Press Release: Annual meeting of chief auditors of EU structural funds in Cardiff

Danuta Hübner, Commissioner for Regional Policy attended the annual meeting of the 'Homologues’ Group' of European auditors, hosted this year by the Welsh Assembly Government. The event was an opportunity for auditors from the European Commission, European Anti-Fraud Office, European Court of Auditors and the Member States to share experience and knowledge with the aim of ensuring that investments financed by the EU's Cohesion Policy are used effectively and efficiently. Member States have primary responsibility for preventing and correcting errors, as well as tackling rare cases of fraud. The European Commission has overall responsibility for the EU budget and can suspend payments or impose corrections to claw back undue payments.