Problems at National Level in the Management of the Structural Funds

This study seeks to provide members with a short overview of the problems arising at national level in management of the structural funds at a time when new regulations for these funds are entering into force. Many of the irregularities in financial management of the EU budget, which have in the past prevented the European Court of Auditors from granting a positive 'Statement of Assurance' as required by Article 248 of the EC Treaty, arise in this context.