Common use of Reports and deliverables Clause in Contracts

Reports and deliverables. ‌ 1. The consortium shall submit a periodic report to the Commission for each reporting period within 60 days after the end of each respective period. The report shall comprise: a) an overview, including a publishable summary, of the progress of work towards the objectives of the project, including achievements and attainment of any milestones and deliverables identified in Annex I. This report should include the differences between work expected to be carried out in accordance with Annex I and that actually carried out, b) an explanation of the use of the resources, and c) a financial statement, from each beneficiary together with a summary financial report consolidating the claimed contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] of all the beneficiaries in an aggregate form, based on the information provided in Form C (Annex VI) by each beneficiary. 2. The consortium shall submit a final report to the Commission within 60 days after the end of the project. The report shall comprise: a) a final publishable summary report covering results, conclusions and socio- economic impact of the project. b) a report covering the wider societal implications of the project, including gender equality actions, ethical issues, efforts to involve other actors and spread awareness as well as the plan for the use and dissemination of foreground. 3. The coordinator shall submit a report on the distribution of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] between beneficiaries. This report must be submitted 30 days after receipt of the final payment. 4. A certificate on the financial statements shall be submitted for claims of interim payments and final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] claimed by a beneficiary under the form of reimbursement of costs is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000, when cumulated with all previous payments for which a certificate on the financial statements has not been submitted. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form D - Annex VII). However, for projects of a duration of 2 years or less, the certificate on the financial 4 OJ L075, 22.03.2005, p.67. statements shall be submitted only for claims on final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] claimed by a beneficiary, in the form of reimbursement of costs, is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000 when cumulated with all previous payments. Certificates on the financial statements shall certify that the costs claimed and the receipts declared during the period for which they are provided, as well as the declaration of the interest yielded by the pre-financing meet the conditions required by this grant agreement. Where third parties’ costs are claimed under the grant agreement, such costs shall be certified in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The auditor shall include in its certificate that no conflict of interest exists between itself and the beneficiary in establishing this certificate. The Commission may, at its sole discretion, accept at the request of a beneficiary, that it submits a certificate on the methodology for the calculation of costs, which it used to prepare its claims with regard to both personnel and indirect costs, and the related control systems. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form E - Annex VII). When this certificate is accepted by the Commission, the requirement to provide an intermediate certificate on the financial statements for claims of interim payments shall be waived. Certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology shall be prepared and certified by an external auditor and shall be established in accordance with the terms of reference attached as Annex VII to this grant agreement. Each beneficiary is free to choose any qualified external auditor, including its usual external auditor, provided that the cumulative following requirements are met: i) the auditor must be independent from the beneficiary; ii) the auditor must be qualified to carry out statutory audits of accounting documents in accordance with national legislation implementing the 8th Council Directive on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts5 or any European Union legislation replacing this Directive. Beneficiaries established in third countries shall comply with national regulations in the same field and the certificate on the financial statement provided shall consist of an independent report of factual findings based on procedures specified by the Commission. Public bodies, secondary and higher education establishments and research organisations may opt for a competent public officer to provide their certificate on the financial statements and on the methodology, provided that the relevant national authorities have established the legal capacity of that competent public officer to audit that entity and that the independence of that officer, in particular regarding the preparation of the financial statements, can be ensured. Certificates by external auditors according to this Article do not affect the liability of beneficiaries nor the rights of [the Union] [Euratom] arising from this grant agreement. 5. The consortium shall transmit the reports and other deliverables through the coordinator to the Commission by electronic means. In addition, Form C, must be signed by the authorised 5 Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC person(s) within the beneficiary’s organisation, and the certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology must be signed by an authorised person of the auditing entity, and the originals shall be sent to the Commission. 6. The layout and content of the reports shall conform to the instructions and guidance notes established by the Commission. 7. The reports submitted to the Commission for publication should be of a suitable quality to enable direct publication and their submission to the Commission in publishable form indicates that no confidential material is included therein. 8. Deliverables identified in Annex I shall be submitted as foreseen therein. 9. The Commission may be assisted by external experts in the analysis and evaluation of the reports and deliverables.

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Samples: Fp7 Grant Agreement, Fp7 Grant Agreement, Fp7 Grant Agreement

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Reports and deliverables. 1. The consortium shall submit a periodic report to the Commission REA for each reporting period within 60 days after the end of each respective period. The report shall comprise: a) an overview, including a publishable summary, of the progress of work towards the objectives of the project, including achievements and attainment of any milestones and deliverables identified in Annex I. This report should include the differences between work expected to be carried out in accordance with Annex I and that actually carried out, b) an explanation of the use of the resources, and c) a financial statementstatement , from each beneficiary together with a summary financial report consolidating the claimed contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] Union of all the beneficiaries in an aggregate form, based on the information provided in Form C (Annex VI) by each beneficiary. 2. The consortium shall submit a final report to the Commission REA within 60 days after the end of the project. The report shall comprise: a) a final publishable summary report covering results, conclusions and socio- socio-economic impact of the project. b) a report covering the wider societal implications of the project, including gender equality actions, ethical issues, efforts to involve other actors and spread awareness as well as the plan for the use and dissemination of foreground. 3. The coordinator shall submit a report on the distribution of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] Union between beneficiaries. This report must be submitted 30 days after receipt of the final payment. 4. A certificate on the financial statements shall be submitted for claims of interim payments and final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] Union claimed by a beneficiary under the form of reimbursement of costs is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000375.000, when cumulated with all previous payments for which a certificate on the financial statements has not been submitted. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form D - Annex VII). However, for projects of a duration of 2 years or less, the certificate on the financial 4 OJ L075, 22.03.2005, p.67. statements shall be submitted only for claims on final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] Union claimed by a beneficiary, in the form of reimbursement of costs, is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000 375.000 when cumulated with all previous payments. Certificates on the financial statements shall certify that the costs claimed and the receipts declared during the period for which they are provided, as well as the declaration of the interest yielded by the pre-financing meet the conditions required by this grant agreement. Where third parties’ costs are claimed under the grant agreement, such costs shall be certified in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The auditor shall include in its certificate that no conflict of interest exists between itself and the beneficiary in establishing this certificate. The Commission may, at its sole discretion, accept at the request of a beneficiary, that it submits a certificate on the methodology for the calculation of costs, which it used to prepare its claims with regard to both personnel and indirect costs, and the related control systems. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form E - Annex VII). When this certificate is accepted by the Commission, the requirement to provide an intermediate certificate on the financial statements for claims of interim payments shall be waived. Certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology shall be prepared and certified by an external auditor and shall be established in accordance with the terms of reference attached as Annex VII to this grant agreement. Each beneficiary is free to choose any qualified external auditor, including its usual external auditor, provided that the cumulative following requirements are met: i) the auditor must be independent from the beneficiary; ii) the auditor must be qualified to carry out statutory audits of accounting documents in accordance with national legislation implementing the 8th Council Directive on statutory audits of annual accounts account and consolidated accounts5 accounts4 or any European Union legislation replacing this Directive. Beneficiaries established in third countries shall comply with national regulations in the same field and the certificate on the financial statement provided shall consist of an independent report of factual findings based on procedures specified by the Commission. Public bodies, secondary and higher education establishments and research organisations may opt for a competent public officer to provide their certificate on the financial statements and on the methodology, provided that the relevant national authorities have established the legal capacity of that competent public officer to audit that entity and that the independence of that officer, in particular regarding the preparation of the financial statements, can be ensured. Certificates by external auditors according to this Article do not affect the liability of beneficiaries nor the rights of [the Union] [Euratom] Union arising from this grant agreement. 5. The consortium shall transmit the reports and other deliverables through the coordinator to the Commission REA by electronic means. In addition, Form C, must be signed by the authorised 5 Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC person(s) within the beneficiary’s organisation, and the certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology must be signed by an authorised person of the auditing entity, and the originals shall be sent to the CommissionREA. In the case of the certificates on the methodology, the request for eligibility and the certificates have to be submitted directly to the Commission via the functional mailboxes as indicated in the Guidance Notes for Auditors and Beneficiaries on FP7 audit certification issues. 6. The layout and content of the reports shall conform to the instructions and guidance notes established by the Commission. 7. The reports submitted to the Commission REA for publication should be of a suitable quality to enable direct publication and their submission to the Commission REA in publishable form indicates that no confidential material is included therein. 8. Deliverables identified in Annex I shall be submitted as foreseen therein. 9. The Commission REA may be assisted by external experts in the analysis and evaluation of the reports and deliverables.

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Samples: Fp7 Grant Agreement, Fp7 Grant Agreement

