Speech by the President of the European Court of Auditors on the occasion of the presentation of the Court's work program for the year 2001 to the Budgetary Control Committee (COCOBU) of the European Parliament on 20 March 2001.
This film highlights the transparency of the European Court of Auditors and its independence from the other European Union (EU) institutions. The Court of Auditors delivers opinions and draws up reports, including an annual report on the implementation of the general budget of the EU. In this way, it seeks to ensure the sound management of the Community’s finances.