Statistical data applicable to reference year 2019
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In a cross-border situation, at least two Member States are involved. In such situations, there is a risk that social security contributions are not paid for/ by mobile persons to the public authority in the competent Member State. Furthermore, there is a risk that benefits are unduly paid to mobile persons due to fraud or error. Chapter III of Title IV of the Implementing Regulation defines the procedures and rules on mutual assistance for the recovery of such claims. These provisions are very important, because an effective recovery considerably helps to tackle the risk of fraud and error. The Basic Regulation provides that, in accordance with the principle of good administration, the institutions of the Member States have a duty of mutual information and cooperation to ensure the correct implementation of this Regulation.