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2 Selected events for you: 4 Cohesion Fund 5 How does the EU work? Decision-Making Processes and Principles 6 How to Monitor and Evaluate Communication of EU Funds 7 How to Manage Waste Import and Export According to EU Regulations? 8 Certifying Authority s New Roles and Requirements 9 Management of EU Funded Projects European Requirements & Financial Responsibilities 10 Cost-Benefit Analysis for EU Projects 11 Smart Metering Smart Investment? True Cost & Benefits vs. Regulations 12 Technical Assistance under ESF, ERDF and EAFRD 13 State Aid Rules in Practice th European Annual Symposium: EU Funds European Summer Academy: Financial Control of EU Funds Ausgewählte deutschsprachige Veranstaltungen für Sie: 18 Vorstandsvergütung und D&O Versicherung Neue Anforderungen für Aufsichtsräte und Vorstände 19 Vergabe von IT-Dienstleistungen für öffentliche Behörden und Lieferanten 20 Bewilligung und Prüfung der Verwendung öffentlicher Fördermittel (EFRE) 21 Wie Fördermittel aus EU-Strukturfonds beantragen? Europäische Jahresfachkonferenz:EU-Fonds Systemprüfungen und Stichprobenprüfungen für EU-Fonds 25 Bewilligung und Prüfung der Verwendung öffentlicher Fördermittel (ESF) Terms & Conditions for Training Seminars & Courses 28 Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen 29 Your suggested topic / Ihr Themenvorschlag 30 / 31 Booking / Buchung 2

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4 K-79 3 rd European Conference Cohesion Fund BACKGROUND With a budget of 347 billion the EU s Cohesion Policy represents the second strongest policy in terms of financial weight after Common Agriculture Policy. The European Commission estimates that cohesion instruments could boost growth in the new Member States as well as in Spain, Greece and Portugal by 6% on average thereby creating two million new jobs. By reforming cohesion policies in the present programming period, structural actions are better targeted at the EU s strategic priorities (Lisbon and Gothenburg agendas) as well as following a more decentralised approach. In association with ERDF, the Cohesion Fund aid significantly contributes to regional development. To benefit from the 69.6bn Euros that have been made available for funding, Member States need to implement efficient programme management. After installing coherent regulations on funding and establishing extensive management systems on a European level, it is a task for Member States to implement these structures and thus fulfil the joint effort with regional content. Target Group The conference is targeted at Public officials dealing with the management and evaluation of the Cohesion Fund, especially at Head of Unit and Departments, Director / Deputy Director and Programme Manager of Cohesion Fund. Beneficiaries Date of Event 9 th 10 th November 2009, Berlin Booking Number K-79 YOUR BENEFIT You learn about the crucial elements of programme management such as cost-benefit analysis, appraisal of major projects, implementation of projects, evaluation and financial control You learn how to combine EU funding mechanism and PPP under consideration of state aid rules You obtain knowledge of how to ensure effective process and compliance management You are provided with an approach for assessing the economic effectiveness, efficiency and impact on cohesion policy actions for EU-aided Structural Fund programmes You find out how to develop and implement sustainable transport, environmental and renewable energy projects You have the chance to get answers to your specific questions METHODOLOGY The European conference on the Cohesion Fund addresses the fundamental issues taken under consideration at the project planning and application for assistance stage. The approach of the conference is to discuss the crucial factors of programme management using practical examples. This two day conference is followed by a workshop (separately bookable) at day three. Event Language The event language will be English EVENT PRICE Early booking contingent until the August 21 st 2009: 899,- Euro Normal price from the 22 nd August 2009: 949,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT(19%) EVENT LOCATION Courtyard by Marriott Berlin Mitte Axel-Springer-Str Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) reservations.berlin@marriotthotels.com Internet: Please contact the hotel directly and refer to the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law in order to benefit from a limited room contingent at a special price. Of course you can always look for an alternative hotel accommodation. 4

5 S-178 Seminar How does the EU work? Decision-Making Processes and Principles BACKGROUND The EU legislation has made considerable changes to the substantive law effect in the EU Member States and has a decisive impact on many national legislative acts. As the EU has constantly been in a state of evolution, the decision making processes have been continously developed as well. In order to be prepared for new decisions by EU institutions, public officials dealing with EU affairs need to know how the decision making processes are structured and how exactly is the interplay among intergovernmental and supranational actors. Furthermore, they need to be familiar with the process of how the European Community legal order operated within the legal and economic system of the Member States. Target Group The seminar is targeted at participants with EU-beginner-level especially: Public Authority Representatives at the national, regional and local level dealing with EU affairs and EU Funds Consultants actively involved in EU topics Associations involved in EU affairs This seminar gives detailed information on the EU institutions and the policy-making processes. Participants will be enabled to effectively represent and protect their national, regional and local interests in the EU law-making processes. YOUR BENEFIT Become familiar with the EU institutions, their powers, func- tions and compositions Get to know how to monitor the decision-making process and how to get involved at an early stage Understand how decisions are made in the EU Understand the difference between EU Directives and Regu- lations, where they come from and how they are implemented by EU Member States Gain experience of how to manage good working relation- ships to the EU institutions Find out how to link your field of activity with the respective EU funding instruments and how the funds are managed at a European as well as at a national and regional level Date of Event 12 th 13 th November 2009, Berlin Booking Number S-178 Event Language The event language will be English EVENT PRICE Early booking contingent until the 28 th of August 2009: 949,- Euro Normal price from the 29 th of August 2009: 989,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT(19%) EVENT LOCATION Courtyard by Marriott Berlin Mitte Axel-Springer-Str Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) reservations.berlin@marriotthotels.com Internet: Please contact the hotel directly and refer to the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law in order to benefit from a limited room contingent at a special price. Of course you can always look for an alternative hotel accommodation. 5

