Update of the Implementation Manual - Version 2.0

As the risk-based management verification methodology of the programme was finalised, the Implementation Manual had to be updated to ensure the smooth and appropriate control of partner-level reports and certification of costs. Besides the modifications due to the risk-based management verification, this update granted a good opportunity to make further adjustments to the manual concerning reporting and communication.

The following updates to the manual were carried out:

• Corrected threshold for recording procurements (above EUR 10,000 instead of only above EU threshold) in section 3.3.4.3.

• Additional information about the recording of data on beneficial owners and subcontractors in section 3.3.4.3.

• Minor technical correction in section 3.3.5.1 regarding possible changes in reopened partner reports.

• Additional information in section 3.3.5.2 about control of partner reports, including negligible amounts.

• Additional text in section 5.5. related to the use of the tag @interregathu.

• Minor corrections in the Annex 9.2 File naming for uploads.

Project partners shall carefully study the manual and pay attention to the new updates during their reporting work and project-related communication activities.

The updated Implementation Manual is available on the Applicant Portal.