Reporting and Transparency
🛡️ Reporting Irregularities, Fraud and Corruption
The Local Fisheries Initiative Group (LFLAG) Ruse – Ivanovo – Borovo promotes transparency, accountability and sound financial management in the implementation of its Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) Strategy.
Citizens, beneficiaries and all interested parties are encouraged to report any suspected irregularities, fraud, conflicts of interest or other violations affecting the financial interests of the European Union.
Submit a Report
🌐 Official Reporting Channels
📧 E-mail Address
What Is an Irregularity?
According to Article 2(36) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013:
An “irregularity” means any breach of European Union law or national law relating to its application, resulting from an act or omission by an economic operator involved in the implementation of European programmes, which has, or would have, the effect of prejudicing the budget of the European Union by charging an unjustified item of expenditure to the Union budget.
Examples of irregularities
✔ Submission of false or misleading documents;
✔ Failure to comply with the rules governing project implementation;
✔ Misuse or improper expenditure of funds;
✔ Irregularities in public procurement procedures;
✔ Failure to fulfil contractual obligations.
What Is Fraud?
According to Directive (EU) 2017/1371:
“Fraud” means any intentional act or omission involving the use of false or misleading documents, the concealment of information, or the misuse of funds, which results in, or is likely to result in, damage to the financial interests of the European Union.
Common examples of fraud
✔ Use of false or forged documents;
✔ Submission of false or misleading information;
✔ Concealment of material facts;
✔ Use of European Union funds for purposes other than those for which they were granted;
✔ Obtaining funding through false or misleading declarations.
Useful Information
Reports should contain sufficient information about the suspected irregularity or fraud, including a description of the facts, the persons involved (where known), and any available supporting documents or evidence.
All reports are examined by the competent authorities in accordance with the applicable legislation.
Relevant Legislation and Policy Documents
Important
LFLAG Ruse – Ivanovo – Borovo does not investigate reports of irregularities or fraud. Such reports should be submitted through the official reporting channels of the competent authorities.
The LFLAG promotes the mechanisms for protecting the financial interests of the European Union and encourages transparency in the implementation of projects.