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Valeria Lotti

[Conference Manager]

+49 (0)30 81 45 06 15 / 📱 +49 (0)1590 12 99 00 4
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Julia Thiemann

[Senior Conference Coordinator]

+49 (0)30-81 45 06-19
[email protected]

European Structural and Investment Funds

Hybrid Workshop |

03.04.2025 - 04.04.2025 |

Madrid |

Language: English

Simplified Cost Options for HOME Funds

Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) are an innovative way of reimbursing grants and repayable assistance that reduces administrative costs and burden. The Common Provisions Regulation for the 2021-2027 programming period has extended the use of SCOs, making it even more important to know how to apply them efficiently.

What are the best ways of facilitating the design and implementation of SCOs under programmes funded with the HOME funds?

Our hybrid workshop in Madrid & online aims to find answers to this question, involving the participants in discussions about their issues and providing them with both theoretical guidance and practical examples.

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

Starting from € 1.090,- (excl. VAT)

+++ Register before 06 February 2025 to avail of our 10% early bird discount! +++

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

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Who should participate?

Representatives from public authorities in charge of financial management, control and audit, especially from
- Managing Authorities
- Responsible Authorities
- Intermediate Bodies
- Delegated Authorities
- Certifying Authorities
- Audit Authorities
- Regional and local authorities
- Court of Auditors
Beneficiaries of EU funded projects, i.e.: Private and public companies, associations, research institutes
Bodies working in European Territorial Cooperation
Public and private banks and other financial intermediaries
International, national and local associations and networks
Consultants and lawyers

Methodology

A workshop by Lexxion Publisher offers a great learning experience with a hands-on approach. Our high-level experts from EU Institutions, and the private sector will support you in applying complex rules to your practical day-to-day work. To achieve the best results, we employ a mixture of learning methods.

To ensure that you get the best possible understanding of the topics at hand, our Workshop sessions combine theoretical presentations, case study analysis and highly interactive discussions on practical issues. You will have ample opportunities to present your issues and exchange information and experiences with speakers and participants from other Member States.

Workshop materials will be available to download after the event.

Workshop Material – No need to miss anything!

If you were unable to make it to the workshop you may want to order a copy of the printed material including the access data to all presentations shown during the event. The price is 249€ (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 [email protected] or call us at +49 (030)81 45 06 15. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Programme

Day 1: Thursday, 3. April | The programme may be subject to change.

09:00

Registration & Welcome Address

09:15

Evolution of SCOs

Why simplified cost options, historical perspective
Basic concept of SCOs and FNLC
Advantages and challenges of using SCOs
One CPR for all funds, different challenges

Ivana Lazic , Head of the Vienna office of the Interact Programme

10:45

Coffee Break

11:15

Current State of Play and Future Outlook for HOME Funds

Transnational Network for simplification (REGIO, EMPL)
New EC guidelines for SCOs, December 2024 – main changes & new emphasis
EU Home Affairs Fund 2028-2034 Period Preparation Informal Gathering in Riga, November 2024 – main conclusion in the area of SCOs

Inese Levana , Senior Auditor of EU Funds Audit Department, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia, AFCOS Member, Riga

12:45

Lunch Break

14:00

Practical Application of SCOs

Types of SCOs used in Cohesion Policy
Easier life for EU funds beneficiary?
Exchange on good and bad application of SCOs

Ivana Lazic , Head of the Vienna office of the Interact Programme

15:15

Coffee Break

15:30

SCO Methodology Development

Process of methodology development – importance of coordination and knowledge sharing
Best practice from other member states and programmes – learning from the mistakes of others
SCOs and State Aid rules, Public Procurements rules
Practical group work on SCO methodology development

Inese Levana , Senior Auditor of EU Funds Audit Department, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia, AFCOS Member, Riga

16:45

End of Day 1

Day 2: Friday, 4. April | The programme may be subject to change.

09:00

Auditing SCOs: Ex-Ante Verifications

Ex-ante verifications of SCO methodologies by AA
Main conclusions from ex-ante verifications
Cooperation with other institutions

Inese Levana , Senior Auditor of EU Funds Audit Department, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia, AFCOS Member, Riga

10:30

Coffee Break

11:00

Auditing SCOs: Ex-Post Audits

Ex-post audits on SCO application
Main conclusion from EC audits so far
AA Latvia experience and main audit findings in SCOs in ERDF, ESF and HOME Funds
Practical session – Let’s do and audit on SCOs!

Inese Levana , Senior Auditor of EU Funds Audit Department, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia, AFCOS Member, Riga

12:30

Lunch Break

13:45

Final Discussion

Different approach on programming all investments
Change of mindset on the control level
Main take-aways for HOME and other funds
Key learnings: quiz game!

Ivana Lazic , Head of the Vienna office of the Interact Programme

Inese Levana , Senior Auditor of EU Funds Audit Department, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia, AFCOS Member, Riga

15:00

End of Workshop

Speakers

Ivana Lazic

Head of the Vienna office of the Interact Programme

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Inese Levana

Senior Auditor of EU Funds Audit Department, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia, AFCOS Member, Riga

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Venue

Exclusive Venue in the Centre of Madrid

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Madrid, Spain

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Hybrid Workshop | 03.04.2025 - 04.04.2025 | Madrid | Language: English

Participation fees for participation in Madrid:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.460,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.760,- (excl. VAT)

Participation fees for online participation:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.090,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.390,- (excl. VAT)

+++ Register before 06 February 2025 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 Madrid is limited.

Please contact [email protected] if you have technical problems with the booking.

Where do you want to participate?

YES, I will take part in

21% VAT (Spain) will be added if applicable. The participation fee covers conference/course materials. If attending face-to-face the participation fee includes drinks and snacks during breaks and warm meals (if indicated).

Teilnehmerdaten | Participant Information

Ticket Type	Price	Spaces
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Simplified Cost Options for HOME Funds \| Madrid Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€1.314,00
First name of the participants * Surname of the participants * Position of the participants * Department of the participants * E-mail of the participants * Telephone of the participants
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Simplified Cost Options for HOME Funds \| Madrid Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.584,00
First name of the participants * Surname of the participants * Position of the participants * Department of the participants * E-mail of the participants * Telephone of the participants
Simplified Cost Options for HOME Funds \| Madrid Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€1.460,00	N/A

Simplified Cost Options for HOME Funds \| Madrid Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.760,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Simplified Cost Options for HOME Funds \| Online Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€981,00
First name of the participants * Surname of the participants * Position of the participants * Department of the participants * E-mail of the participants * Telephone of the participants
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Simplified Cost Options for HOME Funds \| Online Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.251,00
First name of the participants * Surname of the participants * Position of the participants * Department of the participants * E-mail of the participants * Telephone of the participants
Simplified Cost Options for HOME Funds \| Online Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€1.090,00	N/A

Simplified Cost Options for HOME Funds \| Online Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.390,00	N/A

Zusammenfassung | Summary

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April 2025

03.04.2025 - 04.04.2025, Madrid

Hybrid Workshop, Language: English