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Art. 16 Bundesgesetz vom 5. Oktober 1990 über Finanzhilfen und Abgeltungen (SuG) - Rechtsform
SuG; 3. Kapitel: Allgemeine Bestimmungen für Finanzhilfen und Abgeltungen
Art. 16 SuG · Rechtsform
Finanzhilfen und Abgeltungen werden in der Regel durch Verfügung gewährt.
Ein öffentlich-rechtlicher Vertrag kann insbesondere abgeschlossen werden, wenn: a. die zuständige Behörde über einen erheblichen Ermessensspielraum verfügt; oder b. bei Finanzhilfen ausgeschlossen werden soll, dass der Empfänger einseitig auf die Erfüllung der Aufgabe verzichtet.
Finanzhilfen und Abgeltungen an die Kantone werden in der Regel aufgrund von Programmvereinbarungen gewährt.
Leistungen an eine grosse Zahl von Empfängern können formlos gewährt werden.
Für die Ablehnung von Gesuchen ist in jedem Fall eine Verfügung nötig.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (10)
BGE 150 II 294 (Art. 16 al. 1 LSu)
Suspension of federal lump-sum asylum indemnities for canton's failure to execute Dublin transfer requires no prior formal decision under subsidy law.
Supports the finding that no prior formal grant decision was required for the ex lege subsidies.
BGE 150 II 294 (Art. 16 al. 2 LSu)
Suspension of federal lump-sum asylum indemnities for canton's failure to execute Dublin transfer requires no prior formal decision under subsidy law.
Confirms that subsidies may be paid directly under law, allowing suspension without prior formal decision.
BGE 150 II 294 (Art. 16 al. 5 LSu)
Suspension of federal lump-sum asylum indemnities for canton's failure to execute Dublin transfer requires no prior formal decision under subsidy law.
Procedural basis for the SEM's decision of 8 March 2019 on the canton's request, confirming the suspension.
B-995/2023 (Art. 16 Abs. 2 SuG)
Livestock Conservation Grant Dispute: Contractual vs. Administrative Procedure
Cited as a basis for concluding public-law contracts for financial aid.
A-4290/2009 (Art. 16 SuG)
Transport Company's Failed Appeal Over Bus Route Award
States that subsidies granted become an integral part of the contract and are thus binding.
A-2344/2006 (Art. 16 LSu)
Municipality v. Federal Roads Office: Untimely Appeal of Subsidy Denial
The court referred to this article to establish that financial aid and subsidies are generally granted by formal decision, which the USTRA letter of February 6, 2004, constituted.
VPB 2007.8 (Art. 16, al. 2, LSu)
Swiss Federal Council's Economic Promotion Proposal 2008-2011
Cited as authorizing contractual forms for financial aid when it's important to exclude the possibility of the mandate holder unilaterally renouncing their task.
JAAC 66.46 (Art. 16 Abs. 4 SuG)
Bus Line Tender: Financial Offer Prioritized Over Qualitative Benefits
Cited as the basis for the requirement that the rejection of subsidy applications must be done by way of a decision.
VPB 2002.1999 (Art. 16 al. 2 LSu)
Export Promotion Law
Authorizes the contractual form for financial aid when the recipient cannot unilaterally renounce their task.
JAAC 62.66 (Art. 16 Abs. 1 SuG)
Housing Subsidies: Application Deadlines and Retroactive Application
Financial aid is typically granted through a formal decision (Verfügung).