Study visit of Croatian AFCOS Delegation in Sofia, 26 – 30 May 2014

Delegation from AFCOS in Republic of Croatia has carried out a study visit in Sofia, funded by the Technical Assistance Information Exchange Instrument (TAIEX). The main objective of the visit was strengthening of administrative capacity of the Service. The hosting Institution was AFCOS – Republic of Bulgaria.

The Croatian Service has examined closely the best practices in Bulgaria for conducting administrative and on-the-spot checks, methodology and control mechanisms of the risk analyses in relation to irregularities and frauds with the EU resources.

The delegation held a number of meetings namely:

  • with AFCOS Directorate officials,
  • with officials of the Unit 04 “EU Funds” within Directorate General National Police,
  • with high-standing officials of the Managing Authorities of the Regional Development Operational Programme and Human Resources Development Operational Programme,
  • with high-standing officials of the Public Financial Inspection Agency,
  • with the Head of the Unit 01 Specialized within the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office of Cassation.