Article 13 Responsibilities of the Commission

Within 12 months of receiving the description provided for in Article 12, paragraph 3, the Commission shall carry out a documentary analysis of the management and control systems set up by the Member State, as well as an on the spot check of the implementation procedures, control systems, accounting procedures and the procurement and grant allocation procedures followed by the Responsible Authority and any Delegated Authority. The Commission shall inform the Member State of any shortcomings or deficiencies found in the systems and of corrective measures required.

Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 26 of Council Decision 2004/904/EC, the Commission shall review the procedures or systems set up by the Member States whenever substantial changes are made.