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ERDF Grant Scheme for Childcare Facilities – The Regeneration of Child Care in Malta

ERDF Grant Scheme for Childcare Facilities – The Regeneration of Child Care in Malta CALL OCTOBER 2011 Scheme part-financed by European Regional Development Funds 2007-2013 Department for Social Welfare Standards Ministry for Employment, Education and the Family

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ERDF Grant Scheme for Childcare Facilities – The Regeneration of Child Care in Malta

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  1. ERDF Grant Scheme for Childcare Facilities – The Regeneration of Child Care in Malta CALL OCTOBER 2011 Scheme part-financed by European Regional Development Funds 2007-2013 Department for Social Welfare Standards Ministry for Employment, Education and the Family Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  2. Urban Regeneration and Improving the Quality of Life (Priority Axis 6) Education, Social and Health-Related Infrastructure (Focus Area of Intervention) CALL OCTOBER 2011 Total Aid approx. € 284, 171 Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  3. Aid scheme aims: To improve existing child care facilities Relocate child care facilities to more appropriate location (in accordance with National Standards) Encourage the establishment of new child care facilities (Start-ups), for early education and development. Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future Investing in your future

  4. List of Abbreviations DSWS: Department for Social Welfare Standards ERDF: European Regional Development Funds SME: Small and Medium Enterprises NGO: Non-Governmental Organisation IB: Intermediate Body (DSWS) PPCD: Priorities and Planning Coordination Division Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future Investing in your future

  5. List of Abbreviations (cont.) LM: Line Ministry (Ministry for Education, Employment and the Family) NSRF: National Strategic Reference Framework VAT: Value Added Tax MA: Managing Authority (PPCD) MEPA: Malta Environment Planning Authority MFSA: Malta Financial Services Authority Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future Investing in your future

