In connection with the incoming questions regarding on the spot administrative verification of projects within Programme and taking into consideration the current pandemic situation, please find below the following explanations.

According to the Guidelines for expenditure verification - chapter 1, subchapter 1.2.3 - on the spot administrative verification at the seat of the beneficiary is obligatory in case of the purchase of fixed assets equal to or exceeding EUR 5 000 gross. This type of verification should be carried out before the end of the project implementation at the latest and before the submission of  the final report.
The Programme does not require on the spot verification to take place at the same time as the verification of the interim report which reports expenditure on the purchase of fixed assets with a value equal to or exceeding EUR 5 000 gross. It is possible to approve such expenditures based on paper documentation, including photos of the purchased equipment.

In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, until further notice, please carry out desk-based verification of the above mentioned expenditures only.