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ANNEX IV OPINIONS OF THE AUDIT AUTHORITY

A:OPINION: UNQUALIFIED, QUALIFIED OR ADVERSE

(select 1 opinion)

Unqualified opinion on the validation of the accounts

Based on the examination referred to above, it is my opinion that the accounts for financial year N give a true and fair view and the Union expenditure for which reimbursement has been requested from the Commission is legal and regular.

Qualified opinion on the validation of the accounts

Based on the examination referred to above, it is my opinion that the accounts for financial year N give a true and fair view and the Union expenditure for which reimbursement has been requested from the Commission is legal and regular, except with regard to the following points:

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Therefore I estimate the impact of the qualification(s) is [limited]/[significant]. This impact corresponds to [amount in EUR] and [%] of the total Union contribution declared.

Adverse opinion on the validation of the accounts

Based on the examination referred to above, it is my opinion that the accounts for financial year N do not give a true and fair view and the Union expenditure for which reimbursement has been requested from the Commission is not legal and regular.

This adverse opinion is based on:

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