In the Republic of Croatia, the Act on the Implementation of International Institutional Cooperation Projects of the European Union and Technical Assistance Projects (OG 99/18) regulates the implementation of such projects by public administration bodies, the method of their participation, rights, and obligations, as well as the participation of experts in the preparation and implementation of the abovementioned projects.

Within the system of implementation of Twinning projects by the Republic of Croatia as a Member State, the CFCA has a role of project administrator and provides administrative, financial, legal or other support to state and public administration bodies involved in the preparation and implementation of Twinning projects and Technical Assistance projects.

In addition to providing assistance during the preparation phase of a project proposal, the CFCA also provides support in the process of drafting the Twinning Grant Contract and project implementation in the Beneficiary country. CFCA’s mandate as an administrative body also includes:

• conclusion of agreements with institutions responsible for the professional aspect of project implementation;
• conclusion of contracts with experts participating in project implementation;
• activities related to the departure of experts on a mission to the Beneficiary country;
• payment of a flat daily allowance for the work of experts;
• compensation for expenses related to official travel (per diem);
• taking care of bookkeeping and accounting records;
• conducting procurement in line with the determined project’s needs;
• organizing audits, etc.
  
  

Act on the Implementation  of International Institutional Cooperation Projects of the European Union and Technical Assistance projects (Official Gazette, No. 99/2018) is available on the following link:  

https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2018_11_99_1911.html