  6. Roles and Responsibilities The Managing Authority (MA) The PPCD within the Office of the Prime Minister is the MA to manage these funds according to Regulation (EC) 1083/2006 The Internal Audit & Investigations Directorate (IAID): The IAID is the executive branch of the Internal Audit Investigations Board within the Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  7. Roles and Responsibilities Office of the Prime Minister and is regulated by the Internal Audit and Financial Investigations Act 2003 (Chapter 461, Laws of Malta); The Certifying Authority (CA) The EU Paying Authority Directorate within the Ministry of Finance, the Economy and Investment (MFEI) will act as the CA for ERDF, CF & ESF in accordance with Article 20, 61, 76 and 83 of the Reg EC no. 1083/2006 Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  8. Roles and Responsibilities The Intermediate Body (IB) The IB is the public organisation identified by the Member State to carry out a number of functions on behalf of the Managing Authority. In Malta, the IB is the public body charged with the implementation of the Aid Scheme under Article 87 of the Treaty. The Line Ministry (LM) The Line Ministry is primarily responsible for the inter-agency coordination for all projects implemented by a Department/public organisation forming part of the Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  9. Roles and Responsibilities • Ministry’s portfolio. It also monitors the Aid Schemes falling within the Ministry’s portfolio and follows up any issues arising from management checks and audits. • The Treasury • The Treasury within MFEI is responsible for: • Receiving requests for reimbursement to Beneficiaries • b) Carrying out relevant checks i/c/w expenditure and supporting documents and certifying that everything is in line with national financial regulations • c) Effecting reimbursements to Beneficiaries through • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  10. Roles and Responsibilities the Central Bank of Malta. The Beneficiary The Beneficiary is the body/organisation/entity responsible for the implementation of the project. In the case of Aid Schemes under Article 87 of the Treaty, the Beneficiary is undertaking the implementation of the projected selected by the IB (according to pre-determined criteria) and with whom a Grant Agreement is signed with the DSWS (IB). S/he is responsible to implement the project in line with the terms and Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  11. Roles and Responsibilities Conditions set in the Grant Agreement signed with the Intermediate Body. The Beneficiary should always be guided by the principles of good governance and sound financial management. Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  12. Basic Terms and Conditions • Application must be filled in correctly • If application is successful a Grant agreement shall be signed between the IB and Beneficiary • All projects are subject to audit by IB, MA and EU auditors • A Mini Manual will be issued to assist the Beneficiaries in the admin of project • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  13. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS • Private Sector organisations: Companies, Co-op, Self-employed, Sole Traders or Voluntary Organizations • 2. Must have Legal constitution and be registered with competent/relevant authorities • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  14. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS 3. Applicants must either have applied for or be in possession of a Certificate of Temporary/Provisional Registration as a child care facility with the DSWS 4. Applicants must provide child care services for children from 0-3 years but does not limit extension beyond this age group Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  15. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA • A) Complete Submission: • Complete application with relevant details and documentation • Complete with annexes and proof of co-financing (declaration from bank indicating that applicant is able to co-finance the project) • Details of proposed project • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  16. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA • Complete Submission: • 4. Three-Year Business plan of enterprise and audited accounts of the last 3 years • 5. 3 comparable quotes of eligible items (VAT is to be quoted separately) • Details of organization/enterprise • Details of business partners (if any) • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  17. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA • B) Fits in one or more of the intervention areas: • Priority Axis 6 – Urban regeneration and Improving quality of life • 2. Focus Area – Education, Social and Health-related issues • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  18. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA C) Pending issues related to the IB or its agencies: Applicants must declare if they have any pending legal, administrative or operational issues with Public sector entities, including: MEEF MEPA DSWS KNPD HA DSS VO MFSA VAT Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  19. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA • D) Compliance Issues • Proposals must be in line with the National Standards for Childcare • Innovation will be given special attention • Ensure that the scope of the project is consistent with the laws which are in force • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  20. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA E) STATE AID: Applicants must not have received an excess of 200,000 Eurosin State Aid under the De Minimisrule for any public funding project for a rolling period of 3 years. Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  21. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA • F) Eligible Applicant: • Private sector organization • Voluntary organizations must be registered with competent authority • Or apply for exemption letter as per VO Act 2007 • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  22. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA • G) Project implemented within eligible period: • Any costs incurred before Grant Agreement is signed shall not be eligible • Eligibility period starts from date of Grant Agreement • Project proposal end date, binds beneficiary to complete project • Final claim for reimbursement should be submitted by June 2013 • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  23. SELECTION CRITERIA Once applications pass the general test of eligibility, projects will be evaluated against a set of more detailed criteria and marks shall be given accordingly. Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  24. SELECTION CRITERIA…(CONT) • Preliminary Evaluation • Risk Appraisal – 20% • Type of business • Time critical • Project Investment cost vis-à-vis company’s net assets • Commitment and capacity to implementation • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  25. SELECTION CRITERIA…(CONT) • b). Extent of need for Financial Support – 10% • Evaluation under this criterion is based on the size of the enterprise • Degree of networking • Whether the applicant is a start-up • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  26. SELECTION CRITERIA…(CONT) • c) Holistic nature of project – 5% • Number of eligible intervention areas implemented in project involving more than 1 focus of intervention • Schemes encourage projects which are holistic in nature, and therefore project involving activities that relate to more than one of the intervention areas as outlined in the guidelines for applicants will be awarded more marks • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  27. SELECTION CRITERIA • Strategic Evaluation (65%) • a) Thematic Priorities – 55% • Proposed services that are flexible in service delivery (eg. Longer opening hours or summer school) - 20% • Projects that attract more female employees in workforce – 15% • Innovative practices that address the developmental needs of children. – 10% • Projects identified in deprived locations as defined in NAP for poverty and social inclusion 2004 – 10% • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  28. SELECTION CRITERIA…(CONT) • b) Horizontal Priorities – Environmental Sustainability & Equal Opportunities – 10% • Environmental Sustainability: issues such as carbon neutrality, water issues, air quality etc.. • Equality: may include the involvement of disadvantaged groups, increased participation of females etc.. • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  29. SELECTION CRITERIA…(CONT) • Appeals Procedure • An Appeal can be submitted: • Once application has not been selected for the grant • appeals should be made in writingwithin 10 working days of receipt of letter of rejection • appeals should include a detailed explanation supported by relevant documentation/testimonials as to why the applicant cannot accept the decision. • Late appeals will not be considered • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  30. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Performance impact indicators should be realistically quantified. Indicators are binding and contribute towards the eligibility and selection of the project. If indicators are not met during the course of the project, there may be the case of recovery or partial recovery of the funds. • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  31. IMPACT INDICATORS • Childcare places: clearly identifying the increase in number if childcare places or the creation of new ones (start-ups) • New employment opportunities: clearly identifying the increase in employment (Pt/Ft/casual workers) opportunities • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes prt-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  32. RESULT INDICATORS • SMEs adopting environmental sensitive technologies, operating systems and processes • Applicants need to indicate those environmentally sensitive technologies etc, that will be implemented • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  33. 5. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES • This Grant Scheme allows the following Infrastructural Investments: • Structural alterations to existing premises • Necessary equipment & childcare furniture • Physical renovation of new premises • Installation of hygiene facilities & infrastructural works • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Deelopment Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  34. 5. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES..…(cont) • Structural alterations to gain accessibility • Embellishment of existing premises to meet standards • Setting up/refurbishment/equipping new and existing facilities • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  35. LIST OF ELIGIBLE EXPENSES a)Refurbishment of main structural parts of building b) Technical installations of the building c) Energy-efficient measures d) Soft furnishings e) Safety (equipment, gates, railings etc) Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  36. LIST OF ELIGIBLE EXPENSES…(cont) • f) Accessibility features (ramps, entrances etc) • g) IT equipment for running/operation of Facility • Age-appropriate equipment, materials etc for children • Construction and finishing costs of new premises • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  37. NON-ELIGIBLE EXPENSES § Any costs incurred outside the eligibility period (i.e. before project start and after completion dates); § Any costs related to the purchase/lease of property; § Service charges arising on leases, hire purchase agreements, depreciation, loan charges, debit interest, charges for financial transactions, fines, financial penalties and expenses of litigation, bad debts and other purely financial expenses (indirect costs); Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  38. NON-ELIGIBLE EXPENSES § VAT; §Fines, financial penalties, and expenses of litigation; § Telephone and mobile expenses; § Mobile infrastructure, such as cars; § Works which merely replace existing infrastructure without improving standards; § Fuel, parking fees, transport costs; § Consumables; § Overheads expenditure such as electricity and water consumption; § Staff training costs; § Any expenses incurred through the grant scheme application process; Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  39. NON-ELIGIBLE EXPENSES §In kind contributions; gifts/gratuities; § Any bonus or allowances that are not taxable, golden handshakes and exceptional/extraordinary provisions for pension rights; § expenses incurred in removing furnishings/equipment to new location ; § Maintenance/Repair costs on eligible expenses listed in point 5.1 of these guidelines. Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  40. Budgeting & Co-financing Thresholds Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  41. Co-Financing Rates Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  42. CO-FINANCING RATES Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-fnanced by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds Investing in your future