6 S-169 Interactive European Seminar How to Monitor and Evaluate Communication of EU Funds BACKGROUND The structural funds regulations as well as agricultural funds regulations require a communication plan including subsequent strategy which outlines aims, target groups, content, budget, responsible authorities and criteria for evaluation. EU funds communication activities have to be evaluated on a regular basis and to be revised if needed. For this, the responsible body should be able to adjust and optimise the plan and measures implemented. Difficulties arise as the process of evaluating communication is only slowly becoming more concrete as a tool itself. This lack is in startling contrast with the extent to which communication actions have increased. TARGET GROUP Decision makers for communication of EU funds in national, regional, local administrative authorities. Communication Officers, Communication Experts and Information Officers Decision makers for allocating EU funds in regional development agencies, business associations, investment centres In most Member States and their subsequent programmes communication plans for EU funds are already in full activity. The question of how to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of EU Funds communication activities is becoming ever more important. YOUR BENEFIT Learn more about the requirements of the European Commission for communications and monitoring and evaluation Get up-to-date information on communication measures of EU Funds Obtain an understanding of how best to implement and optimise your communication plan Learn more about how to balance the various communication channels Learn how branding can be a powerful tool in communicating EU funded projects Benefit from good practice reports and understand how communication is addressed in other Member States Interactive European Seminar What are successful tools for monitoring and evaluating communications of EU funds? Exchange Discuss Contribute Your participation is essential! You only benefit from this interactive seminar, if you contribute your own communication working material like: Operational programmes branding examples EU funds project flyers, brochures, posters Powerpoint, videos and other interactive media Website demonstrations and any other useful material demonstrating your communication activities Date of Event 16 th 17 th November 2009, Berlin Booking Number S-169 Event Language The event language will be English EVENT PRICE Early booking contingent until the 28 th of August 2009: 949,- Euro Normal price from the 29 th of August 2009: 989,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT(19%) EVENT LOCATION Arcotel John F Werderscher Markt Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (0) reservation.johnf@arcotel.at Internet: Please contact the hotel directly and refer to the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law in order to benefit from a limited room contingent at a special price. Of course you can always look for an alternative hotel accommodation. 6

7 S-181 European Seminar How to Manage Waste Import and Export According to EU Regulations? BACKGROUND Although the waste treatment is in first instance a national responsibility of each EU Member State, the shipment of waste between EU Member State as well as import from and export to third countries has become strictly regulated by EU law. The European legislation determines the overall procedural framework, makes demands on notification, conclusion of contracts and financial guarantees and sets the conditions for shipment. Public authorities, waste companies and industrial producers are facing several difficulties in the implementation of the European rules in the practice. Public authorities have to control and prevent illegal waste shipments. For many waste management and industrial companies transboundary shipment is becoming essential for the future existence on the European market. TARGET GROUP National and regional public authorities Ministries of environment and economics Environment agencies National customs services responible for waste import/ export control Police services Public and private companies in the field of Waste management Waste transport Consultancy company specialists in waste management and waste transport The key-question is how to manage waste import and export according to EU regulations. Seminar Contents The purpose of the seminar is to familiarise you with the current regulations on waste shipments and with the procedure for import and export of waste. The seminar agenda covers a variety of issues relevant for all stakeholders involved in the shipment of waste. Special emphasis lies on topics like legal background, types and level of control, types of waste for recovery and disposal, process of notification and control as well as shipment of green waste. In addition, the seminar provides a forum in which experiences related to waste shipment can be discussed and know-how exchanged. Your Benefit You become familiar with the EU legislation relevant to waste shipment and its practical implementation You learn how to import and export waste according to the European regulations By acquiring the necessary expertise on international waste shipment you and your company become better chances on the European market. You obtain practical advice for your day-to-day work and increase the efficiency of work You may discuss your problems with our seminar speakers and with the other participants You are offered the opportunity to build networks with colleagues from all across Europe and exchange know-how Date of Event November 2009 Booking Number S-181 Event Language The event language will be English EVENT PRICE Early booking contingent until the 18 th of September 2009: 949,- Euro Normal price from the 19 th of September 2009: 989,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT(19%) EVENT LOCATION Berlin Seminar Contents Lectures and case studies Discussions and Q&A- sessions Best practice reports Rich course material and handouts 7

8 Practical Seminar Certifying Authority s New Roles and Requirements S-171 BACKGROUND As the role of the certifying authority has been strengthened remarkably, employees and officials working in certifying authorities face new challenges. TARGET GROUP Certifying authorities Other intermediate bodies designated to carry out tasks of the certifying authority The certifying authority is now the Commission s guarantee of assurance. It has to guarantee that the statements of expenditure are accurate, result from reliable accounting systems and are based on verifiable supporting documents. Furthermore, it ensures the compliance of expenditure with Community and national regulations. The certifying authority is responsible that the amounts recovered are reimbursed to the general budget of the European Union. To meet the new requirements, certifying authorities need well skilled and persistent officials able to examine the expenditures reported by the managing authorities and intermediate bodies. Officials need to be able to assess the effective functioning of management and control systems as well as the logic of audit trails and the quality of auditing results by the managing and audit authorities. They need to assure by stand alone auditing actions that the controls are suitable and sufficient to serve as a basis to certify the expenditures. METHODOLOGY This practical seminar qualifies attendees in the abovementioned sense. It covers a wide range of issues like legal basis and Community rules, tasks of certifying, managing and audit authorities, audits and accounting systems and financial reporting. Participants become acquainted with the different control mechanisms to not only understand them, but also to verify them through their own audit actions. YOUR BENEFIT You familiarise yourself with the relevant EU legislation for certifying authorities and its practical implementation You learn to understand and verify the different control mechanisms You are offered the opportunity to build networks with colleagues from all across Europe and exchange know-how with practitioners providing extensive experience TEACHING METHODS Lectures Exchange of experiences Discussions and Q&A Sessions Date of Event 27 th November 2009 Booking Number S-171 Event Language The event language will be English EVENT PRICE Early booking contingent until the 28 th of August 2009: 949,- Euro Normal price from the 29 th of August 2009: 989,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT(19%) EVENT LOCATION Courtyard by Marriott Berlin Mitte Axel-Springer-Str Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) reservations.berlin@marriotthotels.com Internet: Please contact the hotel directly and refer to the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law in order to benefit from a limited room contingent at a special price. Of course you can always look for an alternative hotel accommodation. 8

9 S-160 European Workshop Management of EU Funded Projects European Requirements & Financial Responsibilities BACKGROUND Management of EU funded projects has become an essential tool in implementing innovative ideas on the national and regional level. The new architecture of Structural Funds and direct grants offers more funding opportunities. However, the variety of programmes requires new strategies from the project managers. Although numerous programmes and initiatives show special features, the implementation of projects in practice follows some common rules. Similar project development procedures and difficulties in financial management allow the exchange of experiences and the sharing of best practices. Target Group Project managers implementing EU funded projects in following areas: Regional development Infrastructure Transnational cooperation Social affairs and education Agriculture Research This seminar is especially designed for participants with EU project managment Beginner-Level. The European Commission especially fosters international projects with many partners. These projects demand a special approach and additional skills. As lead partners the managers have to meet new financial obligations towards the European Commission, national authorities and other partners within the consortium. For public bodies and regional development agencies it is therefore crucial to handle the management of EU funded projects. This seminar provides knowledge on project management with a focus on EU funded projects. The aim of the course is to learn how to plan and implement projects according to the EU funds regulations and how to improve the project strategies to ensure a better implementation performance. It shows the legal and financial responsibilities of the lead partner and other partners. It focuses also on challenges of work in the international environment. YOUR BENEFIT You familiarise yourself with the latest project management methods You learn from experts views on latest aspects and problems regarding EU Fund subsidies You gain the ability to implement the new regulations right after the seminar You learn how to avoid the threat of funding recovery You work on case studies You increase the efficiency of your work by implementing the latest trends Date of Event 1 st - 2 nd February 2010 Booking Number S-160 Event Language The event language will be English EVENT PRICE Early booking contingent until the 27 th of November 2009: 949,- Euro Normal price from the 28 th of November 2009: 98 9,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT(19%) EVENT LOCATION Hotel Berlin, Berlin Lützowplatz Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) euroacad@hotel-berlin.de Internet: Please contact the hotel directly and refer to the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law in order to benefit from a limited room contingent at a special price. Of course you can always look for an alternative hotel accommodation. 9

10 S-197 Workshop Cost-Benefit Analysis for EU Projects BACKGROUND A proper Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) will help you to decide whether you should start your project, whether you should continue your project or whether you should even stop your project. A Cost-Benefit Analysis is the key element of adequate project appraisals. Based on transport, environmental and agriculture project examples, our two experienced speakers will show you ways of how to perform a costbenefit analysis by making sure that all costs and benefits are included and properly quantified. They will explain which items must be taken on board for the evaluation of modern projects. Special emphasis is placed on shadow pricing in an EU context and the principles and problems of cost estimation. The workshop also looks at the challenge of how to take price changes into account by performing a CBA. YOUR BENEFIT Find out the hard facts of your project and develop key performance indicators to build-up a reliable basis for your investment decisions Acquire information on environmental valuation methods Get to know which items should be included in CBA of transport, agriculture and environmental EU projects Discuss the crucial steps of CBA based on practical case studies related to the environmental, transport and agriculture sector Discuss your specific questions with our two experts TARGET GROUP The workshop is designed for experts who are dealing with the programme and project management of EU Funds and for decision makers of important transport, environmental and agriculture projects. Head of EU Funds Management Department Head of Operational Programmes Management Department Head of Project Implementation Unit Financial Manager Head of Investment Center Head of Regional Development Agencies BOOKING NUMBER S-197 DateS of Event 1 st - 2 nd February 2010 Event Language The event language will be English. Practical and useful for the future work. Customer quote from our previous CBA Workshop Event Price Early booking contingent until the 27 th of November 2009: 949,- Euro, excl. German VAT (19%) Normal price from the 28 th of November 2009: 989,- Euro, excl. German VAT (19%) The above price covers the following: Entrance for both event days Hand-out documents Soft drinks and coffee/tea on both days Lunch on both days Event location Courtyard by Marriott Berlin Mitte Axel-Springer-Str Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) reservations.berlin@marriotthotels.com Internet: Please contact the hotel directly and refer to the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law in order to benefit from a limited room contingent at a special price. Please book as soon as possible. Of course you can always look for an alternative hotel accommodation. 10

