Discussion document on the introduction of monitoring to substitute OTSC : supporting non-paper DS/CDP/2017/03 revising R2014/809

This document describes the main concepts and components of the future 'monitoring approach'. These need to be considered and developed for substituting the current sample approach (on the spot checks) of aid applications or payment claims by a new monitoring system covering all of the applications or claims. The goal is simplification and reduction of the burden of controls. This approach aims for a substantial reduction in the number of field visits. Such a substitution requires a shift in both thinking and procedures, based upon adopting technology now available. These topics are elaborated in some detail. An annex provides illustrations, examples, field cases and elaborations of the key topics. This document constitutes the Commission's (draft) interpretation of common standards.