But as well as certifying that income and expenditure have been accurately presented in the accounts, the ECA is also required to give an opinion on whether payments were made in accordance with the relevant legislation.
Lisaks sellele, et Euroopa Kontrollikoda kinnitab, et tulud ja kulud on raamatupidamise aastaaruandes õigesti esitatud, peab ta andma arvamuse selle kohta, kas maksed tehti kehtivate õigusaktidega kooskõlas.