission, and OLAF. During the workshops you will gain first-hand knowledge of how auditing of CAP funding is carried out by the relevant authorities. You will learn about the best practices for the implementation of the agricultural budget and fraud prevention. You will participate in an exchange session of experiences and challenges encountered by authorities involved in the management, implementation, and audit of CAP and the preparation for the CAP in the next programming period, 2028-2034.

The course will enhance your knowledge and understanding of how implementation by Member States of the CAP and the expenditure of its funds are controlled and audited by the relevant authorities, thanks to practical examples and best practices. You will be trained on how to detect and prevent fraud, and how to build effective and efficient control and systems of anti-fraud measures. You will also learn how financial, compliance, and performance audits are conducted in relation to the 2023-2027 CAP, what should we expect in the next programming period, and what to do to be ready to face all consequences.

Managing authorities, paying agencies, certification bodies, intermediate bodies, funds and independent auditors dealing with, or interested in, projects and programmes financed under the CAP.

Project number: 2620601

Course venue
Agenzia per le Erogazioni in Agricoltura (AGEA)
Via Palestro, 81
00185 Rome (RM)
Rome (IT)

Senior Project Officer
Ms Rafaella Giussani
Tel: +31 43 32 96 372
r.giussani@eipa.eu

Fee
The fee includes documentation, refreshments, lunches, a dinner and a walking tour. Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration.

Discounts
EIPA member fee
EIPA offers a discount to all civil servants working for one of EIPA’s supporting countries, and civil servants working for an EU institution, body or agency.

Who are the supporting countries?
Civil servants coming from the following EIPA supporting countries are entitled to get the reduced fee: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden.

For all other participants, the regular fee applies.

Early bird discount
EIPA offers 10% off on registrations made eight weeks or more before the start of a course. The early bird discount is not cumulative with other discounts or promo codes, except for the EIPA member fee.

Loyalty coupon
As a token of appreciation we offer all our participants a loyalty coupon for one of our future courses. The offer can be shared with colleagues and relevant networks. The coupon will expire one year after its release. This discount is not cumulative with other discounts, except for the EIPA member fee.

Meals
Dietary preferences can be indicated on the registration form.

Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed online registration form.

Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation.

Cancellation policy
For administrative reasons you will be charged €150 for cancellations received within 15 days before the activity begins. There is no charge for qualified substitute participants.

EIPA reserves the right to cancel the activity up to 2 weeks before the starting date. In that case, registration fees received will be fully reimbursed. EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, accommodation, etc.).

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