Reports and deliverables. ‌ 1. The consortium shall submit a periodic report to the Commission for each reporting period within 60 days after the end of each respective period. The report shall comprise: a) an overview, including a publishable summary, of the progress of work towards the objectives of the project, including achievements and attainment of any milestones and deliverables identified in Annex I. This report should include the differences between work expected to be carried out in accordance with Annex I and that actually carried out, b) an explanation of the use of the resources, and c) a financial statement, from each beneficiary together with a summary financial report consolidating the claimed contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] of all the beneficiaries in an aggregate form, based on the information provided in Form C (Annex VI) by each beneficiary. 2. The consortium shall submit a final report to the Commission within 60 days after the end of the project. The report shall comprise: a) a final publishable summary report covering results, conclusions and socio- economic impact of the project. b) a report covering the wider societal implications of the project, including gender equality actions, ethical issues, efforts to involve other actors and spread awareness as well as the plan for the use and dissemination of foreground. 3. The coordinator shall submit a report on the distribution of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] between beneficiaries. This report must be submitted 30 days after receipt of the final payment. 4. A certificate on the financial statements shall be submitted for claims of interim payments and final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [EuratomXxxxxxx] claimed by a beneficiary under the form of reimbursement of costs is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000, when cumulated with all previous payments for which a certificate on the financial statements has not been submitted. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form D - Annex VII). However, for projects of a duration of 2 years or less, the certificate on the financial 4 OJ L075, 22.03.2005, p.67. statements shall be submitted only for claims on final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [EuratomXxxxxxx] claimed by a beneficiary, in the form of reimbursement of costs, is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000 when cumulated with all previous payments. Certificates on the financial statements shall certify that the costs claimed and the receipts declared during the period for which they are provided, as well as the declaration of the interest yielded by the pre-financing meet the conditions required by this grant agreement. Where third parties’ costs are claimed under the grant agreement, such costs shall be certified in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The auditor shall include in its certificate that no conflict of interest exists between itself and the beneficiary in establishing this certificate. The Commission may, at its sole discretion, accept at the request of a beneficiary, that it submits a certificate on the methodology for the calculation of costs, which it used to prepare its claims with regard to both personnel and indirect costs, and the related control systems. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form E - Annex VII). When this certificate is accepted by the Commission, the requirement to provide an intermediate certificate on the financial statements for claims of interim payments shall be waived. Certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology shall be prepared and certified by an external auditor and shall be established in accordance with the terms of reference attached as Annex VII to this grant agreement. Each beneficiary is free to choose any qualified external auditor, including its usual external auditor, provided that the cumulative following requirements are met: i) the auditor must be independent from the beneficiary; ii) the auditor must be qualified to carry out statutory audits of accounting documents in accordance with national legislation implementing the 8th Council Directive on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts5 or any European Union legislation replacing this Directive. Beneficiaries established in third countries shall comply with national regulations in the same field and the certificate on the financial statement provided shall consist of an independent report of factual findings based on procedures specified by the Commission. Public bodies, secondary and higher education establishments and research organisations may opt for a competent public officer to provide their certificate on the financial statements and on the methodology, provided that the relevant national authorities have established the legal capacity of that competent public officer to audit that entity and that the independence of that officer, in particular regarding the preparation of the financial statements, can be ensured. Certificates by external auditors according to this Article do not affect the liability of beneficiaries nor the rights of [the Union] [Euratom] arising from this grant agreement. 5. The consortium shall transmit the reports and other deliverables through the coordinator to the Commission by electronic means. In addition, Form C, must be signed by the authorised 5 Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC person(s) within the beneficiary’s organisation, and the certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology must be signed by an authorised person of the auditing entity, and the originals shall be sent to the Commission. 6. The layout and content of the reports shall conform to the instructions and guidance notes established by the Commission. 7. The reports submitted to the Commission for publication should be of a suitable quality to enable direct publication and their submission to the Commission in publishable form indicates that no confidential material is included therein. 8. Deliverables identified in Annex I shall be submitted as foreseen therein. 9. The Commission may be assisted by external experts in the analysis and evaluation of the reports and deliverables.

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Samples: Fp7 Grant Agreement, Fp7 Grant Agreement

Reports and deliverables. 1. The consortium shall submit a periodic report to the Commission Fusion for Energy for each reporting period period, set out in Article I.3, within 60 30 days after the end of each respective period. The report reporting shall comprise: (a) an overviewactivity report, including a short publishable summary, of the progress of the work made towards the objectives of the projectaction, including achievements and the attainment of any milestones and deliverables identified in Annex I. deliverables. This report should include shall describe the differences between the work expected to be actually carried out and the work foreseen in accordance with Annex I and that actually carried out,as well as propose, if necessary, any modifications to the action; (b) an explanation of the use of the resources, andresources including subcontracts; (c) a financial statement, from each beneficiary together with a summary financial report consolidating the claimed Fusion for Energy contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] of all the beneficiaries in an aggregate form, based on the information provided in Form C A (Annex VIIII) by each beneficiary.; and 2. The consortium shall submit a final report to the Commission within 60 days after the end of the project. The report shall comprise: a) a final publishable summary report covering results, conclusions and socio- economic impact of the project. b(d) a report covering the wider societal implications on implementation of the project, including gender equality actions, ethical issues, efforts to involve other actors and spread awareness as well as the plan for the use and dissemination of foreground. 2. The consortium shall submit any other reports or deliverables required by any Annex to this grant agreement within the period specified therein. 3. The consortium shall submit a final report to Fusion for Energy within 60 days after the end date of the action. The report shall comprise: (a) a final activity report, including a short publishable summary, covering all the work, objectives, results and conclusions of the action and (b) a financial statement, from each beneficiary together with a summary financial report consolidating the claimed Fusion for Energy contribution of all the beneficiaries in an aggregate form. 4. The coordinator shall submit a report on the distribution of the Fusion for Energy financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] between beneficiaries. This report must shall be submitted 30 days after receipt of the final payment. 45. A certificate on the financial statements shall be submitted for claims of interim payments and final payments when the amount of the Fusion for Energy financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] claimed by a beneficiary under the form of reimbursement of costs is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000, when cumulated with all previous payments for which a certificate on the financial statements has not been submitted. This certificate must shall be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form D B - Annex VIIIV). However, for projects actions of a duration of 2 years or less, the certificate on the financial 4 OJ L075, 22.03.2005, p.67. statements shall be submitted only for claims on final payments when the amount of the Fusion for Energy financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] claimed by a beneficiary, in the form of reimbursement of costs, is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000 when cumulated with all previous payments. Certificates on the financial statements shall certify that the costs claimed and the receipts declared during the period for which they are provided, as well as the declaration of the interest yielded by the pre-financing meet the conditions required by this grant agreement. Where third parties’ costs are claimed under the this grant agreement, such costs shall be certified in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The auditor shall include in its certificate that no conflict of interest exists between itself and the beneficiary in establishing this certificate. The Commission Fusion for Energy may, at its sole discretion, accept at the request of a beneficiary, that it submits a certificate on the methodology for the calculation of costs, which it used to prepare its claims with regard to both personnel and indirect costs, and the related control systems. This certificate must shall be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form E C - Annex VIIIV). When this certificate is accepted by the CommissionFusion for Energy, the requirement to provide an intermediate certificate on the financial statements for claims of interim payments shall be waived. Certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology shall be prepared and certified by an external auditor and shall be established in accordance with the terms of reference attached as Annex VII IV to this grant agreement. Each beneficiary is free to choose any qualified external auditor, including its usual external auditor, provided that the cumulative following requirements are met: i(a) the auditor must shall be independent from the beneficiary; ii(b) the auditor must shall be qualified to carry out statutory audits of accounting documents in accordance with national legislation implementing the 8th Council Directive on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts5 accounts12 or any European Union Community legislation replacing this Directive. Beneficiaries established in third countries shall comply with national regulations in the same field and the certificate on the financial statement provided shall consist of an independent report of factual findings based on procedures specified by the CommissionFusion for Energy. Public bodies, secondary and higher education establishments and research organisations may opt for a competent public officer to provide their certificate on the financial statements and on the methodology, provided that the relevant national authorities have established the legal capacity of that competent public officer to audit that entity and that the independence of that officer, in particular regarding the preparation of the financial statements, can be ensured. Certificates by external auditors according to this Article do not affect the liability of beneficiaries nor the rights of [the Union] [Euratom] Fusion for Energy arising from this grant agreement. 56. The consortium shall transmit the reports and other deliverables through the coordinator to the Commission Fusion for Energy by electronic means. In addition, Form CA, must shall be signed by the authorised 5 Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC person(s) within the beneficiary’s organisation, and the certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology must shall be signed by an authorised person of the auditing entity, and the originals shall be sent to the CommissionFusion for Energy. 67. The layout and content of the reports shall conform to the instructions and guidance notes established by the Commission. 7. The reports submitted to the Commission Fusion for publication should be of a suitable quality to enable direct publication and their submission to the Commission in publishable form indicates that no confidential material is included thereinEnergy. 8. Deliverables identified in Annex I shall be submitted as foreseen therein. 9. The Commission Fusion for Energy may be assisted by external experts in the analysis and evaluation of the reports and deliverables.

