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With the Programming Period 2014-20, the new European Structural and Investment Funds Journal
(EStIF) responds to the growing need for information exchange between the various stakeholders involved.
EStIF focuses on the practical aspects of implementation of Structural Funds in the European Union.The
articles, written by experienced specialists from both the European institutions and national authorities,
provide the readers with practical guidance and examples from various member States on how to manage,
implement and control the spending of European monies.
To offer a comprehensive approach to all current issues, EStIF includes various articles in different
categories, namely:
 The New Programming Period 2014-2020 & Lessons Learnt
 management, Implementation & Control of EU Funds
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ISSN 21 96-82 68 • Subscription rate: 198 EUR
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How to Use Simplified Cost Options for ESI Funds?
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The participation fees include the workshop material, drinks and snacks during the breaks
and lunch. VAT will be added if applicable.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations should be made in writing per post or fax. Please note that the full fee will be charged for cancellations received after 29 may 2014. Nomination of a substitute remains possible. A
cancellation arising by reason of too small a number of participants is effected no later than two
weeks prior to the conference by the organisers. In this case the participation fee will be refunded.
A requirement for reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses as well as loss of working hours is not possible, unless such costs result from wantonly negligent or deliberate behaviour
on the part of the organisers.
Press date: 04 April 2014. Subject to alterations. For further information or online
registration please visit www.lexxion.eu/conferences.
How to Use Simplified
Cost Options for
ESI Funds?
12 -13 June 2014 | Brussels
 New rules & regulations for 2014-2020:
How to use Simplified Cost options?
REgISTRATIoN FoRm
 YES, I will take part in the Workshop
Intensive Workshop
 Calculation methods & Practical Exercises:
Flat-rate Financing, Standard scale of unit costs
and Lump sums
 Requirements for financial reporting
 Implementing Simplified Cost options:
Considerations for Programme Bodies &
Beneficiaries
Name
Position/Department
Institution
Address
Postal Code/Country
Phone
Fax
 Setting up Simplified Cost models in
ERDF Projects
 The Use of Simplified Cost models for
Integrated Territorial Approaches
E-mail
VAT Reg. No. / No.TVA / BTW-Nr.
Customer No. of EStIF-subscription
Date, Signature
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EStIF Conference on the new Cohesion Policy 2014-2020




Financial Instruments
Integrated Territorial Approaches (ITI, CLLD, JAP)
ESI Funds in compliance with State aid and Procurement rules
and many more topics...
27 - 28 November 2014
Brussels
For further information and online registration, please visit www.lexxion.eu/conferences
CoNFERENCE
PROGRAMME
Day 1
9:00
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Welcome & Introduction of Participants
 Requirements for financial management
and control
 Considerations and requirements for beneficiaries
 Benefits & risks
 Discussion and exchange of experiences
Morning: New Rules & Calculation Methods
9:30
Focus on Outputs and Results: The Enhanced
Use of Simplified Cost Options
 Simplification of procedures: Why use Simplified
Cost options?
 Scope of use and new rules for ESF and ERDF in
2014-2020
 Increasing legal certainty in the application of SCo
 methods for Simplified Cost options: Flat-rates,
standard scale of unit costs, lump sums
 Lessons learnt from 2007-2013
Louis Vervloet
14:45
11:30
Chief Adviser, Danish Business Authority (tbc)
Calculation Methods for Simplified Cost
Options & Practical Exercises
Louis Vervloet
13:00
Susanne Kirkegaard Brodersen
Chief Adviser, Danish Business Authority
Louis Vervloet
16:45
Lunch Break
Implementing Simplified Cost Options:
Considerations for Managing Authorities
& Beneficiaries
 Developing and implementing a
result-oriented approach
Day 2
9:00
Discussion Round & Expert Guidance
on National Practices
Susanne Kirkegaard Brodersen
17:45
Implementing Simplified Cost Options:
Considerations for Audit Authorities
Coffee Break & Networking
The new regulation for 2014-2020 includes a number of measures that encourage
the use of simplified cost options and improves their legal certainty: Among others,
more possibilities are given to apply flat rates, not only based on indirect costs, but
to calculate any type of costs; more calculation methods have been introduced and
the threshold for lump sums has been increased. Although the extended use of simplification methods does explicitly include ERDF programmes, programme managers often encounter difficulties in their practical use, when it comes to cost
calculation and eligibilities of costs. As the use of simplified cost models and the move
towards a result-based management have significant implications on the management and control of EU Funds, all responsible programming bodies – Managing,
Certifying and Audit Authorities as well as Intermediate Bodies – need to familiarise with these new requirements.
