1996 discharge: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training ECDVT budget (Thessaloniki)

In adopting the report by Mr Edward KELLETT-BOWMAN (EPP, UK) on the discharge to be given to CEDEFOP for the 1996 financial year, Parliament asked the Commission's Financial Controller to re-examine the contracting practices of the Centre in the light of the Court of Auditors' comments in order to clarity when it was necessary for it to launch formal specific calls for tender. CEDEFOP should obtain compensation from the owner of its temporary premises for improvements carried out at the Centre's expense. Stressing once again the lack of transparency and guarantees of value for money with regard to the purchase of CEDEFOP's new premises, Parliament asked the Court to clarify this matter fully in its next annual report (1997 discharge). It then gave discharge to the Management Board of CEDEFOP for the implementation of the budget for the 1996 financial year. �