Content of the on-the-spot-checks
Article 51
1. On-the-spot checks shall verify that the operation has been implemented in accordance with the applicable rules and shall cover all the eligibility criteria, commitments and other obligations relating to the conditions for the granting of support, which can be checked at the time of the visit. They shall ensure that the operation is eligible for an EAFRD support. 2. On-the-spot checks shall verify the accuracy of the data declared by the beneficiary against underlying documents. This includes a verification that the payment claims submitted by the beneficiary are supported by accounting or other documents, including, where necessary, a check on the accuracy of the data in the payment claim on the basis of data or commercial documents held by third parties. 3. On-the-spot checks shall verify that the use or intended use of the operation is consistent with the use described in the application for support and for which the support was granted. 4. Except in exceptional circumstances, duly recorded and explained by the competent authorities, on-the-spot checks shall include a visit to the place where the operation is implemented or, if the operation is intangible, to the operation promoter.