Undertaking Progress & Verification Visits (Article 13) (2939)

Thursday, 5th August 2010, London Euston

Overview

Formerly known to partners as Article 4 and Article 10, the Commission Regulations lay down specific requirements for Programme and Project partners alike. 

This one-day workshop is designed for those staff with responsibility for undertaking on site visits within the scope of 1828/2006 and will prove valuable for project applicants when designing enhanced monitoring systems.  The management of errors and irregularities will be covered in addition.

Content

The European Commission set down their requirements for the assurance in the delivery of Structural Fund Programme operations through a series of EC Regulations which, in turn, are expected to be implemented at all levels of operations.  The requirements for structured monitoring and auditing is integral to the Regulatory conditions and places great responsibility on the Managing Authority, Intermediate Bodies and lead applicants.

The new Programmes incorporating Convergence, Competitiveness and Employability and Interreg are covered by the Regulations with the scope, range and depth of inspection visits clearly defined.  Intermediate Bodies will carry the responsibility for undertaking Article 13 (formerly Article 4) visits.

This workshop is designed specifically for staff within Intermediate Bodies who have involvement in ensuring Article 13 compliance either as managers or members of inspection teams.  Content will cover:

• Review of EC Regulation 1828/2006 and Article 13
• Managing Authority responsibilities under Article 16
• Undertaking Article 4 visits – depth and sufficiency of inspection
• Risk managing the systems and control environment

Please note: this is workshop and the focus of content and discussion will be at expert practitioner level with opportunity to explore the technical issues frequently affecting Structural Fund delivery.  The content will provide excellent staff development for newly appointed Article 13 teams as signposting to additional sources of information can be provided however staff involved as applicants may find greater benefit from attending the workshop Monitoring and Auditing which covers the practical side of Article 13 project delivery.

Who Should Attend?

Article 13 teams within Regional Development Agencies, WEFO and the Scottish Executive; Accountable Bodies; Technical Assistance partners; co-financing intermediate bodies (LSC, JC+, Local Authorities) and Interreg 4 Programme managers and any other partnership with delegated responsibilities.  Staff delivering projects will also find the workshop beneficial.

Programme

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Facilitator

Our Facilitator has been able to combine her practical experience of business and her experience as a project manager/consultant with in–depth knowledge of European funding and its technicalities gained over the last 11 years through FE, HE, Job Centre Plus and Local and National government sectors. During this time she has been involved with project development, management, delivery evaluation and consultation.

She has a varied background of project management in the education, public voluntary and private sector. Working in FE, HE, Chamber of Commerce, and Local and National government on high profile projects out of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Through this work, she has collaborated with many partners on project design and delivery, including Government Offices, TEC’s, Learning and Skills Councils and the local Regional Development Agencies. Her specialism is in developing strategies for different bodies in helping the long-term unemployed. She continues to work with Local Councils, LSC’s, JCP, RDA’s and project applicants in consultation and application of European work.

Venue and Travel

Venue details and travel information will be included in your confirmation email. If the venue has not been confirmed at the time of booking, then the information will be emailed to you closer to the event.

Booking & Confirmation

Bookings will only be accepted on receipt of full payment PRIOR to the event via cheque, BACS or credit card.  Cheques to be made payable to ‘National Training Resources Limited’.

All reservations will be confirmed by email within two days of receipt of your completed booking form and payment in full and will include venue details and times.

Please direct all conference queries to the Conference Team.
Tel:  0845 130 6152 or 01827 63919.
Fax:  01827 60836 or 01827 61428. 
Email: conferences@national-training.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

Please read our full terms and conditions. Completion and return of the Booking Form constitutes a contract between yourselves and National Training Resources Limited.  Delegate cancellations/transfers are only accepted up to 3 weeks prior to the event and are subject to a small administration charge. Delegate substitutions can be made at any time.  We reserve the right to cancel or alter the event at any time.