11 S-183 European Workshop Smart Metering Smart Investment? True Cost & Benefits vs. Regulations BACKGROUND Energy suppliers throughout Europe are looking into the roll out of smart meters. But how does this investment benefit your company? Analyses on returns and other economic facts are required by energy companies to shed light on this issue. Smart Metering has been spread with considerable success in a number of European markets including the United Kingdom, Italy, Sweden and the Netherlands. Opportunities present themselves in lower metering costs which are achieved through the use of information and communication technologies, transparent services and a more flexible pricing policy. However, secure access to company data, costs of investments and an unprofitable smart grid structure present a risk for companies implementing Smart Metering. Our two-day seminar provides a practical insight into the investment of Smart Meters. The basis for this seminar will not be theoretical textbook knowledge but hard facts. You will be presented with information from leading experts in the energy market whose companies have already invested in Smart Meters. Costs of investments, economic data and business cases will be brought to from Sweden, the Netherlands and other EU countries. Moreover, deployment strategies, technological solutions and legal requirements will be presented to our participants. YOUR BENEFIT Learn about the latest European developments in regard to Smart Metering Understand recent Smart Metering investments strategies for the future energy sector Find out about chances and risks of Smart Meters for you and your customers Inspect the concrete roll out in Sweden, the Netherlands and other countries and see these activities with new eyes Benefit of the experience of our experts and professionals being involved in Smart Meter investments Explore adequate technologies and Smart Metering techniques for your company Discuss investments and experiences in a surrounding that allows you a direct approach to our speakers TARGET GROUP The seminar is targeted at Head of Units and experts from: Energy supply companies and electric utility companies from the international, regional and communal level Transmission system operators and distribution operating providers from the international, regional and communal level In particular from departments such as: - Electricity markets - Energy efficiency - Infrastructure and networks - Energy and climate reforms Ministries of: - Economics - Energy - Technologies & innovation - Communications - Environment National and regional energy agencies National agencies related to transmission network access, customer data protection and competition and regulation law Further representatives of public authorities focussing on Smart Metering International and national associations related to Smart Metering and energy efficiency Consultancies involved in the energy sector IT-companies focussing on the energy field Energy efficiency technology suppliers BOOKING NUMBER S-183 Date of Event 4 th 5 th February 2010 Event Language The event language will be English. Event Price Early booking contingent until the 27 th of November 2009: 1198,- Euro, excl. German VAT (19%) Normal price from the 28 th of November 2009: 1298,- Euro, excl. German VAT (19%) The above price covers the following: Entrance for the event day Hand-out documents Soft drinks and coffee/tea Lunch Event location Courtyard by Marriott Berlin Mitte Axel-Springer-Str Berlin, Germany Phone.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) reservations.berlin@marriotthotels.com Internet: Please contact the hotel directly and refer to the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law in order to benefit from a limited room contingent at a special price. Please book as soon as possible. Of course you can always look for an alternative hotel accommodation. 11

12 S-195 European Seminar Technical Assistance under ESF, ERDF and EAFRD BACKGROUND Technical Assistance is part of all structural and agricultural funding. As such it is part of every Operational Programme. The structural funds regulation as well as the agricultural regulations only broadly specifies Technical Assistance. As a result organisational structures and use of Technical Assistance can be quite different in each Member State. The essential aims of Technical Assistance, however, stay the same. The Technical Assistance s global objective is to strengthen and improve the management, coordination and monitoring of programmes that are cofinanced by EU funds. Technical Assistance is generally the smallest part of all Operational Programmes, but plays an important role because of its impact on administrative capacities. Each Member State can set its own priority axes for Technical Assistance according to what is needed and what improvements are necessary. Nevertheless, key skills for programme management need to be acquired by every Member State s Technical Assistance unit in order to prevent a loss or waste of funding. Further, the development of Technical Assistance Strategies, as has been done by some Member States, facilitates a more efficient and effective use of the limited funding available under Technical Assistance. YOUR BENEFIT Learn how to develop a Technical Assistance Strategy Obtain an understanding of how best to go about an evaluation strategy Benefit from best-practice reports on how eligible and non-eligible costs are dealt with in various Member States Acquire knowledge on how to plan and budget Technical Assistance under the different funds Apprehend how Technical Assistance is monitored and how indicators should be set and dealt with Understand the legislation and legal background of Technical Assistance Benefit from case-related presentations and understand how Technical Assistance issues are handled in other Member States Exchange experience with delegates from other European countries working in Technical Assistance TEACHING METHODS Lectures and case studies Discussions and Q & A- sessions Best practice reports Rich course material and handouts Regional Governments Joint Technical Secretariats Regional Development Agencies Authorities for Enterprise and Construction Intermediary Bodies We specifically adress Heads of Units and Managers from the following departments: Departments of Technical Assistance Aid Programmes and State Aid Bureau of Rural Development Investments Bureau of External Resources Departments of EU Regional Policy Departments for EU-Strategy and Economic Development Departments of Trade Departments of European Affairs and International Relations Operational Programme Technical Assistance ERDF Managing Authorities ESF Managing Authorities EARDF Managing Authorities Programme Planning Departments Managing Authorities for Human Resources Programmes National Development Agencies Departments of Communication and Technical Assistance Departments for European Structural Funds Departments for European Programmes Departments for Strategy and Communication Departments of Finance BOOKING NUMBER S-195 Date of Event 8 th - 9 th February 2010 Event Language The event language will be English. TARGET GROUP This seminar is specifically targeted at public authorities, their Technical Assistance Units and their related units in ERDF, ESF, CF, EAFRD, EFF. All Technical Assistance related public authorities such as: Ministries of Social Affairs Education Labour Economy Finance Agriculture and Environment Forestry Transport Regional Development Technology Event Price Early booking contingent until the 27 th of November 2009: 949,- Euro, excl. German VAT (19%) Normal price from the 28 th of November 2009: 989,- Euro, excl. German VAT (19%) Event location Maritim Hotel Berlin Stauffenbergstraße Berlin, Germany Phone.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) info.ber@maritim.de Internet: Please contact the hotel directly and refer to the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law in order to benefit from a limited room contingent at a special price. Please book as soon as possible. Of course you can always look for an alternative hotel accommodation. 12

