Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/436 of 3 March 2021 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/207 as regards changes to the model for the implementation reports for the Investment for growth and jobs goal

Article 98(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

Article 98(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

Article 98(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

1.2.3.4.5.6.Use of cross-financingPriority axisThe amount of EU support envisaged to be used for cross financing based on selected operations (EUR)

As a share of the EU support to the priority axis

(%)

(3/EU support to priority axis100)

used under cross financing based on eligible expenditure declared by the beneficiary to the managing authority (EUR)

share of the EU support to the priority axis

(%)

(5/EU support to priority axis100)

Cross-financing: Costs eligible for support under the ERDF, but supported from the ESF<type=S input=S><type=N input=M><type=P input=G><type=N input=M><type=P input=G>Cross-financing: Costs eligible for support under the ESF, but supported from the ERDF<type=S input=S><type=N input=M><type=P input=G><type=N input=M><type=P input=G>Cross-financing: Costs eligible for support under the ERDF REACT-EU, but supported from the ESF REACT-EU<type=S input=S><type=N input=M><type=P input=G><type=N input=M><type=P input=G>Cross-financing: Costs eligible for support under the ESF REACT-EU, but supported from the ERDF REACT-EU<type=S input=S><type=N input=M><type=P input=G><type=N input=M><type=P input=G>

Table 9

Cost of operations implemented outside the programme area (the ERDF, the ERDF REACT-EU and the Cohesion Fund under the Investment for growth and jobs goal)

In accordance with and subject to ceilings set out in Article 70(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 or Article 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1299/2013.

1.2.3.4.5.6.Priority axisThe amount of EU support envisaged to be used for operations implemented outside the programme area based on selected operations (EUR)

As a share of the EU support to the priority axis at the time of adoption of the programme

(%)

(3/EU support to priority axis at the time of adoption of the programme 100)

The amount of EU support in operations implemented outside the programme area based on eligible expenditure declared by the beneficiary to the managing authority (EUR)

As a share of the EU support to the priority axis at the time of adoption of the programme

(%)

(5/EU support to priority axis at the time of adoption of the programme 100)

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Table 10

Expenditure incurred outside the Union (ESF and ESF REACT-EU)

In accordance with and subject to ceilings set out in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013.

1.2.3.4.The amount of expenditure envisaged to be incurred outside the Union under thematic objectives 8 and 10 based on selected operations (EUR)

Share of the total financial allocation (Union and national contribution) to the ESF programme or the ESF part of a multi-fund programme

(%)

(1/total financial allocation (Union and national contribution) to the ESF programme or the ESF part of a multi-fund programme100)

Eligible expenditure incurred outside the Union declared by the beneficiary to the managing authority (EUR)

Share of the total financial allocation (Union and national contribution) to the ESF programme or the ESF part of a multi-fund programme

(%)

(3/total financial allocation (Union and national contribution) to the ESF programme or the ESF part of a multi-fund programme100)

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Table 11

Allocation of YEI resources to young people outside the eligible NUTS level 2 regions (Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013)

Structured data required for the report on YEI which is to be submitted in April 2015 in accordance with Article 19(3) and Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013.

1.2.3.4.5.6.Priority axisThe amount of EU support under the YEI (YEI specific allocation and corresponding ESF support) envisaged to be allocated to young people outside the eligible NUTS level 2 regions (EUR), as indicated in section 2.A.6.1 of the operational programmeThe amount of EU support under the YEI (YEI specific allocation and corresponding ESF support) allocated to operations to support young people outside the eligible NUTS level 2 regions (EUR)Eligible expenditure incurred in operations to support young people outside the eligible regions (EUR)Corresponding EU support to eligible expenditure incurred in operations to support young people outside the eligible regions, resulting from applying the co-financing rate of the priority axis (EUR)<type=S input=S><type=N input=M><type=N input=M><type=N input=M><type=N input=M>Total<type=N input=G><type=N input=G><type=N input=G><type=N input=G>

1. SYNTHESIS OF THE EVALUATIONS (Article 50(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

Synthesis of the findings of all evaluations of the programme that have become available during the previous financial year, with reference of name and reference period of the evaluation reports used

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1. INFORMATION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE Youth EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE, including from REACT-EU, WHERE APPLICABLE (Articles 19(2) and 19(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013)

A general description of the implementation of the YEI, including how the YEI has contributed to the implementation of the Youth Guarantee and also including concrete examples of interventions supported in the framework of YEI.

A description of any problems encountered in the implementation of the YEI and measures taken to overcome these problems.

The report submitted in 2016 shall set out and assess the quality of employment offers received by YEI participants, including disadvantaged persons, those from marginalised communities and those leaving education without qualifications. The report shall also set out and assess their progress in continuing education, finding sustainable and decent jobs, or moving into apprenticeships or quality traineeships.

