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Dr. Oana Cristea
Head of Unit in the General Directorate for EU Territorial Cooperation, within the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration of Romania.
Dr. Oana Cristea has over 20 years of experience in public administration. Since 2007, she has been the Head of Unit in the General Directorate for EU Territorial Cooperation at the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration of Romania. In this role, she has managed EU funding periods from 2007-2013, 2014-2020, and 2021-2027 as the Head of Unit of the Romania-Serbia Managing Authority, coordinating the management and implementation of the Romania-Serbia Interreg IPA Programme. Since 2006, Dr. Cristea has also been involved in coordinating policies and trust-building measures in the Western Balkans as a member of the DG Enlargement Committee for the Instrument of Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) and as expert in the Taiex and Twinning projects. She has broadened her knowledge in donor coordination, EU funds, and external instruments through previous positions at the European Commission's DG Regional and Urban Policy. Dr. Cristea has post-graduate studies in international relations and a PhD in international relations, with a thesis on the Western Balkans security in the context of strengthening the strategic autonomy of the European Union.
Marina Mandac
Head of Department for Methodology, Service for Support to Audit Processes, Sector for Management of Horizontal Processes, Agency for the Audit of EU Programmes Implementation System, ARPA Croatia
Marina Mandac is involved in shaping strategic documents, audit manuals, and methodological guidance for the Audit Authority, with a focus on quality control, particularly for Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (RRF) audits. With over 13 years of expereince at the Croatian Audit Authority, she previously served a Senior Auditor, overseeing technical assistance projects and participating in IPA fund audits. She also audited projects funded by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism and EEA grants and held roles such as Risk Manager, Irregularity Officer, and Publicity Officer, contributing to anti-fraud coordination and irregularity management.
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Nikola Radic
Head of Department Department for Audit of Financial Instruments Service for Audit of European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund, ARPA Croatia
Nikola Radic, a certified Public Internal Auditor and Public Procurement Specialist, with extensive experience on IPA and ESIF has been working with the Croatian Audit Authority for more than 10 years. He is currently Head of Department for audit of projects financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund. He has participated as an expert in numerous TAIEX and twinning projects and is an experienced presenter and speaker on EU audit related matters. He is also a visiting professor for the "EU Funds Project Manager" study course at Experta Business Academy.
05-06/03/2025
05-06/03/2025
9 am - 5 pm
online
online
Event - 1,390 € plus tax
The fee covers online participation, access to high-quality downloadable course materials, a participation certificate, and comprehensive technical support, including a test meeting.
Event - 1,390 € plus tax
The fee covers online participation, access to high-quality downloadable course materials, a participation certificate, and comprehensive technical support, including a test meeting.
Dr. Viola Prifti
Conference Manager
+49 6221 500-660
v.prifti@forum-institut.de
Optimizing the closure of operational programs can often feel like a daunting and arduous task. Allow us to simplify your workload.
The closure of the 2014-2020 Operational Programmes is a comprehensive process that involves finalising all aspects of the EU-funded projects and ensuring they are completed in accordance with EU regulations. This process ensures accountability, transparency, and the proper documentation of outcomes and lessons learned, setting the stage for future funding cycles and programs.
The closure process presents many challenges, such as managing complex projects across sectors and/or regions, producing accurate and comprehensive final reports and documentation, and coordinating with all stakeholders.
Our seminar aims to prepare attendees for a smooth closure process of operational programmes by providing essential knowledge and hands-on guidance in financial management, control, and audit. After this seminar, you will be able to identify the main issues in the Closure process and submit the documents in compliance with the EU regulations and guidelines.
09:00 - 09:30 Welcome note and introduction of the participants
09:30 - 10:15
Dr. Oana Cristea
10:15 - 10:30 Q&A - Time to ask questions and seek expert guidance
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 - 11:45
Dr. Oana Cristea
11:45 - 12:00 Q&A - Time to ask questions and seek expert guidance
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:45 - 14:00 Q&A - Time to ask questions and seek expert guidance
14:00 - 14:45
Dr. Oana Cristea
14:45 - 15:00 Q&A - Time to ask questions and seek expert guidance
15:00 - 15:30 Coffee break
16:15 - 16:30 Q&A - Time to ask questions and seek expert guidance
16:30 - 17:00
09:30 - 10:15
Marina Mandac
10:15 - 10:30 Q&A - Time to ask questions and seek expert guidance
10:30 - 11:15
Nikola Radic
11:15 - 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 - 12:15
Marina Mandac
12:15 - 12:30 Q&A - Time to ask questions and seek expert guidance
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 - 14:00
Marina Mandac
14:00 - 14:45
Nikola Radic
14:45 - 15:00 Coffee break
15:00 - 15:45
Nikola Radic
15:45 - 16:30
Marina Mandac
16:30 - 17:00 Q&A - Time to ask questions and seek expert guidance
17:00 End of the seminar
https://youtu.be/wECVmoe41LM
Auditing EU Funds is not an easy task. It requires not only an understanding of how the funds work but also comprehensive skills to detect irregularities and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. In the above video, we had an informal discussion with Ms. Marina Mandac, Head of Department for Methodology, Service for Support to Audit Processes, Sector for Management of Horizontal Processes, Agency for the Audit of EU Programmes Implementation System (ARPA) in Croatia to learn more about auditors’ work and their relevance for EU Funds.
In the video, you will hear about relevant issues such as:
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