The SafeNet Project Strengthen Anti Fraud European Network

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1 The SafeNet Project Strengthen Anti Fraud European Network Padua (IT) February7-9 th 2017 This event is supported by the European Union Programme Hercule III ( ). This programme is implemented by the European Commission. It was established to promote activities in the field of the protection of the financial interests of the European Union. (for more information see

2 MEETING DAY Something About us Creating network opportunities Matej Bandelj Senior Adviser in Department for Legal Affairs and Public Procurement, AAMRD Padua (IT), February 7 th 2017 That it reflects the author s view and the European Commission is not responsible for the views displayed in the publications and/or in conjunction with the activities for which the grant is used. The information contained in this publication does not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the European Commission.

3 Agenda Presentation of Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Agricultural Markets and Rural Development (AAMRD) Elements of AF systems Our best practices Network & opportunities

4 Mission of AAMRD Establishedin 1999 for o implementing programmes related to the agricultural policy reform, o alignment to the EU common agricultural policy, o and execution of (SAPARD) pre-accession assistance payments. Fully accredited since2004 to carry out the most complex procedures in the allocation of CAP funds: o in the field of agriculture, o food industry, o rural development.

5 Mission of AAMRD Thoroughly review the administrative and substantive adequacy of applications and claims. Setting up checks to ensure the payments are in accordance with national and European legislation. Including anti-fraud Accurate and timely payment of approved funds to beneficiaries.

6 Intervention area National measures (de minimis support)

7 Institutional activities Number of beneficiaries: Total disbursed funds: 290 mio

8 Organizational structure Number of employees: 260

9 Relevant elements of AF systems Risk assessment (tool). List of fraud indicators/red flags. Code of ethics for the AAMRD employees. Manual of procedures and content of irregularity,fraud prevention and detection in CAP. Trainingof employees and external consultants on fraud risk assessment and artificially created conditions. Lectures held by external experts (e.g. from the Police). Permanent upgrade of the system. Successful cases based on implemented system in 2016 (e.g. sub-measure 6.1 kick-start activities for young farmers).

10 Our best practices Regular and precise implementation of anti-fraud checks, common register of risks and controls that cover those risks, alertnessin case of suspicion, regular training to raise fraud awarness among staff. Most risky areas where fraud suspicion occurred: o Fictitiously issued invoices cooperation with Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia o Submitting 3 different offers expert setup for evaluating market value o Falsifying official documents cross-checking with the issuing agency (e.g. bank, government authorities ) Paying agency notifies prosecuting authorities in case of confirming fraud suspicion and in case of criminal offense act.

11 Network & opportunities Our best practices to share: Red flag system is incorporated into computer application. Well-established training system for employees and external consultants. Topics we would like to learn: When fraud suspicion occurs, the PA cooperates also with state authorities abroad. ohow does cross-border cooperation work in your countries? Third parties (not beneficiaries) are also investigated. owhat is your experience in this area? o Experience and problems from the past?

12 Thank you for your attention! Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Agricultural Markets and Rural Development Dunajska 160 SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia T: +386 (0) F:+386 (0) E: