Can a Partner declare staff costs for an assistant, even though no specific line for this position is foreseen in the AF. Can these costs be accepted? Should the AF be modified?

Under the budget flexibility principle, staff costs can be accepted even if the exact position (e.g., “assistant”) is not detailed in the AF, as long as the expenditure remains consistent with the “staff costs” category and programme rules. It is not necessary to modify the AF to add every staff position. A staff budget line is sufficient. Don’t fortget to communicate this information to your NC if clarification is needed.