European Structural and Investment Funds
Master Class with On-the-Spot Approach |
13.11.2024 - 15.11.2024 |
Rome |
Language: English

Anti-Fraud and Corruption Game: Whistleblowing in the EU

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This course will center on the anti-fraud cycle and whistleblowing authorities in Europe, with a special emphasis on the practical experience in Italy and its involvement in the Network of European Integrity. Guided by our anti-fraud expert Jo Kremers, participants will gain insights into the whistleblowing mechanisms in EU Member States through the exchange of practical knowledge and information.

Join us in Rome for an exceptional learning opportunity!

Main Topics:

  • The Principles of honesty and integrity
  • The anti-fraud and corruption cycle
  • The Network of The European Integrity and Whistleblowing Authorities

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

Starting from € 2750,- (excl. VAT)

+++ Register before 18 September 2024 to avail of our 10% early bird discount! +++

+++ Group discounts are available! More under Details +++

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Topics and Methodology

We would like to introduce our brand new format: Master class with On-the-spot Visits. 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 ESI Funds, IPA Funds, AMIF and ISF. Besides expert presentations, the sessions will include discussions and exchange of national (best) practices as well as expert guidance on 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 of ESI Funds, IPA Funds, Migration and Security Funds, especially from:
    • Managing Authorities
    • Responsible Authority
    • Bodies in charge of the accounting function
    • Audit Authorities
    • Intermediate Bodies
    • Delegated Authorities
  • 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

Get the Cliff’s Notes!

If you are unable to make it to this event, you may want to order a copy of the printed Cliff’s Notes including the access data to all presentations shown during the event. The price is € 299,- (each, excl. of VAT). If interested, please contact Valeria Lotti.

Group Discounts

Group registration of three or more participants will automatically receive a 10% discount.

We offer a 15% discount for groups of four and a 20% discount for groups of five participants. To take advantage of these discounts, please contact Valeria Lotti at Lotti@lexxion.eu or call us at +49 (030)81 45 06 15. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Programme

Day 1: Wednesday, 13 November | The programme may be subject to change.

Chair of the Seminar
Jo Kremers Former Senior Audit Manager, Audit Authority EU Funds, Ministry of Finance, The Hague
09:00

Registration & welcome coffee

09:30

Introduction round and start of the Team Game

10:00

EU Target Standards for Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption in relation to the on-the-spot visit

11:15

Coffee break

11:45

Honesty, professional behaviour and integrity for the anti-fraud and corruption cycle: real-world cases

13:15

Lunch break

14:15

On-the-spot research: visit to the Bocca della verità

16:30

End of Day 1

Day 2: Thursday, 14 November

Chair of the Seminar
Jo Kremers Former Senior Audit Manager, Audit Authority EU Funds, Ministry of Finance, The Hague
09:00

EU Authorities: Research and Preparation Session

  • Benchmarks and internet research on other EU authorities
  • Preparation for the presentations on key principles
11:00

Coffee break

11:30

Preparation for the visit from ANAC (Autorità Nazionale Anticorruzione)

13:00

Lunch break

14:00

Common challenges and shared tools in prevention of corruption and whistleblowing after the EU directive

  • The role of ANAC and the Network of European Integrity and Whistleblowing Authorities (NEIWA)
  • Presentation by ANAC
16:00

End of Day 2

20:00

Social dinner

Day 3: Friday, 15 November

Chair of the Seminar
Jo Kremers Former Senior Audit Manager, Audit Authority EU Funds, Ministry of Finance, The Hague
09:00

Findings and Lessons Learned during teamwork

10:00

Coffee break

10:30

Comparison of systems: Italy vs. your country (signals from authority), OLAF and EPPO

  • Internet research on signals, tip lines and whistleblowing mechanisms
  • Finishing the presentations
11:30

Presentations

12:30

Award ceremony

13:00

Lunch break

14:00

End of the course

Speakers

Jo Kremers
Former Senior Audit Manager, Audit Authority EU Funds, Ministry of Finance, The Hague

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Venue

Exclusive venue in the centre of Rome

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Rome, Italy
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Master Class with On-the-Spot Approach | 13.11.2024 - 15.11.2024 | Rome | Language: English

Participation fees for participation in Rome:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 2.750,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 2.950,- (excl. VAT)

+++ Register before 18 September 2024 to avail of our 10% early bird discount! +++

+++ Group discounts are available! More under Details +++

VAT will be added if applicable.

Seating limit
The number of participants in Rome is limited.

Please contact events@lexxion.eu if you have technical problems with the booking. 

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Tickets

Ticket Type Price Spaces
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt | Anti-Fraud and Corruption Game: Whistleblowing in the EU | Rome
Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde		 €2.475,00
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt | Anti-Fraud and Corruption Game: Whistleblowing in the EU | Rome
Regular fee / Regulärer Preis		 €2.655,00
Anti-Fraud and Corruption Game: Whistleblowing in the EU | Rome
Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde		 €2.750,00 N/A
Anti-Fraud and Corruption Game: Whistleblowing in the EU | Rome
Regular fee / Regulärer Preis		 €2.950,00 N/A

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