Amending and supplementary budget 2/2002

The European Parliament adopted a report drafted by Guido PODESTA (EPP-ED, Italy) and approved the Draft supplementary and amending budget No 2/2002 unamended. Parliament expressed its concern at the build-up of outstanding payments, above all following the cancellation of payment appropriations in 2001. It stated that it wished to achieve a more balanced relationship between commitments and payments. The Commission was asked to evaluate the outstanding payments situation before 30/09/02 and, if necessary, submit the appropriate adjustments either under the omnibus transfer procedure or by means of a supplementary budget.