13 S-180 European Seminar State Aid Rules in Practice BACKGROUND Support for SMEs or large companies granted by national or local governments of the Member States are running the risk of violating EU State Aid rules. This support is in principle forbidden by the European Community Treaty. The purpose of State aid control is, to ensure that state interventions do not distort competition and intercommunity trade. Therefore, the European Community has developed an elaborate system of rules and procedures to prevent public authorities from using state aid to support industries and offering unfair incentives to attract mobile capital. The state aid rules are important for all organisations providing and receiving business support of any kind. The EU Commission is very accurate in controlling this field of its competences. TARGET GROUP This seminar is of particular interest to practitioners applying for state aid and to decision makers implementing state aid schemes. Private and public companies National, regional and local authorities responsible for finance and economy Banks Lawyers & Consultancy Firms State aid is defined as an advantage in any form whatsoever conferred on a selective basis to undertakings by national public authorities. This very wide definition causes a high risk, especially for the beneficiaries of support. In case of violation, commission can order the recovery of unlawful state aid, which might result in drastic consequences for the company, which received it. Seminar Contents This seminar helps you to identify state aid and to learn which state is not interfering with the rules of EC Treaty and which exemption are laid down by the Commission. The purpose of this seminar is to examine in depth the interpretation and application of the EU state aid rules, especially the regulations, guidelines and notices that have been developed by the Commission over last year. Main Commission decisions and European Courts rulings will be analysed so that participants obtain a deeper understanding. The seminar will especially focus on the latest development in EU state aid in particular on the temporary relaxation of the State aid rules for emergency access to finance purposes. The participants receive the know-how on the opportunities, how to get more lawful grants during relaxation period and which requirements have to be fulfil to obtain the grants. Date of Event 22 nd 23 rd February 2010 Booking Number S-180 Event Language The event language will be English EVENT LOCATION Berlin Teaching Methods You develop your knowledge on how to determine whether a public measure contains state aid and how to design state aid schemes that are compatible with EU rules. You learn to understand case law concerning the concept of state aid and the procedures for notification You receive a proper understanding of the new approach and measures adopted by the Commission. You gain an impart knowledge that is directly useful in the everyday work You learn how to avoid the risk of state aid recovery You learn how to increase the efficiency of state support You exchange knowledge and experience with employees of organisations from other Member States 13

14 K-84 5 th European Annual Symposium: EU Funds 2010 TOPIC The simplification of EU funding procedures and faster implementation of Operational Programmes has developed to be a relatively controversial topic. On the one hand improvements will be achieved by making requirements clearer and processes more transparent. On the other hand the introduction of new requirements or changes of procedures will also entail a restructuring and reorganisation of processes which by now although complicated might actually be working well. The question remains, how can simplification really simplify procedures and ease the administrative burden on all parties involved? The economic crisis has shown Europe the limitations of its economies. To fight the difficulties recovery packages have been passed at national and European level. This implied a change of heart in relation to grants and aid policies and also in the availability of European funding. As the European Communities are looking to reanimate the development of their economies, new methods and ways have come into focus. But how can these new means be used to make ends meet? Is it merely a question of more financial resources or will Member States have to rethink their financial instruments to regain their former level of economic growth? Evaluation - how to improve it? The ex-post evaluations of programmes are nearing completion. What lessons can be drawn from their results and most importantly how do these results affect the evaluation of programmes of the period ? Ongoing evaluation is a tool which was introduced to ensure a more effective implementation of programmes. Experience so far has shown that it can even facilitate the learning of evaluation and further evaluation capacity building. Financial control obligations constitute an integral part of all programmes under European funding and have to be met. Sampling, risk analysis and auditing in general as well as eligibility of expenditure and the application of state aid rules are all compulsory issues for authorities involved in the processes of European programmes. These must-know topics are of particular importance for the audit cycle YOUR BENEFIT Receive a comprehensive overview of the state of play and future challenges for the simplification of systems and procedures. Become acquainted with newest impacts on EU Funds and their discussions between European Institutions and Member States. Benefit from the lesson learned and recommendations stemming from current results of ex-post evaluations and improve your evaluation techniques. Learn how to incorporate innovation as a tool to further the economic growth of your region. Get to know how to make use of the latest initiatives for a more effective development in the rural and fisheries sector. Discuss how to apply best practice in partial and final closure. Boost your methods and tools for the optimal performance of financial control. Develop networks and contacts with experts, members of European Institutions and partners of European importance at this all-encompassing EU Funds event. TARGET GROUP This 5th Annual Symposium EU Funds 2010 is primarily targeting public officials such as Directors, Heads of Units, Programme Managers and Auditors dealing with the management, certification and audit of ERDF, ESF, CF as well as EAFRD and EFF. The following institutions are addressed: Ministries of Economy Labour and Social Affairs Regional Development Finance Transport Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Environment Education and Science Technology Regional and Local Governments, Municipalities Regional Development Agencies Courts of Auditors National and Investment Banks, Private Banks Other Intermediate Bodies involved Consulting companies, Advisory and Audit Services METHODOLOGY The 5th Annual Symposium EU Funds 2010 will provide participants with answers, discussions and perspectives to a load of new issues surrounding ERDF, ESF, CF, EAFRD and EFF. This must-attend event will feature essential expertise from the relevant European Commission Directorates, the Committee of the Regions, Managing Authorities, Certifying Authorities, Audit Authorities as well as European Networks. The central themes of this symposium are topics surrounding simplification, evaluation, financial control and economic recovery. Strategic discussions mingle with issues concerning the implementing level in the Member States and thus provide a unique European forum for an exchange of knowledge, experience and best practice. Participants may choose from a number of parallel lectures and in doing so can design their individual timetable. After the opening panel discussion the event breaks up into individual sessions, followed by workshops on day three. 14

