Analysis of administrative burdens of existing regulations

Simplification of administrative procedures/services in practice

The results of this criterion is taken from the policy development and co-ordination area, sub-indicator 6.1.4., criterion 3. The government is asked to provide examples of simplifying administrative procedures/services during the last two full calendar years, with documentary evidence that demonstrates: - a reduction in cost for the user of the service; - a reduction in the number of steps (actions) required from the user to obtain a public service or to comply with inspection requirements; - a reduction in the amount of information/documents required from the user to obtain a public service or comply with inspection requirements (e.g. thanks to improved data sharing with other institutions); - a reduction in the frequency of required reporting and/or number of reporting obligations for citizens and businesses; - a reduction in the duration of the time needed to deliver a public service or duration of inspections; - digitalisation of a service or inspection (or one of its steps). Each case should be supported by a clear reference to the relevant regulatory change introduced for applying the simplification. Points are allocated based on the number of simplification measure examples provided (x): • x = 0 = 0 points • 0 < x < 15 = linear function • x ≥ 15 = 15 points Points will be allocated based on the total number of submitted successful simplification cases, in line with the assessment approach and methodology provided below. The maximum points will be awarded for 15 or more successful simplification cases.