November 2012
Investigating the “Telecom Affair” in the Parliament – unrealistic expectations and realistic limitations
19. 11. 2012.
Today we presented the findings of our latest analysis, entitled “Investigating the “Telekom Affair” in the Parliament – unrealistic expectations and realistic limitations.” The analysis was supported by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES). The goal of this analysis is to answer the following question – which obstacles did the Inquiry Committee face in carrying out…
(Un)real Expectations
15. 11. 2012.
By the letter of the Constitution, The Government of Montenegro is in charge of conducting domestic and foreign policy. Non-governmental organizations have an implied obligation to communicate and cooperate with the Government. The Government has a written obligation to cooperate with non-governmental organizations. Especially non-governmental organizations which analize public policy and offer solutions, by definition,…
Workshop: Media reporting on the work of the State Audit Institution
14. 11. 2012.
With the support of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Institute Alternative held a workshop on “Reporting on the work of the State Audit Institution”. The workshop was as an opportunity for exchanging views on ways to achieve better and more effective cooperation between the SAI and the media and civil society. The workshop was opened by…
Statement: the SAI and Determining Responsibility
06. 11. 2012.
Questions of Mina Business: For years, the SAI publishes reports that show numerous irregularities in the work of public officials. Nothing is specifically done about it and everything remains on the constatation of irregularities. What is your comment? What procedure should be established to make those who do not respect the people’s money and do…
RFE: “The findings of auditors remain on a paper”
05. 11. 2012.
On the following website you can read the article by Radio Free Europe about the impact of the state audit in Montenegro, entitled “The findings of auditors remain on a paper,” for which the statement was made by Public Policy Researcher, Marko Sošić: http://www.slobodnaevropa.org/content/nalazi-revizora-ostaju-mrtvo-slovo/24761221.html
Press release: Government to urgently take a position on the SAI report
05. 11. 2012.
From this year’s audit report on the financial account of the Budget, it is clear that the work of the SAI is not taken seriously into account neither by the Government and Ministry of Finance, nor by the individual audit entities and the Parliament. Institute Alternative has been dealing with the problem of the impact…