Who manages the programme?

The programme is managed by a structure comprising institutions at the European, national and regional levels. Main decision-making body is the “Monitoring Committee”, which is composed of representatives of the Member States of the Programme. As Managing Authority the Department for EU Strategy and Economic Development of the City of Vienna is responsible for the operational management of the programme. It is supported by a Joint Technical Secretariat, an international bureau that is also located in Vienna, and a network of Contact Points, that are located in the Member States.

Implementation bodies and their functions:

Monitoring Committee
Composed of representatives of the Member States of the programme, the Monitoring Committee supervises and ensures the quality and effectiveness of programme implementation and approves projects for funding.

Managing Authority
The Managing Authority is responsible for sound programme management and implementation in accordance with EU regulations.

Certifying Authority
The Certifying Authority certifies that expenditures comply with European and national rules, and it is responsible for ERDF payments to project Lead Partners.

Audit Authority
The Audit Authority ensures that project audits are carried out according to internationally accepted audit standards to verify the expenditures declared.

Joint Technical Secretariat
The Joint Technical Secretariat) assists the Managing Authority, the Monitoring Committee and, where appropriate, the Audit Authority in programme management and programme promotion. It provides guidance to project partners and applicants, ensures sound project management and is responsible for the monitoring of project performance.

Network of Contact Points
Coordinated by the JTS, Contact Point in the Member States of the programme aim to complement the activities of the JTS by promoting the programme and providing applicants with first information and advice, and by contributing to the dissemination of results achieved.

Find the contact details of the relevant bodies HERE.