15 Date of Events Monday, 22 nd March 2010 Tuesday, 23 rd March 2010 Wednesday, 24 th March 2010 Booking NumbER K-84 Event Language The event languages will be English and German. Translation into English and German will be provided. Conference material will be available in German and English. Please tick the appropriate box on the booking form. EVENT LOCATION Maritim Hotel Berlin Stauffenbergstraße Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (0) (Booking) Fax: +49 (0) (Booking) Phone: +49 (0) (Reception) Fax: +49 (0) (Reception) Internet: Please contact the hotel directly and refer to the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law in order to benefit from a limited room contingent at a special price. Please book as soon as possible. Of course you can always look for an alternative hotel accommodation. Event Price for Countries with EU Membership After 1995, Candidate and Potential Candidate Countries Symposium (March 22 nd - 23 rd 2010) Fast booking contingent until November 27 th 2009: 699,- Euro Early booking contingent from November 28 th 2009 until January 29 th 2010: 799,- Euro Normal price from January 30 th 2010: 899,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT (19%) Symposium and Workshop (March 22 nd - 24 th 2010) Fast booking contingent until November 27 th 2009: 899,- Euro Early booking contingent from November 28 th 2009 until January 29 th 2010: 999,- Euro Normal price from January 30 th 2010: 1099,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT (19%) Workshop (March 24 th 2010) Fast booking contingent until November 27 th 2009: 399,- Euro Early booking contingent from November 28 th 2009 until January 29 th 2010: 449,- Euro Normal price from January 30 th 2010: 499,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT (19%) Event Price for Countries with EU Membership until 1995 and other Countries Symposium (March 22 nd - 23 rd 2010) Fast booking contingent until November 27 th 2009: 799,- Euro Early booking contingent from November 28 th 2009 until January 29 th 2010: 899,- Euro Normal price from January 30 th 2010: 999,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT (19%) Symposium and Workshop (March 22 nd - 24 th 2010) Fast booking contingent until November 27 th 2009: 1079,- Euro Early booking contingent from November 28 th 2009 until January 29 th 2010: 1179,- Euro Normal price from January 30 th 2010: 1279,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT (19%) Workshop (March 24 th 2010) Fast booking contingent until November 27 th 2009: 449,- Euro Early booking contingent from November 28 th 2009 until January 29 th 2010: 499,- Euro Normal price from January 30 th 2010: 529,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT (19%) For group bookings from the same organisation, the second and every further delegate will be granted a reduction of 5% of the event price. The prices mentioned above cover the following : Documents Soft drinks and coffee/tea Lunch Evening reception at the end of day one 15

16 K-82 European Summer Academy: Financial Control of EU Funds European SUMMER Academy The European Summer Academy Financial Control of EU Funds offers the unique opportunity to learn and review in detail all important topics related to the auditing of EU Funds. The programme of this five-day-event offers detailed information on system audit, risk assessment, on-the-spot checks, public procurement, state aid rules, audit operations and simplification of procedures. After every working module, our experienced speakers will prepare you for the knowledge check that will take place at the end of the Academy day. Based on your successful daily knowledge check, you will be awarded a unique diploma of the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law BACKGROUND A strong financial management of EU Funds is crucial to ensure that these European funding ressources are spent properly and effectively. Given the ineffective or moderately effective control systems pointed out by the European Court of Auditors, the European Commission has given more responsibility for effective control systems to Member States in the programming period The proper use of EU funding ressources is an area of shared management between the Commission and the Member States. On the one side, the Member States are both beneficiaries of the EU funds as well as responsible authorities for the implementation of effective Financial Control measures. On the other side, the Commission has to ensure that the Community s objectives are applied. The European Court of Auditors has to check that the funding is used legally, efficiently and for the intended purposes. Actually, the Commission seriously relies on the audit work carried out by the national authorities. National authorities on their side need to know how to put their audit and assurance systems in line with the Commission s regulations and how to deal with the increased European audit requirements. YOUR BENEFIT Become familiar with the EU legislation relevant to financial control of EU funds and its practical implementation Measure your knowledge on Financial Control of EU Funds in a special knowledge check and receive a diploma of the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law Increase the efficiency of your work by implementing latest methods, trends and analyses in Financial Control of EU Funds Work on case studies and get a lot of practical advice for your day-to-day work Discuss your audit challenges and experiences with our quali- fied speakers Build networks with colleagues from all across Europe and ex- change know-how TARGET GROUP Public officials working in - Managing Authorities - Certifying Authorities - Audit Authorities - Intermediate bodies of programmes of the new financial period Certified Public Accountants and Public Auditors responsible for conducting and reporting on audits performed according to the regulations (EC) No. 1828/2006, 1083/2006, 1080/2006 Specialised audit consultancy Date of Event 28 th June - 2 nd July 2010 Booking Number K-82 Event Language The event language will be English EVENT PRICE for Public Administration and Court of Audit Officials Early booking contingent until May 7 th 2010: 3799,- Euro Normal price from May 8 th 2010: 3900,- Euro EVENT PRICE for Others Early booking contingent until May 7 th 2010: 4799,- Euro Normal price from May 8 th 2010: 4900,- Euro All prices excl. German VAT(19%) EVENT LOCATION Maritim Hotel Berlin Stauffenbergstraße Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) info.ber@maritim.de Internet: Please contact the hotel directly and refer to the European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law in order to benefit from a limited room contingent at a special price. Of course you can always look for an alternative hotel accommodation. 16