Your Experts
Susanne KIRKEGAARD
BRODERSEN
11:30
Who should participate in this Workshop?
general Director, ESF-Agentschap Vlaanderen, Brussels
 Public officials from national and regional authorities, especially from:
Best Practice and Recommendations for
a Successful Use of Simplified Cost Models
in Operational Programmes and Integrated
Territorial Approaches
 How to apply SCos for Integrated Territorial
Investment (ITI), Community Led Local Developments (CLLD) and Joint Action Plans (JAP)?
 Recommendations for a successful use of flat-rates,
standard scale of unit costs and lump sums
 Practical examples and experiences
Davide Bonagurio
13:00
14:00
Exchange your experiences
with colleagues from all over
Europe
Expert for EU Structural Funds and
Cohesion Policy, Brussels; formerly
Dg Employment, Social Affairs &
Inclusion, European Commission
Head of Unit, Employment and
Social Affairs - Financial Audit,
European Court of Auditors,
Luxembourg
 Audit Authorities
Discuss your questions in
full confidentiality
Davide BONAGURIO
Juan Ignacio Gonzalez
BASTERO
 managing Authorities
Learn how to implement and
apply the new rules & tools
general director, ESF-Agentschap
Vlaanderen, Brussels
Louis Vervloet
End of Day 1
Receive guidance from
experienced specialists
Louis VERVLOET
Chief Adviser, Danish
Business Authority
 Certifying Authorities
Juan Ignacio Gonzalez Bastero
Head of Unit, Employment and Social Affairs - Financial
Audit, European Court of Auditors, Luxembourg
Current Challenges for Responsible Authorities
Chief Adviser, Danish Business Authority
Friday, 13 June 2014
 Implications for the audit procedure:
audit of methodology
 Specific audit trail requirements
 Compliance with eligibility rules, public
procurement and State aid rules
 Errors and irregularities – how to avoid them?
 The European Courts of Auditor’s approach
 Discussion and exchange of experiences
11:00
general Director, ESF-Agentschap Vlaanderen, Brussels
 Participants are asked to report on their
practices & experiences
 Discuss your individual
questions in full confidentiality
 Receive expert guidance
general Director, ESF-Agentschap Vlaanderen, Brussels
Afternoon: How to Implement Simplified
Cost Options: National (Best) Practices
14:00
Setting up Simplified Cost Models in ERDF &
ESF Projects: Practices & Experiences from
Belgium & Denmark
 How to use simplified cost
models in ESF & ERDF?
 What lessons can be learnt from
2007-2013?
 How to develop a Simplified cost model:
Steps, negotiations and institutions involved
 Eligible costs under ESF & ERDF
 Flexibility in the operation of simplified
cost models
 Benefits, challenges and pitfalls
 Discussion and exchange of experiences
Coffee Break & Networking
 Flat-rate Financing: Different categories of costs and
rates
 Standard scale of unit costs
 Lump sums: Definition of milestones and output
 Requirements for financial reporting
 Practical exercises and calculations
general Director, ESF-Agentschap Vlaanderen, Brussels
s&
Practical case
s
ce
en
ri
expe
Susanne Kirkegaard Brodersen
11:00
GENERAL INFORMATION
 Intermediate Bodies
 Regional and local authorities
 Court of Auditors
 Beneficiaries of EU funded projects, i.e.: Private and public
companies, associations, research institutes
 Bodies working in European Territorial Cooperation
 Public and private banks and other financial intermediaries
 International, national and local associations and networks
 Consultants and lawyers
Expert for EU Structural Funds and Cohesion Policy,
Brussels
Just send to us your cases and questions in advance!
End of Workshop
We will forward them to our speakers, who will include your issues in the programme and answer them during the workshop. All information
concerning your questions and cases will be treated confidentially. As the number of participants is limited, participants will benefit from a
maximum of exchange and discussion of their individual questions.
Lunch
 Distribution of Certificates
PROGRAMME
Day 1
9:00
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Welcome & Introduction of Participants
 Requirements for financial management
and control
 Considerations and requirements for beneficiaries
 Benefits & risks
 Discussion and exchange of experiences
Morning: New Rules & Calculation Methods
9:30
Focus on Outputs and Results: The Enhanced
Use of Simplified Cost Options
 Simplification of procedures: Why use Simplified
Cost options?
