The Department for the Suppression of Irregularities and Fraud in the Handling of European Union Funds (AFKOS) determined irregularities in the use of EU money in Serbia in nine cases last year, according to the annual report on the work of the Government of Serbia.
This department at the Ministry of Finance made reports on the observed irregularities with recommendations for the return of improperly spent money.
During 2019, AFCOS received a total of 18 reports indicating potential irregularities in the handling of EU funds.
After a preliminary analysis, it was estimated that 16 reports fall within the competence of AFCOS, while one was forwarded to the Republic Public Prosecutor’s Office for further competence and action, and the other was submitted to the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).
Upon completion of the procedures in 16 administrative checks, the existence of irregularities was determined in the nine mentioned cases.
According to the Information System for Coordination of Development Aid in Serbia (Isdacon), from 2000 until today, the EU has allocated 4.7 billion euros in aid to Serbia, Nova Ekonomija reports.
