Translation of "Closing the Loop Advancement in VFM Auditing " (English → French) :

10. Acknowledges from the Centre that an updated state of implementation of its three-year strategic audit plan for the period 2013-2015 was sent to the Commission’s Internal Audit Service (IAS); notes furthermore that in 2013 the IAS carried out an audit on budgeting and monitoring within the Centre, which resulted in three very important recommendations; ascertains from the Centre that two recommendations were implemented, one of which is considered to be closed by the IAS, while the other awaits the IAS’ review and recommendation ...[+++] for closure; notes furthermore that one recommendation is at an advanced stage of implementation;

If available, the following signals in addition to the required freeze-frame information shall be made available on demand through the serial port on the standardised diagnostic connector, if the information is available to the on-board computer or can be determined using information available to the on-board computer: diagnostic trouble codes, engine coolant temperature, fuel control system status (closed-loop, open-loop, other), fuel trim, ignition timing advance, intake a ...[+++]ir temperature, manifold air pressure, air flow rate, engine speed, throttle position sensor output value, secondary air status (upstream, downstream or atmosphere), calculated load value, vehicle speed, the position of the antilock brake system switch (on/off), the activated default mode(s) and fuel pressure.

That was the role of the Auditor General with respect to reporting, as is her responsibility, on matters of internal and external audits and the whole role that she plays with respect to making the functions of government, particularly the comptroller general and the role that is now going to play, in closing the accountability loop.

6.5.1.2. If available, the following signals in addition to the required freeze-frame information must be made available on demand through the serial port on the standardized data link connector, if the information is available to the on-board computer or can be determined using information available to the on-board computer: diagnostic trouble codes, engine coolant temperature, fuel control system status (closed-loop, open-loop, o ...[+++]ther), fuel trim, ignition timing advance, intake air temperature, manifold air pressure, air flow rate, engine speed, throttle position sensor output value, secondary air status (upstream, downstream or atmosphere), calculated load value, vehicle speed and fuel pressure.

Do you really believe the closed-loop containment systems are technologically advanced enough yet that that can happen in a short period of time?

INVITES the Commission: (a) to support and actively contribute to the efforts made towards finding appropriate and just solutions to problems that European customs administrations and economic operators are facing in the field of customs regulations and procedures; (b) to make proposals to this effect; (c) to draw up, in partnership with the Member States, a strategic plan of action with the purpose of simplifying and rationalizing customs regulations and procedures, in particular in order to develop the economic functions of customs regulations, and 2. INVITES the Member States to ensure that their customs administrations make use of state-of-the-art customs techniques and more efficient working methods, such as information technology, risk ana ...[+++]lysis and advanced auditing systems, and where appropriate, develop these in close cooperation with economic operators".