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18 S-188 Praxisseminar Vorstandsvergütung und D&O Versicherung Neue Anforderungen für Aufsichtsräte und Vorstände IM AKTUELLEN BRENNPUNKT Das neue Gesetz zur Angemessenheit der Vorstandsvergütung (VorstAG), welches am 5. August 2009 in Kraft getreten ist, stellt erhöhte Anforderungen an den Aufsichtsrat bei der Festsetzung und möglichen Herabsetzung der Vorstandsvergütung, etabliert neue Zuständigkeitsregeln für den Aufsichtsrat und die Hauptversammlung und setzt einen zwingenden Selbstbehalt bei der D&O Versicherung fest. Die neuen Regelungen gelten sowohl für börsen- als auch für nicht börsennotierte Aktiengesellschaften. Das VorstAG wirft hinsichtlich des Abschlusses und des Inhalts neuer Vorstandsanstellungsverträge viele Fragen auf. Problematisch und kaum rechtssicher zu beantworten erscheint insbesondere die Frage, welche Vergütung im Einzelfall als angemessen angesehen werden kann. Diese und andere problematische Fragen sollen während dieses Seminars beantwortet werden. Zielgruppe Mitglieder der Aufsichtsräte der Aktiengesellschaften Mitglieder der Vorstände der Aktiengesellschaften Mitarbeiter der Personal- und Rechtsabteilungen der Aktiengesellschaften Rechtsanwälte und Berater Versicherungsmakler und Versicherungsmittler DAS SEMINAR Das Praxisseminar ist eine eintägige Veranstaltung. Nach einer Einführung in das Thema werden vertiefende Vorträge und Erfahrungsberichte angeboten. Nach jedem Vortrag folgt eine Frage & Antwort-Runde, um die allgemeinen und individuellen Fragen der Teilnehmer mit den Experten und Praktikern zu besprechen. Die Kaffeepausen bieten eine optimale Möglichkeit, sich mit Kollegen auszutauschen. Die Lehrmethoden sind Präsentationen, Fallstudien, Erfahrungsberichte, Diskussionen sowie Frage & Antwort-Runden. VERANSTALTUNGSTERMINE 8. Februar 2010 BUCHUNGSNUMMER S-188 VERANSTALTUNGSSPRACHE Die Veranstaltungssprache ist deutsch IHR VORTEIL Sie informieren sich frühzeitig über neueste Entwicklungen Sie lernen anhand von Praxisbeispielen, wie sich das VorstAG auswirken wird Sie erhalten Formulierungshilfen für Vorstands-Anstellungsverträge Sie lernen Haftungsrisiken zu erkennen und zu vermeiden Sie erhalten Einblick in das komplexe Thema der D&O-Versicherungen Sie profitieren von der Möglichkeit des Austauschs mit anderen Teilnehmern VERANSTALTUNGSPREIS 1899,- Euro Alle Preise zzgl. 19% MwSt. VERANSTALTUNGSORT Maritim Hotel Berlin Stauffenbergstraße Berlin Tel.: +49(0) Fax: +49 (0) Internet: Bitte nehmen Sie die Zimmerreservierung direkt im Hotel unter dem Stichwort Europäische Akademie für Steuern, Wirtschaft & Recht vor, um im Veranstaltungshotel von einem begrenzten Zimmerkontingent zum ermäßigten Preis zu profitieren. Selbstverständlich können Sie auch ein anderes Hotel für Ihre Übernachtung wählen. 18

19 S-187 Fachseminar Vergabe von IT-Dienstleistungen für öffentliche Behörden und Lieferanten HHINTERGRUND Die öffentlichen IT-Entscheidungsträger und die Einkaufseinheiten müssen bei der Anschaffung von ITDienstleistungen immer die Regelungen des Vergaberechts beachten. Was ist bei der Auswahl der privaten Partner zu beachten? Welche vergaberechtlichen Vorgaben sind bindend? Welche Regelungsaspekte spielen eine Rolle? Im deutschen Vergaberecht gibt es keine speziellen IT-Regelungen. In Betracht kommen grundsätzlich VOF und VOL/A, für die genaue Bestimmung bedarf es aber einer Betrachtung des Einzelfalles. Zusätzlich müssen die Regelungen des UfaB IV beachtet werden. Die öffentlichen Stellen benötigen daher ein vertieftes Know-How über die anzuwendenden Vorschriften, die zulässigen Verfahrensarten für das jeweilige Vorhaben und standardisierte ergänzende Vertragsbedingungen für den IT-Bereich (BVB-EDV/EVB-IT). Zielgruppe Aufraggeberseite öffentlicher Dienst Alle öffentlichen Stellen und Behörden auf Bundes-, Landes- und kommunaler Ebene, die IT-Projekte ausschreiben. Angesprochen sind insbesondere Leiter und Führungskräfte der Abteilungen: Beschaffung/Einkauf Informationstechnologie Interne / zentrale Dienste IT-Controlling Auftragnehmerseite für den öffentlichen Dienst Alle Anbieter für IT im öffentlichen Dienst, insbesondere: Anbieter von Software und Hardware IT-Beratungshäuser Typische IT Dienstleistungsarten reichen von der IT-Projektberatung, IT-Schulungen, der Bereitstellung von inhaltsunabhängigen Providerdiensten, der Entwicklung und Pflege von Software über die Instandhaltung von Hardware und der Pflege von Website-Inhalten bis hin zu den mit der Datenverarbeitung verbundenen Dienstleistungen. Die Abwicklung der IT Dienstleistungen erweisen sich als besonders komplex und sind mit hohen Investitionsvolumina und somit mit hohen Risiken verbunden. VERANSTALTUNGSTERMIN Februar 2010, Berlin DAS SEMINAR In diesem spezial für öffentliche Stellen konzipierten Fachseminar werden die aktuellen Rechtsgrundlagen der IT-Vergabe erläutert und vertieft. Besonders intensiv werden die richtige und sinnvolle Anwendung von unterschiedlichen Vergabearten besprochen. Die Expertin wird auf die wichtigen Faktoren und Risiken der Vorbereitungen von IT Aufträgen aufmerksam machen sowie praktische Lösungen und Tipps ermitteln. Die Teilnehmererhalten Ratschläge zur sicheren Führung der Pflichten- und Lastenhefte und der Leistungsbeschreibung. Am zweiten Tag werden die Fragen zur Anwendung von EVB-IT vertieft. BUCHUNGSNUMMER S-187 VERANSTALTUNGSSPRACHE Die Veranstaltungssprache ist deutsch VERANSTALTUNGSPREIS Frühbucherpreis bis zum 20. November 2009: 1.198,- Euro Normalpreis ab dem 21. Novemebr 2009: 1.298,- Euro Alle Preise zzgl. 19% MwSt. VERANSTALTUNGSORT Courtyard by Marriott Berlin Mitte Axel-Springer-Str Berlin Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) reservations.berlin@marriotthotels.com Internet: Bitte nehmen Sie die Zimmerreservierung direkt im Hotel unter dem Stichwort Europäische Akademie für Steuern, Wirtschaft & Recht vor, um im Veranstaltungshotel von einem begrenzten Zimmerkontingent zum ermäßigten Preis zu profitieren. Selbstverständlich 19

