Oversight of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)

Summary

This motion addresses concerns regarding OLAF's investigation procedures and the effectiveness of its supervisory oversight based on the 2014 annual report.
10 10.06.2015
Other
finance
justice
european union
budgetary control
administrative law
public administration

Key points

  • Concerns regarding the improper opening of hundreds of cases without sufficient suspicion of illegal activity.
  • Failure to comply with legal obligations regarding the reporting of unimplemented recommendations.
  • The Supervisory Committee's inability to effectively monitor investigation durations and independence due to lack of information access.
  • A call for an action plan to be completed by the end of 2015 to improve working arrangements between OLAF and its supervisors.
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