Simplified Cost Options for ESI Funds and Migration & Security Funds: Transition Towards 2021-2027

The Common Provisions Regulation (CPR, ((EU) 2021/1060) for the new programming period 2021-2027, extending the use of Simplified Cost Options, was published in June 2021. Starting from 2021, contributions provided to the beneficiaries of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), Cohesion Fund (CF), European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), Just Transition Fund (JTF), Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), Internal Security Fund (ISF) and Border Management and Visa Instrument (BMVI) will take the form of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates for all the projects under EUR 200.000.

Our online event provides a forum for public officials from Managing, Certifying and Audit Authorities to gain an understanding of these changes and discuss them with colleagues and relevant experts.

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

Starting from € 1.490,- (excl. VAT)

Reservation: You are welcome to reserve your seat, which is financially non-binding. For this, please drop me an email.: [email protected]

Cancellation: The cancellation of participation must be in writing and is free of charge up to 14 days before the start of the event. In case of no-show or cancellation later than two weeks before the date of the event, the entire event price plus VAT is due.

Details

Overview

The recently published Common Provisions Regulation for the new programming period 2021-2027 extended the use of Simplified Cost Options. Starting from 2021, the contribution provided to the beneficiary of ERDF, ESF+, CF, EMFF, JTF, AMIF, ISF and BMVI will take the form of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates, for all the projects under EUR 200.000. It is essential that public officials learn about the new requirements and how to adapt their working methods and procedures to this simplified method in compliance with eligibility rules and regularity of expenditures.

Who should participate?

Representatives from public authorities in charge of financial management, control and audit of ESI Funds and AMIF/ISF/BMVI, 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

The three-day intensive course offers the possibility to meet with experts from EU institutions, Member States as well as the private sector. The different perspectives of our experienced trainers will support you in applying complex rules to your practical day-to-day work. To achieve the best results, a mix of learning methods will be applied in the course.

Our approach combines the three stages of learning to ensure that the participants obtain the best possible understanding of the applied rules:

1) Identification of the main rules and principles,
2) Appreciation of the complexities and limitation of the principles,
3) Application of the rules and principles.

The participants will be actively involved in the course. The sessions will combine presentations, case studies and discussion on practical problems. You will have ample opportunity to present your own issues and discuss them with the speakers and participants from other Member States.

Just send to us your cases and questions in advance! We will forward them to our speakers, who will include your issues in the programme and answer them during the course. All information concerning such problems and cases will be treated confidentially.

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 € 299,- (excl. of VAT). If interested, please contact Julia Thiemann.

How to Join the Course Online

You will receive all information and a link to join the course via e-mail latest 1 day before the event.

If you have any questions in advance, please contact Julia Thiemann.