European Anti-Fraud Office

Responsibilities

OLAF's mission is to detect, investigate and stop fraudulent use of EU funds.

The European Union budget finances a wide range of programmes and projects which improve the lives of citizens across the EU and beyond. The improper use of funds provided by the EU budget or the evasion of the taxes, duties and levies, which fund the EU budget directly harms European citizens and prejudices the entire European project. OLAF fulfils its mission by carrying out independent investigations into fraud and corruption involving EU funds, so as to ensure that all EU taxpayers’ money reaches projects that can create jobs and growth in Europe. Furthermore it contributes to strengthening citizens’ trust in the EU Institutions by investigating serious misconduct by EU staff and members of the EU Institutions. OLAF also develops a sound EU anti-fraud policy.

European Anti-Fraud Office website

Transparency

As part of the Commission's commitment to transparency, Commission staff holding management functions publish information on and minutes of all meetings they hold with interest representatives.
Meetings of the Directorate-General for European Anti-Fraud Office