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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1653/2004 CHAPTER 7 — Principle of sound financial management

Article 19 · 1 article

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Article 19

1.   Budget appropriations shall be used in accordance with the principle of sound financial management, that is to say, in accordance with the principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness. 2.   The principle of economy requires that the resources used by the agency for the pursuit of its activities shall be made available in due time, in appropriate quantity and quality and at the best price. The principle of efficiency is concerned with the best relationship between resources employed and results achieved. The principle of effectiveness is concerned with attaining the specific objectives set and achieving the intended results. These results shall be evaluated. 3.   The annual work programme of the executive agency adopted by the management board shall contain detailed objectives and performance indicators.

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