Events

SCOs - Let's take another step

SCOs

2023 has been the first year for most programmes when beneficiaries submitted project reports and claimed reimbursement of expenditures. Expenditures have been verified according to risk-based management verification (RBMV). During this 2-day webinar, participants had the opportunity to share experiences on the combination of SCOs and RBMV. In addition, they exchanged on the practical aspects of SCOs and double financing. What were the points of attention?Durin ...

Start On: 28 November 2023 09:15

Location: Online

14. Austausch zu Funktionsgruppen

SCOs

Regelmäßiges Treffen zum Austausch zu Funktions- bzw. Leistungsgruppen (VKO - Einheitskosten für Personal): von der Methodenentwicklung bis zur Umsetzung / recurring meeting on functional- resp. performance groups (SCO - unit cost for staff): from methodology development over to implementation.

Start On: 15 January 2024 10:00

Location: Online

Draft budget and project specific SCOs

SCOs

The draft budget method is becoming more and more popular among Interreg programmes as a method to set up project-specific SCOs. Several programmes have already chosen it for small-scale projects and small projects within Small Project Fund (SPF), while some are still considering it as an option. With their choice, the first practical questions popped up.During the seminar, together with programmes that have already applied the method, we will address these practical issues and exchange coll ...

Start On: 13 September 2023 09:15

Location: Online

Exchange on functional groups #10

SCOs

Exchange on development of a specific SCO method with a group of programmes: unit cost for staff (functional groups). The event is in German / Austausch zur Entwicklung einer programmspezifischen VKO: Einheitskosten für Personal nach Leistungsgruppen. Die Veranstaltung ist auf Deutsch.

Start On: 16 January 2023 09:30

Location: Online

TN and INT finance network meeting

SCOs

This meeting is organised for members of the finance network of transnational and interregional programmes.During the meeting, representatives of the participating programmes will network and exchange on various finance-related issues identified by the group. The participants will gain an understanding /overview of approaches applied in different programmes; they will share ideas and work together towards solutions to common challenges.The main objective of the meeting is to work on a number ...

Start On: 21 September 2023 09:15

Location: Online

How to? -searching for joint solutions. a) data collection requirement on beneficial owners (Annex XVII CPR); b) travel and accommodation & flat rate.

SCOs Audit Management verifications

The EC requirements regarding these two topics, particularly in relation to Simplified Cost Options, have been widely discussed among Interreg programmes in the second half of 2023. The update of programmes' procedures has just started. Following the discussions during recent event and on the request of programmes, we would like to create a space for exchange of thoughts and to launch the quest to search for possible joint simple solutions to these two challenges.This webinar is relevant for ...

Start On: 14 February 2024 09:30

Location: Online

Zoom in on the draft budget method

SCOs

Article 53(3) CPR offers 5 methods to establish simplified cost options (SCOs). One of them is a draft budget calculation method. In this dedicated workshop, we would like to discuss specifics of this method (e.g., how to approach it, its case-by-case assessment, establishing cost benchmarks, and using the method for small-scale and small projects). This event was originally planned for February which we had to delay since we expected some clarifications on the method. We will discuss them a ...

Start On: 17 June 2022 09:00

Location: Online

15. Austauschtreffen zu Funktionsgruppen / Exchange meeting on functional groups (unit cost for staff) - No 15 (in German)

SCOs

Regelmäßiges Treffen zum Austausch zu Funktions- bzw. Leistungsgruppen (VKO - Einheitskosten für Personal): von der Methodenentwicklung bis zur Umsetzung (15. Treffen) / recurring meeting on functional- resp. performance groups (SCO - unit cost for staff): from methodology development over to implementation (meeting #15) You can find the draft agenda here

Start On: 15 April 2024 10:00

Location: Online

Implementing SCOs

SCOs

We would like to continue our journey with SCOs in Interreg. Starting off with practical aspects of implementation of the off-the-shelf flat rates such as 40% for other costs or 15% for travel and accommodation, through programme specific unit costs, finishing off with interesting and inspiring SCOs examples.We would also follow on the combination of SCOs and RBMV topic, focusing this time on practical examples, practical reflections on adjustment of programme methodologies.As the EC guideli ...