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Samples: Grant Agreement

Reports and deliverables. ‌ 1. The consortium shall submit a periodic report to the Commission for each reporting period within 60 days after the end of each respective period. The report shall comprise: a) an overview, including a publishable summary, of the progress of work towards the objectives of the project, including achievements and attainment of any milestones and deliverables identified in Annex I. This report should include the differences between work expected to be carried out in accordance with Annex I and that actually carried out, b) an explanation of the use of the resources, and c) a financial statement, from each beneficiary together with a summary financial report consolidating the claimed contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] of all the beneficiaries in an aggregate form, based on the information provided in Form C (Annex VI) by each beneficiary. 2. The consortium shall submit a final report to the Commission within 60 days after the end of the project. The report shall comprise: a) a final publishable summary report covering results, conclusions and socio- economic impact of the project. b) a report covering the wider societal implications of the project, including gender equality actions, ethical issues, efforts to involve other actors and spread awareness as well as the plan for the use and dissemination of foreground. 3. The coordinator shall submit a report on the distribution of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] between beneficiaries. This report must be submitted 30 days after receipt of the final payment. 4. A certificate on the financial statements shall be submitted for claims of interim payments and final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] claimed by a beneficiary under the form of reimbursement of costs is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000, when cumulated with all previous payments for which a certificate on the financial statements has not been submitted. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form D - Annex VII). However, for projects of a duration of 2 years or less, the certificate on the financial 4 OJ L075, 22.03.2005, p.67. statements shall be submitted only for claims on final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] claimed by a beneficiary, in the form of reimbursement of costs, is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000 when cumulated with all previous payments. Certificates on the financial statements shall certify that the costs claimed and the receipts declared during the period for which they are provided, as well as the declaration of the interest yielded by the pre-financing meet the conditions required by this grant agreement. Where third parties’ costs are claimed under the grant agreement, such costs shall be certified in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The auditor shall include in its certificate that no conflict of interest exists between itself and the beneficiary in establishing this certificate. The Commission may, at its sole discretion, accept at the request of a beneficiary, that it submits a certificate on the methodology for the calculation of costs, which it used to prepare its claims with regard to both personnel and indirect costs, and the related control systems. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form E - Annex VII). When this certificate is accepted by the Commission, the requirement to provide an intermediate certificate on the financial statements for claims of interim payments shall be waived. Certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology shall be prepared and certified by an external auditor and shall be established in accordance with the terms of reference attached as Annex VII to this grant agreement. Each beneficiary is free to choose any qualified external auditor, including its usual external auditor, provided that the cumulative following requirements are met: i) the auditor must be independent from the beneficiary; ii) the auditor must be qualified to carry out statutory audits of accounting documents in accordance with national legislation implementing the 8th Council Directive on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts5 or any European Union legislation replacing this Directive. Beneficiaries established in third countries shall comply with national regulations in the same field and the certificate on the financial statement provided shall consist of an independent report of factual findings based on procedures specified by the Commission. Public bodies, secondary and higher education establishments and research organisations may opt for a competent public officer to provide their certificate on the financial statements and on the methodology, provided that the relevant national authorities have established the legal capacity of that competent public officer to audit that entity and that the independence of that officer, in particular regarding the preparation of the financial statements, can be ensured. Certificates by external auditors according to this Article do not affect the liability of beneficiaries nor the rights of [the Union] [Euratom] arising from this grant agreement. 5. The consortium shall transmit the reports and other deliverables through the coordinator to the Commission by electronic means. In addition, Form C, must be signed by the authorised 5 Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC person(s) within the beneficiary’s organisation, and the certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology must be signed by an authorised person of the auditing entity, and the originals shall be sent to the Commission. 6. The layout and content of the reports shall conform to the instructions and guidance notes established by the Commission. 7. The reports submitted to the Commission for publication should be of a suitable quality to enable direct publication and their submission to the Commission in publishable form indicates that no confidential material is included therein. 8. Deliverables identified in Annex I shall be submitted as foreseen therein. 9. The Commission may be assisted by external experts in the analysis and evaluation of the reports and deliverables.