20 S-189, S-191, S-192, S-194 Praxisseminar Bewilligung und Prüfung der Verwendung öffentlicher Fördermittel (EFRE) hintergrund Öffentliche Zuwendungen machen einen ganz erheblichen Anteil der Staatsausgaben aus. Zu den nationalen Fördermitteln treten fast immer und in großem Umfang EU-Mittel. Bei der Bewilligung und Verwendungsnachweisprüfung gibt es insoweit Schnittstellen, aber auch Abweichungen, die aus unterschiedlichen Rechtsquellen herrühren. Die Verwaltungs- und Kontrollsysteme vorgegeben durch nationales und EU-Recht ergänzen einander, haben zum Teil aber unterschiedliche Ansatzpunkte. In diesem Spannungsfeld bewegen sich die Bearbeiter in den Ministerien und in den zwischengeschalteten Stellen. Ihre Tätigkeit wird von den Prüfbehörden und von Prüfungen der externen Finanzkontrolle in Gestalt der Rechnungshöfe und der Prüfeinheiten der EU-Kommission kritisch begleitet. Deren Prüfungsfeststellungen sind unerlässlich für die sach- und fachgerechte Bewilligung und Überprüfung der zweckentsprechenden und wirtschaftlichen Verwendung der öffentlichen Fördermittel. In der Förderperiode liegt das Augenmerk mehr denn je auf den Kontrollen der Verwaltungsbehörde. Die Vorgehensweise stichprobenweise, vor Ort, vor Mittelauszahlung, nach Abschluss der Maßnahme, unter Risikoaspekten ist von elementarer Bedeutung. Welche Dokumentation ist erforderlich? Sind Originalbelege vorzulegen? Wie und wielange sind Belege und Unterlagen aufzubewahren? Zu diesen Fragen gibt es in dem Seminar weiterführende Hinweise und Anregungen. IHR NUTZEN Ihr Referent Herr Ministerialrat Michael Brauner vermittelt Ihnen in diesem Fachseminar mit Workshopcharakter nicht nur vertiefte Kenntnisse im gemeinschaftlichen und nationalen Zuwendungsrecht, sondern macht Sie auch mit den Prüfungsansätzen und -erkenntnissen der externen Finanzkontrolle vertraut. In Fortführung und Vertiefung der von der Europäischen Akademie für Steuern, Wirtschaft & Recht durchgeführten Internationalen Jahresfachkonferenzen diskutiert der Referent gemeinsam mit Ihnen besonders interessante Aspekte und Probleme des Subventionsgeschehens und gibt dabei praktische Hinweise zur Organisation des Zuwendungsverfahrens, auch unter Nutzen-Aufwand Gesichtspunkten. Sie haben die Möglichkeit, Ihre Fragen bis zwei Wochen vor Veranstaltungsbeginn per oder direkt während des Seminars zu stellen. Sie erhalten nicht nur praxisbezogene Auskünfte und Tipps, sondern auch umfangreiche, vom Referenten ausgearbeitete Arbeitsmaterialien. Herr Brauner bringt langjähriges Praxiswissen als Prüfungsleiter mit. Er besitzt vertiefte Kenntnisse aus der Begleitung der EU-Finanzkontrolle über deren Prüfungsansätze und Feststellungen. ZIELGRUPPE Mitarbeiter der Verwaltungs-, Bescheinigungs- und Prüfbehörden sowie der zwischengeschalteten und weiteren Stellen (z.b. Ministerien, Förderbanken), die mit der Bewilligung und Prüfung von Zuwendungen aus Landes-, Bundes- und EFRE-Mitteln befasst sind und bereits über Grundlagenwissen verfügen. VERANSTALTUNGSTERMINE Februar Mai - 1. Juni September November 2010 VERANSTALTUNGSPREIS 989, Euro Im Veranstaltungspreis inbegriffen sind: Die Teilnahme am Seminar Umfangreiche Veranstaltungsunterlagen, die als Druckerzeugnis im Rahmen der Veranstaltung übergeben werden Elektronische Version der Veranstaltungsunterlagen, die nach der Veranstaltung per verschickt wird Getränke und Pausengebäck während der ganzen Veranstaltung Mittagessen an beiden Tagen VERANSTALTUNGSORTe Die Veranstaltungen am Februar September November 2010 finden statt im: Courtyard by Marriott Berlin Mitte Axel-Springer-Str Berlin Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) reservations.berlin@marriotthotels.com Internet: Die Veranstaltung am 31. Mai - 1. Juni 2010 findet statt im: Maritim Hotel Berlin Stauffenbergstraße Berlin Tel.: +49(0) Fax: +49 (0) info.ber@maritim.de Internet: Bitte nehmen Sie die Zimmerreservierung direkt im Hotel unter dem Stichwort Europäische Akademie für Steuern, Wirtschaft & Recht vor, um im Veranstaltungshotel von einem begrenzten Zimmerkontingent zum ermäßigten Preis zu profitieren. Buchen Sie daher so früh wie möglich. Selbstverständlich können Sie auch ein anderes Hotel für Ihre Übernachtung wählen. 20