2005 discharge: European Agency for Networks and Information Security
PURPOSE: presentation of the final accounts of the European Network and Information Security Agency for the financial year ended 31 December 2005.
CONTENT: this document published in the Official Journal of the EU sets out a detailed account of the implementation of the 2005 budget, including the revenue and expenditure and the balance sheet for the year concerned.
According to this document, the final budget amounted to EUR 6.3 million consisting of a 100% Community contribution.
As regards the staffing policy, the Agency set out 38 posts in the establishment plan. 35 posts are currently occupied + 15 other posts (seconded national experts) totalling 50 posts assigned to operational, administrative and mixed tasks.
Staff expenditure amounted to EUR 1 040 000.
The main objectives of the Agency are to enhance the capability of the Community, the Member States and businesses to prevent network and information security problems. It shall collect appropriate information to analyse current and emerging risks. It shall cooperate with third countries and international organisations to promote a common global approach to network and information security issues.
In 2005, 3 working groups were set up and finished their work: Risk Management, Awareness Raising and CERTS. 1 annual report was completed and 3 issues of the ENISA Quarterly Newsletter were produced. 2 seminars were held and 7 events organised in the Member States.
The complete version of the final accounts may be found at the following address: