Whereas Article 274 of the Treaty establishing the European Community makes the Commission responsible for the implementation of the budget having regard to the principles of sound financial management, and requires the Member States to cooperate with the Commission to ensure that the appropriations are used in accordance with these principles;
Whereas Article 274 of the Treaty establishing the European Community makes the Commission responsible for the implementation of the budget having regard to the principles of sound financial management, and requires the Member States to cooperate with the Commission to ensure that the appropriations are used in accordance with these principles;