 Scope of use and new rules for ESF and ERDF in
2014-2020
 Increasing legal certainty in the application of SCo
 methods for Simplified Cost options: Flat-rates,
standard scale of unit costs, lump sums
 Lessons learnt from 2007-2013
Louis Vervloet
14:45
11:30
Chief Adviser, Danish Business Authority (tbc)
Calculation Methods for Simplified Cost
Options & Practical Exercises
Louis Vervloet
13:00
Susanne Kirkegaard Brodersen
Chief Adviser, Danish Business Authority
Louis Vervloet
16:45
Lunch Break
Implementing Simplified Cost Options:
Considerations for Managing Authorities
& Beneficiaries
 Developing and implementing a
result-oriented approach
Day 2
9:00
Discussion Round & Expert Guidance
on National Practices
Susanne Kirkegaard Brodersen
17:45
Implementing Simplified Cost Options:
Considerations for Audit Authorities
Coffee Break & Networking
The new regulation for 2014-2020 includes a number of measures that encourage
the use of simplified cost options and improves their legal certainty: Among others,
more possibilities are given to apply flat rates, not only based on indirect costs, but
to calculate any type of costs; more calculation methods have been introduced and
the threshold for lump sums has been increased. Although the extended use of simplification methods does explicitly include ERDF programmes, programme managers often encounter difficulties in their practical use, when it comes to cost
calculation and eligibilities of costs. As the use of simplified cost models and the move
towards a result-based management have significant implications on the management and control of EU Funds, all responsible programming bodies – Managing,
Certifying and Audit Authorities as well as Intermediate Bodies – need to familiarise with these new requirements.
Your Experts
Susanne KIRKEGAARD
BRODERSEN
11:30
Who should participate in this Workshop?
general Director, ESF-Agentschap Vlaanderen, Brussels
 Public officials from national and regional authorities, especially from:
Best Practice and Recommendations for
a Successful Use of Simplified Cost Models
in Operational Programmes and Integrated
Territorial Approaches
 How to apply SCos for Integrated Territorial
Investment (ITI), Community Led Local Developments (CLLD) and Joint Action Plans (JAP)?
 Recommendations for a successful use of flat-rates,
standard scale of unit costs and lump sums
 Practical examples and experiences
Davide Bonagurio
13:00
14:00
Exchange your experiences
with colleagues from all over
Europe
Expert for EU Structural Funds and
Cohesion Policy, Brussels; formerly
Dg Employment, Social Affairs &
Inclusion, European Commission
Head of Unit, Employment and
Social Affairs - Financial Audit,
European Court of Auditors,
Luxembourg
 Audit Authorities
Discuss your questions in
full confidentiality
Davide BONAGURIO
Juan Ignacio Gonzalez
BASTERO
 managing Authorities
Learn how to implement and
apply the new rules & tools
general director, ESF-Agentschap
Vlaanderen, Brussels
Louis Vervloet
End of Day 1
Receive guidance from
experienced specialists
Louis VERVLOET
Chief Adviser, Danish
Business Authority
 Certifying Authorities
Juan Ignacio Gonzalez Bastero
Head of Unit, Employment and Social Affairs - Financial
Audit, European Court of Auditors, Luxembourg
Current Challenges for Responsible Authorities
Chief Adviser, Danish Business Authority
Friday, 13 June 2014
 Implications for the audit procedure:
audit of methodology
 Specific audit trail requirements
 Compliance with eligibility rules, public
procurement and State aid rules
 Errors and irregularities – how to avoid them?
 The European Courts of Auditor’s approach
 Discussion and exchange of experiences
11:00
general Director, ESF-Agentschap Vlaanderen, Brussels
 Participants are asked to report on their
practices & experiences
 Discuss your individual
questions in full confidentiality
 Receive expert guidance
general Director, ESF-Agentschap Vlaanderen, Brussels
Afternoon: How to Implement Simplified
Cost Options: National (Best) Practices
14:00
Setting up Simplified Cost Models in ERDF &
ESF Projects: Practices & Experiences from
Belgium & Denmark
 How to use simplified cost
models in ESF & ERDF?
 What lessons can be learnt from
2007-2013?
 How to develop a Simplified cost model:
Steps, negotiations and institutions involved
 Eligible costs under ESF & ERDF
 Flexibility in the operation of simplified
cost models
 Benefits, challenges and pitfalls
 Discussion and exchange of experiences
Coffee Break & Networking
 Flat-rate Financing: Different categories of costs and
rates
 Standard scale of unit costs
 Lump sums: Definition of milestones and output
 Requirements for financial reporting
 Practical exercises and calculations
general Director, ESF-Agentschap Vlaanderen, Brussels
s&
Practical case
s
ce
en
ri
expe
Susanne Kirkegaard Brodersen
11:00
GENERAL INFORMATION
 Intermediate Bodies
 Regional and local authorities
 Court of Auditors
 Beneficiaries of EU funded projects, i.e.: Private and public
companies, associations, research institutes
 Bodies working in European Territorial Cooperation
 Public and private banks and other financial intermediaries
 International, national and local associations and networks
 Consultants and lawyers
Expert for EU Structural Funds and Cohesion Policy,
Brussels
Just send to us your cases and questions in advance!
