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European CommissionThe Second Economic Adjustment Programme for Greece. Fourth ReviewΡar /ΡageAction Deadline Comments StatusKEAO has also been placed after Minister'sdecision.MoU2.3.4.2.ii.(i)MEFP(17)MoU2.3.4.2.ii.(ii)MEFP(17)MoU2.3.4.2.iiiMoU2.3.4.2.ivMoU2.3.4.2.vMEFP(17)MoU2.3.4.3.iMEFP(16)To strengthen the collection of social securitycontributions and related debt, the Authorities assign andrecruit 200 staff for the single collection centre.To strengthen the collection of social securitycontributions and related debt, the Authorities assign andrecruit 400 additional staff for the single collection centre.To strengthen the collection of social securitycontributions and related debt, the Authorities create asingle social security contributions debt database.To strengthen the collection of social securitycontributions and related debt, the Authorities transfer 4.2billion of social security contributions collectable debt tothe single collection centre.To strengthen the collection of social securitycontributions and related debt, the Authorities establish aprocedure to quarantine uncollectable debt.The Authorities adopt secondary legislation to establish aprocedure to quarantine uncollectable debt, create a singleSSC debt database, and transfer €4.2 billion of SSCcollectable debt to KEAO.The Authorities develop an electronic application systemfor social security contributions instalment schemes to beintroduced for IKA and OAEE.MoU2.3.4.3 The Authorities develop an electronic application system.ii for social security contributions instalment schemes and inMEFP other funds.(16)2.3.5 Management of the State Revenue ServiceAugust 2013December2013The remaining 36 employees coming from OAEEhave been found and appointed to KEAO with no.1691107/07-11-2013 Decision. For the time being,164 persons work for KEAO (Head Office +Regional Branches) + 36 employees from OAEE =200 in total.The additional staff will come from the re-hiring of400 employees of 8K/2008 & 9K/2008 ASEPtenders that had been fired. According to Law4210/2013 they will all be hired to IKA and work forKEAO. The tender is for 353 people, so there is adeficit of 47 employees. M.o.L. found a solution and47 people (21+26) already have been appointed toKEAO coming from ETEA. EC/ECB/IMF expectthe employees to start working in order to assess theaction as 'observed'.Re-phased at the new MoU.Observed.NotObserved.Pending.August 2013 The debt database has been constructed. Observed.August 2013August 2013August 2013July 2013December2013The total amount of 4,2 bn euro has been transferredat 19 of December but there is disagreement withEC/ECB/IMF whether the amount is fullycollectable.The M.D. about the uncollectable debt has beensigned with no Φ80000/32195/364 08-11-2013.The quarantine procedure has been established, thedata base has been constructed and the 4,2 bn havebeen transferred, though troika doesn't agree if theamount is fully collectable.Available on the sites of I.K.A. (www.ika.gr) andO.A.E.E. (www.oaee.gr.) Meanwhile it will bepreferable if the I.T. system of these funds goes tothe next level, making it possible for citizens to getall necessary information and complete any type oftransaction electronically. Steps towards thisdirection will be made during the next months.Available on sites www.oga.gr(http://www.oga.gr/index.php?pg=new_ry8misi) andwww.etaa.grNotObserved.Observed.Pending.Observed.Observed.Pending.MoU2.3.5.1The SGPR replaces managers who do not meetperformance targets.ContinuousNew data were submitted to EC/ECB/IMF and wereevaluated as adequate.Observed.MoU2.3.5.1The SGPR replaces managers who do not meetperformance targets.ContinuousData were submitted to EC/ECB/IMF and wereevaluated as adequate.Observed.Ongoing.MoU2.3.5.2MoU2.3.5.2MoU2.3.5.3.iMoU2.3.5.3.ii2.3.6 ToolsMoU2.3.6.1MoU2.3.6.2The Authorities update at least monthly the website usedfor publication of summary statistics on key performanceindicators, the number of tax evasion cases sent to the FIUand to prosecution by the tax administrationThe Authorities update at least monthly the website usedfor publication of summary statistics on key performanceindicators, the number of tax evasion cases sent to the FIUand to prosecution by the tax administrationThe SGPR makes full application of the paragraph 21 of55 of l. 4002/2011 to rotate the managers mentioned in thelaw for those managers in place for more than three years.The SGPR makes full application of the paragraph 21 of55 of l. 4002/2011 to rotate the managers mentioned in thelaw continuously after September 2013;The new ELENXIS system will be operational in major taxoffices and audit centres. The National Centre for PublicAdministration and Local Government (EKDAA) willprovide the necessary support.ContinuousContinuousSeptember2013ContinuousDecember2013The new TAXIS system is operational in all tax offices. October 20132.4 Public Financial Management Reforms2.4.1 Monitoring and reportingThe relevant data have been published.The relevant data have been published.A call for tender was issued concerning Directoratelevel organizational units of 27 local tax officeswhere priority is given to those applicants who havecompleted a three year good service as Directors of adifferent service.Action will not be evaluated by EC/ECB/IMF at thisphase.The installation of the system was completed in allservices. Relevant document was issued on24/12/2013. Personnel training has been completedfor 2013.The new TAXIS is functional in all local tax offices.Relevant document was submitted to EC/ECB/IMFon November 21st, 2013.Observed.Ongoing.Observed.Ongoing.Observed.N/AObserved.Observed.86
