This paper reviews the simplification measures aimed at reducing administrative costs and burdens for Managing Authorities (MAs) and beneficiaries in implementing European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). The study further provides an overview of the administrative burdens and challenges that MAs and beneficiaries face when implementing the ESIF. Although various initiatives have been undertaken, administrative challenges persist due to complex regulations and overlapping programmes. Recommendations include consolidating funds, expanding Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) use, enhancing audit principles, and adopting flexible funding models. Effective simplification requires a stable legislative framework and political commitment, with long-term changes including a shift to result-based financing.
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- Streamlining EU Cohesion Funds: Addressing Administrative Burdens and Redundancy 1
- Cohesion Policy (CP) aims to reduce disparities between the levels of development of regions and promote economic, social, and territorial cohesion across Europe. To achieve these treaty-based objectives, the EU provides significant financial resource... 1
- Main observations 1
- Conclusions and policy recommendations 1