End of Workshop
We will forward them to our speakers, who will include your issues in the programme and answer them during the workshop. All information
concerning your questions and cases will be treated confidentially. As the number of participants is limited, participants will benefit from a
maximum of exchange and discussion of their individual questions.
Lunch
 Distribution of Certificates
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EURoPEAN STRUCTURAL AND INVESTmENT FUNDS JoURNAL - EStIF
With the Programming Period 2014-20, the new European Structural and Investment Funds Journal
(EStIF) responds to the growing need for information exchange between the various stakeholders involved.
EStIF focuses on the practical aspects of implementation of Structural Funds in the European Union.The
articles, written by experienced specialists from both the European institutions and national authorities,
provide the readers with practical guidance and examples from various member States on how to manage,
implement and control the spending of European monies.
To offer a comprehensive approach to all current issues, EStIF includes various articles in different
categories, namely:
 The New Programming Period 2014-2020 & Lessons Learnt
 management, Implementation & Control of EU Funds
s receive
r
e
b
i
r
c
s
b
 Practices and Experiences from member States’
EStIF su iscount on
and Beneficiaries’ Perspectives
a 10% d
 Country Reports
ation fee
Publication frequency: quarterly • Approx. 80 pages •
ISSN 21 96-82 68 • Subscription rate: 198 EUR
www.lexxion.eu/estif
ci p
the parti
How to Use Simplified Cost Options for ESI Funds?
VENUE
Please register with:
NoVoTEL Tour Noire
Rue de la Vierge Noire 32 | 1000 Brussels
Phone: +32 2 620 0428
Lexxion Publisher
Post:
güntzelstr. 63 | 10717 Berlin, germany
Phone: +49 (0)30-81 45 06-27 (Juliana Veit)
Fax:
+49 (0)30-81 45 06-22
E-mail: veit@lexxion.de
online: www.lexxion.eu/conferences
 at the reduced fee for public sector: 890 EUR (excl.VAT)
 at the fee for private sector: 1.290 EUR (excl.VAT)
 I am subscriber of the EStIF journal and save 10%.
 Please send me information about Structural and Investment Funds issues for free. I may unsubscribe from this service any time.
The participation fees include the workshop material, drinks and snacks during the breaks
and lunch. VAT will be added if applicable.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations should be made in writing per post or fax. Please note that the full fee will be charged for cancellations received after 29 may 2014. Nomination of a substitute remains possible. A
cancellation arising by reason of too small a number of participants is effected no later than two
weeks prior to the conference by the organisers. In this case the participation fee will be refunded.
A requirement for reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses as well as loss of working hours is not possible, unless such costs result from wantonly negligent or deliberate behaviour
on the part of the organisers.
Press date: 04 April 2014. Subject to alterations. For further information or online
registration please visit www.lexxion.eu/conferences.
How to Use Simplified
Cost Options for
ESI Funds?
12 -13 June 2014 | Brussels
 New rules & regulations for 2014-2020:
How to use Simplified Cost options?
REgISTRATIoN FoRm
 YES, I will take part in the Workshop
Intensive Workshop
 Calculation methods & Practical Exercises:
Flat-rate Financing, Standard scale of unit costs
and Lump sums
 Requirements for financial reporting
 Implementing Simplified Cost options:
Considerations for Programme Bodies &
Beneficiaries
Name
Position/Department
Institution
Address
Postal Code/Country
Phone
Fax
 Setting up Simplified Cost models in
ERDF Projects
 The Use of Simplified Cost models for
Integrated Territorial Approaches
E-mail
VAT Reg. No. / No.TVA / BTW-Nr.
Customer No. of EStIF-subscription
Date, Signature
UPComINg EVENT
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w it h t h
of t
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im p le m e
p e r io d !
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EStIF Conference on the new Cohesion Policy 2014-2020




Financial Instruments
Integrated Territorial Approaches (ITI, CLLD, JAP)
ESI Funds in compliance with State aid and Procurement rules
and many more topics...
27 - 28 November 2014
Brussels
For further information and online registration, please visit www.lexxion.eu/conferences
CoNFERENCE