Accounting function

The accounting function of Interreg programmes covers the processes of involved in the payment processes of programmes, as well as the wider tasks to audit and certify payments.

Where to start

Programmes are required to set out how they will approach the accounting function and which body shall be appointed to do so. The full scope of the roles and responsibilities are set out in the description of management and control systems. 

Some approaches to this were set out in an event on the Description of Management Control Systems, which may provide a useful starting point:

What we are working on

An exchange between Bodies performing the accounting function took place in April 2024, it also included the closure of 2014-2020 with Certifying Authorities. 

The novelties in Accounts in 2021-2027 were also the topic of a session at the Interreg Knowledge Fair 2024.

Contact

For more information please contact Sanna Erkko.

Exchange Community

Interact offers an online space for those working in Certifying Authorities and in the Accounting Function to share information and exchange. If you would like to learn more about this, please contact Sanna Erkko.

If you are already a member of the Community, you can access it here.