COM(2015)0505.pdf

The European Commission reports to the European Parliament and Council on the follow-up to the 2013 financial year discharge, addressing concerns and requests made by the Parliament and Council. The Commission has examined the issues highlighted in the discharge resolutions, including improvements in shared management, simplification, and performance. It agrees to start new actions on 139 requests and considers that for 218 requests, the required action has already been taken or is ongoing. The Commission provides detailed justifications for its responses in two accompanying Staff Working Documents. Key areas addressed include reservations on the Directors-General's statement of assurance, the single audit chain, and the reliability of information provided by Member States. The Commission emphasizes its commitment to sound financial management and transparency, while also noting limitations and constraints related to its institutional role and existing legal and budgetary frameworks.