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Samples: Fp7 Grant Agreement

Reports and deliverables. 1. The consortium shall submit a periodic report to the Commission FCH JU for each reporting period within 60 days after the end of each respective period. The report reporting shall comprise: a) an overview, including a publishable summary, of the progress of work towards the objectives of the project, including achievements and attainment of any milestones and deliverables identified in Annex I. This report should include the differences between work expected to be carried out in accordance with Annex I and that actually carried out, b) an explanation of the use of the resources, and c) a financial statement, from each beneficiary together with a summary financial report consolidating the claimed FCH JU contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] of all the beneficiaries in an aggregate form, based on the information provided in Form C (Annex VIV) by each beneficiary. 2. The consortium shall submit a final report to the Commission FCH JU within 60 days after the end of the project. The report shall comprise: a) a final publishable summary report covering results, conclusions and socio- economic socioeconomic impact of the project. b) a report covering the wider societal implications of the project, including gender equality actions, ethical issues, efforts to involve other actors and spread awareness as well as the plan for the use and dissemination of foreground. 3. The coordinator shall submit a report on the distribution of the FCH JU financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] between beneficiaries. This report must be submitted within 30 days after receipt of the final payment. 4. A certificate on the financial statements shall be submitted for any claims of final payments submitted by each beneficiary whose total FCH JU financial contribution, claimed in the form of reimbursement of costs, exceeds [50000] EUR, and for claims of interim payments and final payments when the amount of the FCH JU financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] claimed by a beneficiary under the form of reimbursement of costs is equal to or superior to EUR 375 325 000, when cumulated with all previous payments for which a certificate on the financial statements has not been submitted. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form D - Annex VIIVI). However, for projects of a duration of 2 years or less, the certificate on the financial 4 OJ L075, 22.03.2005, p.67. statements shall be submitted only for claims on final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] claimed by a beneficiary, in the form of reimbursement of costs, is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000 when cumulated with all previous payments. Certificates on the financial statements shall certify that the costs claimed and the receipts declared during the period for which they are provided, as well as the declaration of the interest yielded by the pre-financing provided meet the conditions required by this grant agreement. Where third parties’ costs are claimed under the grant agreement, such costs shall be certified in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The auditor shall include in its certificate that no conflict of interest exists between itself and the beneficiary in establishing this certificate. The Commission may, at its sole discretion, accept at beneficiary may submit to the request of a beneficiary, that it submits FCH JU a certificate on the methodology for the calculation of costs, which it used uses to prepare its claims with regard to both personnel and indirect costs, costs and the related control systems. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as an independent report of factual by its external auditor findings on the methodology (according to the mandatory terms of reference Form E - Annex VII[VI]). When this certificate is on the methodology has been accepted by the CommissionJoint Assessment Committee of the Commission (JAC), empowered by the FCJ JU to decide on the acceptability of the methodologies, the requirement to provide an intermediate a certificate on the financial statements for intermediate cost claims of interim payments under FCH XX xxxxx agreements shall be waived. The decision on the acceptability of the certificate on the methodology will be taken on the basis of the criteria and procedures applied in FP7, including FP7 model Grant Agreement, the ex-ante implementation rules on average personnel costs, and the Commission “Guidance notes for beneficiaries and auditors on Audit certification”. Certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology shall be prepared and certified by an external auditor and shall be established in accordance with the terms of reference attached as Annex VII [VI] to this grant agreement. Each beneficiary is free to choose any qualified external auditor, including its usual external auditor, provided that the cumulative following requirements are met: i) the auditor must be independent from the beneficiary; ii) the auditor must be qualified to carry out statutory audits of accounting documents in accordance with national legislation implementing the 8th Council Directive on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts5 accounts2 or any European Union legislation replacing this Directive. Beneficiaries established in third countries shall comply with national regulations in the same field and the certificate on the financial statement provided shall consist of an independent report of factual findings based on procedures specified by the CommissionFCH JU. Public bodies, secondary and higher education establishments and research organisations may opt for a competent public officer to provide their certificate on the financial statements and on the methodology, provided that the relevant national authorities have established the legal capacity of that competent public officer to audit that entity and that the independence of that officer, in particular regarding the preparation of the financial statements, can be ensured. Certificates by external auditors according to this Article do not affect the liability of beneficiaries nor the rights of [the Union] [Euratom] FCH JU arising from this grant agreement. 5. The consortium shall transmit the reports and other deliverables through the coordinator to the Commission FCH JU by electronic means. In addition, Form C, must be signed by the authorised 5 person(s) within the beneficiary’s organisation, and the certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology must be signed by an authorised person of the auditing entity, and the originals shall be sent to the FCH JU. 6. The layout and content of the reports shall conform to the instructions and guidance notes established by the FCH JU. 2 Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC person(s) within the beneficiary’s organisation, and the certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology must be signed by an authorised person of the auditing entity, and the originals shall be sent to the Commission. 6. The layout and content of the reports shall conform to the instructions and guidance notes established by the CommissionEEC. 7. The reports submitted to the Commission FCH JU for publication should be of a suitable quality to enable direct publication and their submission to the Commission FCH JU in publishable form indicates that no confidential material is included therein. 8. Deliverables identified in Annex I shall be submitted as foreseen therein. 9. The Commission FCH JU may be assisted by external experts in the analysis and evaluation of the reports and deliverables.