Start On: 26 September 2024 09:30

Location: Online

16. Austauschtreffen zu Funktionsgruppen / Exchange meeting on functional groups (unit cost for staff) - No 16 (in German)

SCOs

Regelmäßiges Treffen zum Austausch zu Funktions- bzw. Leistungsgruppen (VKO - Einheitskosten für Personal): von der Methodenentwicklung bis zur Umsetzung (16. Treffen) / recurring meeting on functional- resp. performance groups (SCO - unit cost for staff): from methodology development over to implementation (meeting #16)

Start On: 16 September 2024 10:00

Location: Online

Large CBC/TN/INT finance network meeting

Eligibility SCOs

This meeting is organised for members of the finance network of large CBC, transnational and interregional programmes.During the meeting, representatives of the participating programmes will network and exchange on various finance-related issues identified by the group. The participants will gain an understanding /overview of approaches applied in different programmes; they will share ideas and work together towards solutions to common challenges.The main objective of the meeting is to excha ...

Start On: 30 September 2024 09:30

Location: Online

17. Austauschtreffen zu Funktionsgruppen / Exchange meeting on functional groups (unit cost for staff) - No 17 (in German)

SCOs

Regelmäßiges Treffen zum Austausch zu Funktions- bzw. Leistungsgruppen (VKO - Einheitskosten für Personal): von der Methodenentwicklung bis zur Umsetzung (17. Treffen) / Recurring meeting on functional- resp. performance groups (SCO - unit cost for staff): from methodology development over to implementation (meeting #17)

Start On: 20 January 2025 10:00

Location: Online

News

New factsheet on SCOs available

SCOs

If you want to know how to approach verification of different types of simplified cost options, then this factsheet might be of a great help for you! We outlined the most important aspects of verification of each type of SCO, with practical examples of what to check and what not to check for all off-the-shelf SCOs, but also for other commonly used by Interreg programmes SCOs. The factsheet is written mainly to support controllers and auditors in their work of verification of SCOs application ...

19 September 23 3 min read

Save the date! 26-27 Sept 2024 – The next webinar on SCOs

SCOs

After the summer break we would like to meet with you and continue our exchanges on the SCOs topics.Following on our exchanges during last Interreg knowledge fair, we would like to encourage you to draft the agenda of the event with us.  If there is some specific problem related to SCOs you would like to address during the webinar, or maybe there are ideas, experiences you wish to share with the community – please write us at sco[at]interact.eu and we do our best to accommodat ...

05 June 24 1 min read

Save the date: CBC finance network meeting

Decommitment Eligibility SCOs Irregularities Management verifications

10 December 2024 – Please mark your calendars for the upcoming CBC/IPA-CBC finance network meeting. This event will offer a place for exchanging insights on a range of finance-related topics, including decommitment, risk-based management verifications, audits and irregularities, eligibility and SCOs, and post-2027.We encourage your active participation in drafting the agenda. If you have a specific topic or issue you would like to discuss during the webinar, or if you have an inter ...

25 October 24 1 minute read

Library

Factsheet | A 40 percent flat rate

Tags: SCOs

Date Published: 17 October 23

Factsheet | Verification of SCOs and implications for control and audit

Tags: SCOs, Audit, Management verifications

Date Published: 12 September 23

Reusing SCOs from Union policies and national schemes in 2021-2027

Tags: SCOs

Date Published: 09 February 23

Overview on SCOs 2014-2020 and 2021-2027

Tags: SCOs

Date Published: 04 February 21

Roadmap | Programme specific SCOs

Tags: SCOs

Date Published: 14 September 21

Template | Appendix 1 Article 94 example

Tags: SCOs

Date Published: 11 October 21

Briefing note on the draft budget method

Tags: SCOs

Date Published: 16 August 22

SCOs let's take another step

Tags: SCOs

Date Published: 29 November 23

Draft budget and project specific SCOs

Tags: SCOs

Date Published: 13 September 23

Presentations | AA and GOA network meeting

Tags: SCOs, Audit, State aid

Date Published: 15 June 23

IKF session 23 May | Implementing SCOs

Tags: SCOs, Interreg Knowledge Fair

Date Published: 23 May 23

How to? searching for joint solutions.

Tags: SCOs, Audit, Management verifications, Presentation

Date Published: 20 February 24

Zoom in on the draft budget method

Tags: SCOs, Presentation

Date Published: 17 June 22

Interreg Knowledge Fair 2024 Day 1 | SCOs: Exchange on implementation issues

Tags: SCOs, Interreg Knowledge Fair

Date Published: 13 March 24

15. Austauschtreffen zu Funktionsgruppen / Exchange meeting on functional groups (unit cost for staff) - No 15 (in German)

Tags: SCOs, Presentation

Date Published: 16 April 24

Preparation costs Lump Sum survey Report

Tags: SCOs

Date Published: 31 July 20

Q&A SCOs in Interreg programmes

Tags: SCOs

Date Published: 24 August 20

SCOs combination options Matrix

Tags: SCOs

Date Published: 22 September 24

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