  43. 7. HORIZONTAL ISSUES • All projects must have a +ve impact on the promotion of these 4 issues: • Sustainable Development • Equal Opportunities • Information & Communication Technology • Project must comply with National Standards for Child Care Facilities • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  44. 8.Submission of Application & Appraisal Process • A complete application form together with all annexes must be submitted by hand by not later than noon Monday 14th November 2011 • The Appraisal process will be carried out by a Project Selection Committee. • The selection process will include the certifying of the eligibility of the applicant and application according to eligibility criteria listed under Section 2 of Guidance Notes. • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  45. Submission of Application & Appraisal Process • Eligibility does not carry any points but any applicants who fail to satisfy one or more of this criteria shall be disqualified • The Selection Board will then evaluate each application according to the Selection Criteria listed in Section 3 • Applicants shall be informed in writing of the appraisal process. • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  46. PROCUREMENT • Applicants need to submit 3 quotes from different suppliers for every item,these must be comparable • DSWS always pays the cheapest quote for the item quoted by beneficiary. • The IB reserves the right to review, request refund and/or terminate or suspend a grant if it feels that there is a breach or irregularity, or beneficiary would not be compliant with rules and regulations • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  47. PROCUREMENT…cont • Contracting must be done in line with the approved project proposal, Grant Agreement, application and other documents issued by DSWS • The applicant is bound to purchase all the items and carry out the works as mentioned in the application. This is why it is very important that applicants plan their project extremely well before submitting their application • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  48. PROCUREMENT…cont • Beneficiaries should note that irregularities in the contracting process may render the project (or parts thereof) ineligible for funding. A list of ineligible activities is found in Section 5.2 in these guidance notes. • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  49. Monitoring & Implementation • The IB will be responsible for the monitoring of the project. On-the-spot check visits will be carried out following each claim form submitted to the DSWS • Site visits will be made to project sites in order to verify that works carried out or items purchased for the facility are in reality as described in the application form, letter of approval, grant agreement, Claim Form and the respective invoices and receipts. • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

  50. Monitoring & Implementation • On-the-spot check visits are mainly done: • to confirm that successful projects submitted for funding have not been carried out prior to authorization, • to certify the progress of the work and • to confirm that project implementation is according what the applicant stated in the application. • Operational Programme I – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of LifeAid Schemes part-financed by the European UnionEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing: EU Funds, National Funds, and Private Funds • Investing in your future

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