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Samples: Grant Agreement

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Reports and deliverables. 1. The consortium shall submit a periodic report to the Commission Fusion for Energy for each reporting period period, set out in Article I.3, within 60 30 days after the end of each respective period. The report reporting shall comprise: (a) an overviewactivity report, including a short publishable summary, of the progress of the work made towards the objectives of the projectaction, including achievements and the attainment of any milestones and deliverables identified in Annex I. deliverables. This report should include shall describe the differences between the work expected to be actually carried out and the work foreseen in accordance with Annex I and that actually carried out,as well as propose, if necessary, any modifications to the action; (b) an explanation of the use of the resources, andresources including subcontracts; (c) a financial statement, from each beneficiary together with a summary financial report consolidating the claimed Fusion for Energy contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] of all the beneficiaries in an aggregate form, based on the information provided in Form C A (Annex VIIII) by each beneficiary.; and 2. The consortium shall submit a final report to the Commission within 60 days after the end of the project. The report shall comprise: a) a final publishable summary report covering results, conclusions and socio- economic impact of the project. b(d) a report covering the wider societal implications on implementation of the project, including gender equality actions, ethical issues, efforts to involve other actors and spread awareness as well as the plan for the use and dissemination of foreground. 2. The consortium shall submit any other reports or deliverables required by any Annex to this grant agreement within the period specified therein. 3. The consortium shall submit a final report to Fusion for Energy within 60 days after the end date of the action. The report shall comprise: (a) a final activity report, including a short publishable summary, covering all the work, objectives, results and conclusions of the action and (b) a financial statement, from each beneficiary together with a summary financial report consolidating the claimed Fusion for Energy contribution of all the beneficiaries in an aggregate form. 4. The coordinator shall submit a report on the distribution of the Fusion for Energy financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] between beneficiaries. This report must shall be submitted 30 days after receipt of the final payment. 45. A certificate on the financial statements shall be submitted for claims of interim payments and final payments when the amount of the Fusion for Energy financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] claimed by a beneficiary under the form of reimbursement of costs is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000, when cumulated with all previous payments for which a certificate on the financial statements has not been submitted. This certificate must shall be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form D B - Annex VIIIV). However, for projects actions of a duration of 2 years or less, the certificate on the financial 4 OJ L075, 22.03.2005, p.67. statements shall be submitted only for claims on final payments when the amount of the Fusion for Energy financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] claimed by a beneficiary, in the form of reimbursement of costs, is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000 when cumulated with all previous payments. Certificates on the financial statements shall certify that the costs claimed and the receipts declared during the period for which they are provided, as well as the declaration of the interest yielded by the pre-financing meet the conditions required by this grant agreement. Where third parties’ costs are claimed under the this grant agreement, such costs shall be certified in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The auditor shall include in its certificate that no conflict of interest exists between itself and the beneficiary in establishing this certificate. The Commission Fusion for Energy may, at its sole discretion, accept at the request of a beneficiary, that it submits a certificate on the methodology for the calculation of costs, which it used to prepare its claims with regard to both personnel and indirect costs, and the related control systems. This certificate must shall be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form E C - Annex VIIIV). When this certificate is accepted by the CommissionFusion for Energy, the requirement to provide an intermediate certificate on the financial statements for claims of interim payments shall be waived. Certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology shall be prepared and certified by an external auditor and shall be established in accordance with the terms of reference attached as Annex VII IV to this grant agreement. Each beneficiary is free to choose any qualified external auditor, including its usual external auditor, provided that the cumulative following requirements are met: i(a) the auditor must shall be independent from the beneficiary; ii(b) the auditor must shall be qualified to carry out statutory audits of accounting documents in accordance with national legislation implementing the 8th Council Directive on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts5 accounts12 or any European Union Community legislation replacing this Directive. Beneficiaries established in third countries shall comply with national regulations in the same field and the certificate on the financial statement provided shall consist of an independent report of factual findings based on procedures specified by the CommissionFusion for Energy. Public bodies, secondary and higher education establishments and research organisations may opt for a competent public officer to provide their certificate on the financial statements and on the methodology, provided that the relevant national authorities have established the legal capacity of that competent public officer to audit that entity and that the independence of that officer, in particular regarding the preparation of the financial statements, can be ensured. Certificates by external auditors according to this Article do not affect the liability of beneficiaries nor the rights of [the Union] [Euratom] Fusion for Energy arising from this grant agreement. 5. The consortium shall transmit the reports and other deliverables through the coordinator to the Commission by electronic means. In addition, Form C, must be signed by the authorised 5 12 Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC EEC. 6. The consortium shall transmit the reports and other deliverables through the coordinator to Fusion for Energy by electronic means. In addition, Form A, shall be signed by the authorised person(s) within the beneficiary’s organisation, and the certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology must shall be signed by an authorised person of the auditing entity, and the originals shall be sent to the CommissionFusion for Energy. 67. The layout and content of the reports shall conform to the instructions and guidance notes established by the Commission. 7. The reports submitted to the Commission Fusion for publication should be of a suitable quality to enable direct publication and their submission to the Commission in publishable form indicates that no confidential material is included thereinEnergy. 8. Deliverables identified in Annex I shall be submitted as foreseen therein. 9. The Commission Fusion for Energy may be assisted by external experts in the analysis and evaluation of the reports and deliverables.

