Result 9

Result 9: Consolidated MoA capacity for administering subsidy payments through the use of the ISSP

Indicators of achievement

9.1 Administration and control structure and procedures for subsidy payments reviewed, gaps and inconsistencies identified and proposals developed for their improvement.

9.2 Completed audit report and provided recommendations for improving ISSP functionality to support all relevant administrative and control functions and procedures.

9.3 Procedures manuals and checklists have been developed to administer and monitor new support measures arising from Result Areas 1 and 2.

9.4 A training needs assessment was carried out at the senior staff level in Baku and at 8 regional centres, all relevant administrative and oversight functions were carried out and an appropriate training plan was prepared.

9.5 Training delivered on applying IACS principles and relevant internal control standards through the use of the ISSP.

- Year I:  15 % of senior (approx. 40) staff engaged in administration and control of subsidy payments trained in applying IACS principles and relevant internal control standards through the use of the ISSP. 

- Year 2:  100 % of field staff (approx.360) engaged in administration and control of subsidy payments trained in operational aspects of managing subsidy payments in using the ISSP.

- 80% of staff undergoing training is satisfied with the relevance and quality of training.

9.6 Organizing study tour(s) for 5 participants to provide exposure to the organization and operating procedures of accredited paying agency(ies) in the EU.

The total staff of relevant departments/MoA field offices concerned by the result: 400