The report shall set out the main findings of evaluations assessing the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of joint support from the European Social Fund and the specific allocation for YEI including for the implementation of the Youth Guarantee.

1. ISSUES AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAMME AND MEASURES TAKEN (Article 50(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

Structured data required for the report on YEI which is to be submitted in April 2015 in accordance with Article 19(3) and Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013.

a)

Issues which affect the performance of the programme and the measures taken

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b

OPTIONAL FOR LIGHT REPORTS, otherwise it will be included in point 11.1 of the model (Article 50(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013):

An assessment of whether progress made towards targets is sufficient to ensure their fulfilment, indicating any remedial actions taken or planned, where appropriate.

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1. CITIZEN’S SUMMARY (Article 50(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

Structured data required for the report on YEI which is to be submitted in April 2015 in accordance with Article 19(3) and Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013.

A citizen’s summary of the contents of the annual and the final implementation reports shall be made public and uploaded as a separate file in the form of annex to the annual and the final implementation report

1. REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Article 46 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

Where the managing authority decided to use financial instruments it must send to the Commission a specific report covering the financial instruments operations as an annex to the annual implementation report

See Annex I of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 821/2014.

1. Optional for the report to be submitted in 2016, not applicable to other light reports: ACTIONS TAKEN TO FULFILL EX-ANTE CONDITIONALITIES (Article 50(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) in case applicable ex-ante conditionalities were not fulfilled upon the adoption of the OP: (see point 13 of the model)

Optional for the report on YEI which is to be submitted in April 2015 in accordance with Article 19(3) and Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013.

1. PROGRESS IN PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MAJOR PROJECTS AND JOINT ACTION PLANS (Article 101(h) and 111(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

10.1.

Major projects

Table 12

Major projects

In the case of operations implemented under PPP structures the signing of the PPP contract between the public body and the private sector body (Article 102(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013).

ProjectCCI

Status of MP

1. completed

1. approved

1. submitted

1. planned for notification/submission to Commission

Total investmentsTotal eligible costs

Planned notification/

submission date

(if applicable)

(year, quarter)

Date of tacit agreement/approval by Commission

(if applicable)

Planned start

of implementation

(year, quarter)

Planned completion date

(year. quarter)

Priority Axis/Investment priorities

Current state of realisation – financial progress

(% of expenditure certified to Commission compared to total eligible cost)

Current state of realisation – physical progress

Main implementation stage of the project

1. completed/in operation;

1. advanced construction;

1. construction;

1. procurement;

1. design

Main outputs

Date of signature of first works contract

(if applicable)

Observations (if necessary<type=S input=G><type=S input=G><type=S input=S><type=N input=M><type=N input=M><type=D input=G><type=D input=G><type=D input=G><type=D input=G><type=S input=G><type=P input=M><type=S input=S><type=S maxlength = 875 input=M><type=D input=M><type=S maxlength = 875 input=M>

Significant problems encountered in implementing major projects and measures taken to overcome them.

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Any change planned in the list of major projects in the operational programme.

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10.2

Joint action plans

Progress in the implementation of different stages of joint action plans

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Table 13

Joint action plans (JAP)

Title of the JAPCCI

Stage of implementation of JAP

1. completed

1. 50 % implemented

1. Started

1. approved

1. submitted

1. planned

Total eligible costsTotal public supportOP contribution to JAPPriority axis

Type of JAP

1. normal

1. first JAP

1. YEI

[Planned]

submission to the Commission

[Planned] start of implementation[Planned] completionMain outputs and resultsTotal eligible expenditure certified to the CommissionObservations (if necessary)<type=S input=G><type=S input=G><type=S input=S><type=N input=M><type=N input=M><type=N input=M><type=S input=G><type=S input=S><type=D input=M><type=D input=M><type=D input=M><type=S maxlength = 875 input=M><type=N input=M><type=S maxlength = 875 input=M>

Significant problems encountered and measures taken to overcome them

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PART B

REPORTING SUBMITTED IN YEARS 2017, 2019 AND FINAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT

(Articles 50(4), 111(3) and (4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

1. ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME (Articles 50(4) and 111(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

11.1

Information in Part A and achieving objectives of the programme (Article 50(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

FOR EACH PRIORITY AXIS – Assessment of the information provided above and progress towards achieving the objectives of the programme, including the contribution of the European Structural and Investment Funds to changes in the value of result indicators, when evidence is available from evaluations.

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11.2.

Specific actions taken to promote equality between men and women and to prevent discrimination, in particular accessibility for persons with disabilities, and the arrangements implemented to ensure the integration of the gender perspective in the operational programme and operations (Articles 50(4) and 111(4), second subparagraph, (e) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

An assessment of the implementation of specific actions to take into account the principles set out in Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 on promotion of equality between men and women and non-discrimination, including, depending on the content and objectives of the operational programme, specific actions taken to promote equality between men and women and to prevent discrimination, in particular accessibility for persons with disabilities, and the arrangements implemented to ensure the integration of the gender perspective in the operational programme and operations.

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11.3.

Sustainable development (Articles 50(4) and 111(4), second subparagraph, (f) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

An assessment of the implementation of actions to take into account the principles set out in Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 on sustainable development, including, depending on the content and objectives of the operational programme, an overview of the actions taken to promote sustainable development in accordance with that Article.

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11.4.

Reporting on support used for climate change objectives (Article 50(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

Figures calculated automatically by the SFC2014 based on categorisation data. Optional: clarification on the given values

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11.5

Role of partners in the implementation of the programme (Articles 50(4) and 111(4), first subparagraph, (c) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

Assessment of the implementation of actions to take into account the role of partners referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, including, involvement of the partners in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the operational programme.

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1. OBLIGATORY INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENT ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 111(4), first subparagraph, (a) and (b), OF REGULATION (EU) NO 1303/2013

12.1

Progress in implementation of the evaluation plan and the follow-up given to the findings of evaluations

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12.2

The results of the information and publicity measures of the Funds carried out under the communication strategy

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1. ACTIONS TAKEN TO FULFILL EX-ANTE CONDITIONALITIES (Article 50(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) (May be included in report to be submitted in 2016 (see point 9 above). Required in report submitted in 2017) Option: progress report

This section is not applicable in the case of an operational programme dedicated to the thematic objective Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy (dedicated REACT-EU programme) or in the case of priority axes dedicated to that thematic objective (REACT-EU priority axes).

Table 14

Actions taken to fulfil applicable general ex-ante conditionalities

General ex-ante conditionalityCriteria not fulfilledActions takenDeadline (date)Bodies responsibleAction completed by the deadline (Y/N)Criteria fulfilled (Y/N)Expected date for full implementation of remaining actions, if applicableCommentary (for each action)<type=S maxlength = 500 input=G><type=S maxlength = 500 input=G><type=S maxlength = 1000 input=G><type=D input=G><type=S maxlength = 500 input=G><type=C input=M><type=C input=M><type=C input=M><type=S maxlength = 2000 input=M>Action 1Action 2

Table 15

Actions taken to fulfil applicable thematic ex-ante conditionalities

Thematic ex-ante conditionalityCriteria not fulfilledActions takenDeadline (date)Bodies responsibleAction completed by the deadline (Y/N)Criteria fulfilled (Y/N)Expected date for full implementation of remaining actions, if applicableCommentary (for each action)<type=S maxlength = 500 input=G><type=S maxlength = 500 input=G><type=S maxlength = 1000 input=G><type=D input=G><type=S maxlength = 500 input=G><type=C input=M><type=C input=M><type=C input=M><type=S maxlength = 2000 input=M>Action 1Action 2

1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE ADDED DEPENDING ON THE CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES OF THE OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME (Article 111(4), second subparagraph, (a), (b), (c), (d), (g) and (h), of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

14.1

Progress in the implementation of the integrated approach to territorial development, including development of regions facing demographic challenges and permanent or natural handicaps, integrated territorial investments, sustainable urban development, and community led local development under the operational programme

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(option progress report)

14.2

Progress in the implementation of actions to reinforce the capacity of Member State authorities and beneficiaries to administer and use the Funds

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(option progress report)

14.3

Progress in the implementation of any interregional and transnational actions

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(option progress report)

14.4

Where appropriate, the contribution to macro-regional and sea basin strategies.

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14.5

Progress in the implementation of actions in the field of social innovation, where appropriate

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14.6

Progress in the implementation of measures to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of poverty discrimination or social exclusion, with special regard to marginalised communities and persons with disabilities, long term unemployment and young people not in employment including, where appropriate, the financial resources used

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(option progress report)

PART C

REPORTING SUBMITTED IN YEAR 2019 AND FINAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT

(Article 50(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

1. Financial information at priority axis and programme level (Articles 21(2) and 22(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

For the purpose of assessing progress towards the achievement of milestones and targets set for financial indicators in the years 2018 and 2023, Table 6 of Part A of this Annex shall have the following two additional columns:

1314Data for the purpose of the performance review and performance framework

Only for report submitted in 2019:

Total eligible expenditure incurred by beneficiaries and paid by 31/12/2018 and certified to the Commission