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Samples: Grant Agreement

Reports and deliverables. 1. The consortium shall submit a periodic report to the Commission REA for each reporting period within 60 days after the end of each respective period. The report shall comprise: a) an overview, including a publishable summary, of the progress of work towards the objectives of the project, including achievements and attainment of any milestones and deliverables identified in Annex I. This report should include the differences between work expected to be carried out in accordance with Annex I and that actually carried out, b) an explanation of the use of the resources, and c) a financial statementstatement , from each beneficiary together with a summary financial report consolidating the claimed contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] Union of all the beneficiaries in an aggregate form, based on the information provided in Form C (Annex VI) by each beneficiary. 2. The consortium shall submit a final report to the Commission REA within 60 days after the end of the project. The report shall comprise: a) a final publishable summary report covering results, conclusions and socio- socio-economic impact of the project. b) a report covering the wider societal implications of the project, including gender equality actions, ethical issues, efforts to involve other actors and spread awareness as well as the plan for the use and dissemination of foreground. 3. The coordinator shall submit a report on the distribution of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] Union between beneficiaries. This report must be submitted 30 days after receipt of the final payment. 4. A certificate on the financial statements shall be submitted for claims of interim payments and final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] Union claimed by a beneficiary under the form of reimbursement of costs is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000375.000, when cumulated with all previous payments for which a certificate on the financial statements has not been submitted. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form D - Annex VII). However, for projects of a duration of 2 years or less, the certificate on the financial 4 OJ L075, 22.03.2005, p.67. statements shall be submitted only for claims on final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] Union claimed by a beneficiary, in the form of reimbursement of costs, is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000 375.000 when cumulated with all previous payments. Certificates on the financial statements shall certify that the costs claimed and the receipts declared during the period for which they are provided, as well as the declaration of the interest yielded by the pre-financing meet the conditions required by this grant agreement. Where third parties’ costs are claimed under the grant agreement, such costs shall be certified in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The auditor shall include in its certificate that no conflict of interest exists between itself and the beneficiary in establishing this certificate. The Commission may, at its sole discretion, accept at the request of a beneficiary, that it submits a certificate on the methodology for the calculation of costs, which it used to prepare its claims with regard to both personnel and indirect costs, and the related control systems. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form E - Annex VII). When this certificate is accepted by the Commission, the requirement to provide an intermediate certificate on the financial statements for claims of interim payments shall be waived. Certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology shall be prepared and certified by an external auditor and shall be established in accordance with the terms of reference attached as Annex VII to this grant agreement. Each beneficiary is free to choose any qualified external auditor, including its usual external auditor, provided that the cumulative following requirements are met: i) the auditor must be independent from the beneficiary; ii) the auditor must be qualified to carry out statutory audits of accounting documents in accordance with national legislation implementing the 8th Council Directive on statutory audits of annual accounts account and consolidated accounts5 accounts4 or any European Union legislation replacing this Directive. Beneficiaries established in third countries shall comply with national regulations in the same field and the certificate on the financial statement provided shall consist of an independent report of factual findings based on procedures specified by the Commission. Public bodies, secondary and higher education establishments and research organisations may opt for a competent public officer to provide their certificate on the financial statements and on the methodology, provided that the relevant national authorities have established the legal capacity of that competent public officer to audit that entity and that the independence of that officer, in particular regarding the preparation of the financial statements, can be ensured. Certificates by external auditors according to this Article do not affect the liability of beneficiaries nor the rights of [the Union] [Euratom] Union arising from this grant agreement. 5. The consortium shall transmit submit the reports and other deliverables through the coordinator to the Commission REA using the electronic electronic exchange system set up by electronic meansthe Commission. In addition, particular: - Form C, must be transmitted and electronically signed through the electronic exchange system by the authorised 5 Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC person(s) within the beneficiary’s organisation, and - the certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology must be hand-signed by an authorised person of the auditing entityentity on paper, and the beneficiary shall keep the originals shall be sent according to the Commission. 6. The layout and content of the reports shall conform to the instructions and guidance notes established by the Commission. 7. The reports submitted to the Commission for publication should be of a suitable quality to enable direct publication and their submission to the Commission in publishable form indicates that no confidential material is included therein. 8. Deliverables identified in Annex I shall be submitted as foreseen therein. 9. The Commission may be assisted by external experts in the analysis and evaluation of the reports and deliverables.Article

