OLAF’s results in figures
Between 2010-2022, OLAF:
- Concluded over 2600 investigations
- Recommended the recovery of over €8.4 billion to the EU budget
- Issued over 3400 recommendations for judicial, financial, disciplinary and administrative action to be taken by the competent authorities of the Member States and the EU
As a result of OLAF’s investigative work, sums unduly spent were gradually returned to the EU budget, criminals faced prosecution before national courts and better anti-fraud safeguards were put in place throughout Europe.
What is OLAF's caseload?
Workload in 2022:
- OLAF concluded 256 investigations, issuing 275 recommendations to the relevant national and EU authorities.
- OLAF recommended the recovery of €426.8 million to the EU budget.
- OLAF opened 192 new investigations, following 1017 preliminary analyses carried out by OLAF experts.
OLAF's 2022 investigative performance
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How much does OLAF cost EU taxpayers?
- OLAF's budget for 2022 was €61.6 million