ANNEXΡar /ΡageMEFP(10)MEFP(19)MEFP(19)MEFP(19)MEFP(20)MEFP(20)Action Deadline Comments StatusWe are identifying necessary measures to close projectedgaps in 2015-2016. This will include a review of socialsecurity contributions, with a view to eliminatingexemptions, starting 2014.We will send an interpretive circular responding to thesequeries with a view to eliminating discrepancies inreporting between commitment registers and surveys.We have issued a circular to suspend state transferpayments starting in October 2013 for those entities -having more than €1 million in spending- that do notreport on commitment registries.We will amend the legislation (Law 3871/2010) tointroduce further penalty procedures to GeneralGovernment entities that fail to provide timely reporting toGAO.To start the new budget preparation cycle, we have issuedto line ministries a circular and a budget preparationtimeline to guide completion of the 2014–17 medium-termfiscal strategy by October 1, 2013.We have established a working group to prepare theplanned amendments to the organic budget law andexplore the scope for further strengthening the budgetprocess.July 2013September2013July 2013July 2013July 2013July 2013Will be addressed with the submission of the MTFSin May 2014.The draft of the circular has been sent for signatures.Amendments of specific provisions of PD 113/2010are included in article 46, L. 4238/2014 (GG38/A/17-2-2014)The circular has been issued with protocol number2/68899/15-7-2013/ΜΠΔΣIt is incorporated in the reform of the OrganicBudget Law.Τhe circular of the MTFS was sent on June 17th -ADA: ΒΛ4ΨΗ-ΤΨΖIt is operational and convenes on a weekly basisfrom 25th of June and onwards - ADA: ΒΕΖΧΗ-Γ3Ρ.Pending.Pending.Observed.Pending.Observed.Observed.MEFP(20)We will adopt the amendments of the organic budget law. October 2013Comments were received from troika for draftprovisions.Pending.MEFP(20)ΜEFP(Table4)We have set financial targets for the 12 reclassified stateownedenterprises (SOEs) and have published their budgetexecution for the first quarter of 2013 relative to thosetargets.Meet KPIs for PFM (structural benchmark).July 2013 They have been published Observed.December2013Relevant data were published. 2 out of 3 targets weremet.Pending.MoU2.4.1.1MoU2.4.1.2MoU2.4.1.3MoU2.4.1.3MEFP(22)MoU2.4.2.1MEFP(21)MoU2.4.2.2MoU2.4.2.3MEFP(21)The Government will identify other areas of operationalexpenditure where real time monitoring mechanisms couldbe introduced or strengthened.The Government will enhance the monitoring system forthe budget execution of Extra Budgetary Funds withexpenditure below 20 million, to be effective from 1stJanuary 2014.The Government will ensure consistent monitoring oftargets in the SSFs sector requiring pension andemployment funds, EOPYY, and hospitals monthly reportsaccording to templates agreed with GAO.The provision of data to GAO will take place within threeweeks of the completion of the month, and it will start byOctober 2013.The Government will ensure consistent monitoring oftargets in the SSFs sector requiring pension andemployment funds, EOPYY, and hospitals monthly reportsaccording to templates agreed with GAO.The provision of data to GAO will take place within threeweeks of the completion of the month, and it will start byOctober 2013.Pension and employment funds, EOPYY, and hospitals toprovide monthly reports in accordance with reportingtemplates agreed with GAO.These templates will enhance transparency of the socialbudget by covering monthly cash outturns, accountsreceivable and payable, and arrears. The provision of datato GAO will take place within three weeks of thecompletion of the month, and it will start by October 2013.The Government will submit to the Council of State aPresidential Decree outlining the new administrativeprocesses needed for fiscal audit offices to executepayments.The Government will implement necessary changes to itsIT and administrative processes to permit payment ordersand accompanying documentation from fiscal audit officesto be authorized and accepted electronically.The Government will put in place statistical reports toenable follow-up on progress.We will (i) make necessary changes to our IT andadministrative processes so that payment orders andaccompanying documentation can be authorizedelectronically and that fiscal audit offices are in a positionto execute payments on a pilot basis starting in November,and(ii) put in place statistical reports to enable follow-up onContinuousDecember2013October 2013December2013October 2013September2013October 2013October 2013November2013A document was submitted to troika regarding theprogress of the action by the competent division ofGAO.Rephased for May 2014The reports are regularly sent based on the agreedtemplates.EC/ECB/IMF expect recent data to evaluate theactionThe reports are regularly sent based on the agreedtemplates.It was approved by the Council of the State and ithas already been signed by the President of theHellenic Republic (GG 245/A/7-11-2013).Necessary changes have been made and since1/1/2014 electronic payments are made throughfiscal audit offices.Statistical reports of November and December 2013as well as an explanatory note were submitted toEC/ECB/IMF.The necessary changes have been made and since1/1/2014 electronic payments are made throughfiscal audit offices. Statistical reports of Novemberand December 2013 as well as an explanatory notewere submitted to EC/ECB/IMF.Observed.Ongoing.NotObserved.Observed.Observed.Observed.Observed.Observed.Observed.87
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