Moldova will set up a national anti-fraud coordination network in accordance with EU requirements.
According to the Ministry of Finance, representatives of the Moldovan government authorities became acquainted with the best practices in creating and developing such a network during a study visit to the Ministry of Finance of Croatia. In particular, in the context of the implementation of the National Action Plan for Moldova’s accession to the EU for 2024-2027, namely actions related to the negotiation chapter 32: Financial control, the delegation of Moldova, formed from representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the State Financial Control Inspectorate and the National Anti-Corruption Center, as well as a representative of the European Commission Delegation in Moldova, made a study visit to the Croatian Ministry of Finance to learn best practices in organizing a national anti-fraud coordination services (AFCOS). The event was organized with the support of TAIEX with the aim of strengthening administrative capacity for the establishment and effective functioning of AFCOS in Moldova. The visit covered topics related to the structure of Croatia's AFCOS system, the regulatory and administrative context of its operation, the national anti-fraud strategy and its objectives, fraud risk management methodology and practices, and the whistleblowing information system. As noted by the Ministry of Finance of Moldova, the creation of a national anti-fraud coordination network in accordance with EU requirements will ensure effective cooperation and efficient exchange of information between national authorities and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) on violations and suspected cases of fraud in order to protect financial interests of the EU. // 02.07.2024 – InfoMarket.
