Contact

Valeria Lotti

[Conference Manager]

+49 (0)30 81 45 06 15 / 📱 +49 (0)1590 12 99 00 4
[email protected]

Julia Thiemann

[Senior Conference Coordinator]

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

European Structural and Investment Funds

Intensive Course |

28.04.2025 - 30.04.2025 |

Marseille |

Language: English

Spring Seminar: Verifications and Irregularities in EU Funds

The Spring Seminar is designed for professionals involved in the oversight, prevention, detection, and management of fraud associated with EU funds. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of strategies and best practices for addressing the complex challenges in this field. Led by seasoned experts, participants will gain in-depth knowledge on identifying errors, understanding irregularities, and applying financial corrections effectively.

Whether you are new to these responsibilities or looking to deepen your expertise, join us in Marseille and acquire the essential tools to navigate and mitigate risks in EU fund management.

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

Starting from € 2.550,- (excl. VAT)

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

Methodology

The three-day Intensive Course offers the possibility to meet with experts from EU institutions and Member States as well as the private sector, academia, and diplomacy. Varied perspectives of our experienced trainers will support you in applying complex rules to your own daily practice.

To ensure that you get the best possible understanding of the topics at hand, our Intensive Course 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.

Just send us your cases and questions in advance! We will forward them to our speakers, who will include your issues in the discussion. All relevant information will be treated confidentially.

Intensive Course materials will be available for download after the event.

Who Should Participate?

Representatives from public authorities in charge
of management and control of ESI Funds, especially from
- Managing Authorities
- Certifying Authorities (2014-2020)
- Audit Authorities
- Intermediate Bodies
ESI Funds experts from regional and local authorities and experts involved in ETC Programme
Auditors controlling and auditing ESI Funds programmes and projects
Experts from EU, National and regional Court of Audit
Experts from Institutions involved in implementation of ESIF
Consultants and lawyers specialized on ESI Funds
Beneficiaries of EU funded projects

Course Material – No need to miss anything!

If you are unable to attend the course you may want to order all the 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: Monday, 28. April

09:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:15

Introduction Round

09:45

Fraud and Corruption in ESI Funds

Essentials in anti-fraud and corruption in the EU
Essential instruments in anti-fraud and corruption worldwide
Risk areas (public procurement, HR, tax)

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

11:00

Coffee Break

11:30

Anti-Fraud and Corruption Team Game: 2025 Edition – Part 1

Forming the teams and explaining the game
Innovation in Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption, Verification and Audit: new sources and techniques

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

13:00

Lunch Break

14:00

Anti-Fraud and Corruption Team Game: 2025 Edition – Part 2

Engage with real-world cases of fraud and corruption

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

15:15

Coffee Break

15:30

EU Regulatory Framework

Detailed explanation of relevant provisions

Key responsibilities and relevant actors in the process of preventing, identifying, correcting and reporting

Oana Cristea , Head of Unit in the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration of Romania at the General Directorate for EU Territorial Cooperation

17:00

End of Day 1

19:00

Social Dinner

Day 2: Tuesday, 29. April

09:00

Identifying and Reporting Irregularities

Tools and methods for detecting irregularities
Reporting mechanisms and timelines for managing authorities
Distinction between irregularities and fraud
Common challenges in conducting verifications

Oana Cristea , Head of Unit in the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration of Romania at the General Directorate for EU Territorial Cooperation

10:30

Coffee Break

11:00

Risk Management Strategies

Risk-based approach to verifications and Impact of Commission Notice C/2024/7467
Coordination between audits and management verifications
Designing effective control systems
Leveraging data analytics and IT tools in risk detection

Oana Cristea , Head of Unit in the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration of Romania at the General Directorate for EU Territorial Cooperation

12:30

Lunch Break

13:45

Preventing Irregularities and Fraud

Implementing preventive measures and anti-fraud measures in fund management
Examples of measures and tools for preventing irregularities

Oana Cristea , Head of Unit in the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration of Romania at the General Directorate for EU Territorial Cooperation

15:00

Coffee Break

15:15

Financial Corrections and Recovery

Procedures for financial corrections
Recovering funds from beneficiaries
Mitigating the impact of irregularities on program performance

Oana Cristea , Head of Unit in the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration of Romania at the General Directorate for EU Territorial Cooperation

16:30

End of Day 2

Day 3: Wednesday, 30. April

08:30

Implementing Innovative Anti-Fraud Tools and Techniques

ITT in Management, Control and Audit of EU Funds and RRF
Open-Source Research (OSR)

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

10:30

Coffee Break

11:00

Anti-Fraud and Corruption Individual Game: 2025 Edition

Improve your anti-fraud SKILLS

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

12:45

Game Awards

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

13:00

Lunch Break

14:00

End of the Spring Seminar

Speakers

Jo Kremers

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

More info

Oana Cristea

Head of Unit in the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration of Romania at the General Directorate for EU Territorial Cooperation

More info

Venue

NH Collection Marseille

37 Boulevard des Dames
Marseille, France

Phone +33 (0) 496 113120
[email protected]

Online-Registration

Intensive Course | 28.04.2025 - 30.04.2025 | Marseille | Language: English

Participation fees for participation in Marseille:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 2.550,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 2.750,- (excl. VAT)

VAT will be added if applicable.

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

Seating limit
The number of participants in Marseille is limited.

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

Are you a public authority?

YES, I will take part in

20% VAT (France) 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 \| Spring Seminar: Verifications and Irregularities in EU Funds \| Marseille Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€2.295,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Spring Seminar: Verifications and Irregularities in EU Funds \| Marseille Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€2.475,00	N/A

Spring Seminar: Verifications and Irregularities in EU Funds \| Marseille Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€2.550,00
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Spring Seminar: Verifications and Irregularities in EU Funds \| Marseille Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€2.750,00
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Zusammenfassung | Summary

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Coupon Code

April 2025

28.04.2025 - 30.04.2025, Marseille

Intensive Course, Language: English