Fraud and Corruption in “La Serenissima”: On-the-Spot Investigation

This four-day intensive course has the format of a Master class with on-the-spot approach. The Chair of the Master Class is Jo Kremers, former Senior Audit Manager at the Ministry of Finance in the Netherlands.

Our approach during this unique, attractive and highly interactive event includes the set-up of a well-structured risk analysis, focused on gathering evidence, fact finding, based on professional scepticism, by the use of the internet, open sources, data analysis and sophisticated software, and not to forget the use of your most important instruments,  combined with a more innovative way of thinking. Under professional coaching and guidance, enthusiastic teams are competing for the best results and a real reward.

The participants will be actively involved in various exercises and group works during the course. This round-table format will offer a platform to learn how to prevent, detect and combat irregularities and fraud in the management of EU Funds. Through expert guidance, you will learn how to best implement and apply the foreseen measures and strategies in your country.

Who Should Participate

• Representatives from public authorities in charge of financial management, control and audit, especially from:
  • Managing Authorities
  • Responsible Authorities
  • Certifying Authorities
  • Delegated Authorities
  • Audit Authorities
  • Intermediate Bodies
• EU Funds experts from regional and local authorities and experts involved in ETC Programme
• Beneficiaries of EU funded projects, i.e.: Private and public companies, associations, research institutes
• Public and private banks
• International, national and local associations and networks
• Consultants