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Samples: Fp7 Grant Agreement

Reports and deliverables. 1. The consortium shall submit a periodic report to the Commission for each reporting period within 60 days after the end of each respective period. The report shall comprise: a) an overview, including a publishable summary, of the progress of work towards the objectives of the project, including achievements and attainment of any milestones and deliverables identified in Annex I. This report should include the differences between work expected to be carried out in accordance with Annex I and that actually carried out, b) an explanation of the use of the resources, and c) a financial statement, from each beneficiary together with a summary financial report consolidating the claimed contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] of all the beneficiaries in an aggregate form, based on the information provided in Form C (Annex VI) by each beneficiary. 2. The consortium shall submit a final report to the Commission within 60 days after the end of the project. The report shall comprise: a) a final publishable summary report covering results, conclusions and socio- economic impact of the project. b) a report covering the wider societal implications of the project, including gender equality actions, ethical issues, efforts to involve other actors and spread awareness as well as the plan for the use and dissemination of foreground. 4 OJ L075, 22.03.2005, p.67. 3. The coordinator shall submit a report on the distribution of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] between beneficiaries. This report must be submitted 30 days after receipt of the final payment. 4. A certificate on the financial statements shall be submitted for claims of interim payments and final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] claimed by a beneficiary under the form of reimbursement of costs is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000, when cumulated with all previous payments for which a certificate on the financial statements has not been submitted. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form D - Annex VII). However, for projects of a duration of 2 years or less, the certificate on the financial 4 OJ L075, 22.03.2005, p.67. statements shall be submitted only for claims on final payments when the amount of the financial contribution of [the Union] [Euratom] claimed by a beneficiary, in the form of reimbursement of costs, is equal to or superior to EUR 375 000 when cumulated with all previous payments. Certificates on the financial statements shall certify that the costs claimed and the receipts declared during the period for which they are provided, as well as the declaration of the interest yielded by the pre-financing - meet the conditions required by this grant agreement. Where third parties’ costs are claimed under the grant agreement, such costs shall be certified in accordance with the provisions of this Article. The auditor shall include in its certificate that no conflict of interest exists between itself and the beneficiary in establishing this certificate. The Commission may, at its sole discretion, accept at the request of a beneficiary, that it submits a certificate on the methodology for the calculation of costs, which it used to prepare its claims with regard to both personnel and indirect costs, and the related control systems. This certificate must be forwarded in the form of a detailed description verified as factual by its external auditor (Form E - Annex VII). When this certificate is accepted by the Commission, the requirement to provide an intermediate certificate on the financial statements for claims of interim payments shall be waived. Certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology shall be prepared and certified by an external auditor and shall be established in accordance with the terms of reference attached as Annex VII to this grant agreement. Each beneficiary is free to choose any qualified external auditor, including its usual external auditor, provided that the cumulative following requirements are met: i) the auditor must be independent from the beneficiary; ii) the auditor must be qualified to carry out statutory audits of accounting documents in accordance with national legislation implementing the 8th Council Directive on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts5 or any European Union legislation replacing this Directive. Beneficiaries established in third countries shall comply with national regulations in the same field and the certificate on the financial statement provided shall consist of an independent report of factual findings based on procedures specified by the Commission. 5 Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC Public bodies, secondary and higher education establishments and research organisations may opt for a competent public officer to provide their certificate on the financial statements and on the methodology, provided that the relevant national authorities have established the legal capacity of that competent public officer to audit that entity and that the independence of that officer, in particular regarding the preparation of the financial statements, can be ensured. Certificates by external auditors according to this Article do not affect the liability of beneficiaries nor the rights of [the Union] [Euratom] arising from this grant agreement. 5. The consortium shall transmit the reports and other deliverables through the coordinator to the Commission using the electronic exchange system set up by electronic meansthe Commission. In addition, particular:  Form C, must be transmitted and electronically signed through the electronic exchange system by the authorised 5 Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC person(s) within the beneficiary’s organisation, and the certificates on the financial statements and on the methodology must be signed by an authorised person of the auditing entity, and the originals shall be sent to the Commission. 6. The layout and content of the reports shall conform to the instructions and guidance notes established by the Commission. 7. The reports submitted to the Commission for publication should be of a suitable quality to enable direct publication and their submission to the Commission in publishable form indicates that no confidential material is included therein. 8. Deliverables identified in Annex I shall be submitted as foreseen therein. 9. The Commission may be assisted by external experts in the analysis and evaluation of the reports and deliverables.,

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Samples: Fp7 Grant Agreement

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