Polsko-Norweski Fundusz Badań Naukowych / Polish-Norwegian Research Fund POST-INSPECTION INFORMATION FOLLOWING INSPECTION CARRIED OUT BY FUND OPERATOR IN IEP on 27th November 2009 Warsaw, 1st Feb. 2010

Polsko-Norweski Fundusz Badań Naukowych / Polish-Norwegian Research Fund The scope of the documentation checked included: - 10% of all the Project expenditures made in the period from to , selected on a random basis (16 expenditures), - the documentation concerning the meetings convened within the framework of the Partnership (records of attendance, agenda, presentations, memos from meetings), - the regulations and orders of the Director of the Institute relating to the Project implemented, - the promotion and dissemination materials generated under the Project implemented.

Polsko-Norweski Fundusz Badań Naukowych / Polish-Norwegian Research Fund Current operations within the scope of implementation of the project were carried out using a separate bank account and the main account. The settlements of cash flows between the project bank account and the main account had not been rectified. Major inspection findings No descriptions were stored with invoices in Accounting Department. They have been stored in the project co-ordinator office. The beneficiary had in place the regulations for the circulation of financial documents. Financial and accounting issues

Polsko-Norweski Fundusz Badań Naukowych / Polish-Norwegian Research Fund Project implementation The project was implemented in accordance with the approved Project Implementation Plan. There were no difficulties in the cooperation among the Partners. No problems were encountered in their contacts and mutual relations. The results described in the quarterly reports are true and they are reflected in the beneficiary’s documentation (duty travels, the results of laboratory analyses with dates, photographs, the documentation placed on the Project website, correspondence, meeting agendas).

Polsko-Norweski Fundusz Badań Naukowych / Polish-Norwegian Research Fund Technical aspects: Both the presentations and dissemination materials (leaflets) were appropriately marked. Scientific equipment purchased under the Project had the required indications and information on the sources of financing.

Summary of the inspection findings The Project is implemented in accordance with the Project Implementation Plan. The irregularities found in the areas controlled (financial aspects) can be easily rectified Polsko-Norweski Fundusz Badań Naukowych / Polish-Norwegian Research Fund