Press Release: Financial Controller takes stock of progress made since January 99

The Annual Report of the European Commission's Financial Controller highlights key achievements during the period 1 January 1999 to 30 April 2000, such as deepening co-operation with Member States in the area of the Structural Funds and the extension of co-operation with the candidate countries. The Financial Controller also raises a number of practical issues which will need to be addressed in 2000 to ensure the smooth running of the reform of financial management and control within the Commission.