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Accountable public finances, Rule of law
Confidential Procurements far From Public’s Control (2): Army Keeps Everything Secret
It seems absurd, but when the Ministry of Defence purchases helicopters for 30 million euros – the public gets at least some basic information about it, while it is much harder to gain an insight into purchase of gym equipment, forklift or air tickets. Common to all these transactions is that procurement regulations and procedures…
Commentary for the MINA Agency on the Draft Law on Internal Affairs
Commentary on the Draft Law on Internal Affairs for the MINA Agency was given by our Dina Bajramspahić, representative of the IA in the Working Group for the Preparation of the Law on Internal Affairs. The Law on Internal Affairs has not yet been drafted and the working group is still working on it. Although…
Weak Results in the Implementation of Public Procurement
Public procurement system in Montenegro went through significant legal changes whereby new amendments do not contribute to the transparency, accountability and efficiency of this system, said Ana Đurnić at the conference “Challenges of Public Administration Reform in Montenegro”. The conference was organized by SIGMA – a joint initiative of the European Commission and the Organization…
The Director of the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption does not do performance appraisals
Contrary to the Law on Civil Servants and State Employees, the Agency does not do appraisals of its employees’ performance since the establishment of this institution. Therefore, rights of employees are violated by leaving it up to director to arbitrarily decide on their promotion or demotion, without basing it objectively in the performance appraisals. Contrary…
Unassigned Police Officers in Montenegro
The Montenegrin Police Directorate’s data shows that there are 179 unassigned police officers. But, according to data from the Institute Alternative, a think-tank from Montenegro, the number is higher, close to 300. A police officer in Montenegro does not have to work but can still receive a monthly paycheck—if he or she is unassigned. The…
Accountable public finances, Public administration reform
Press Release: Administration of the Capital City Does Not Know How Much It Pays for Lost Disputes
The Capital City rejected the Institute Alternative’s request for information regarding the number and value of ongoing court cases against the local government body, since the information as such does not exist. Institute Alternative requested from the Property Directorate of the Capital City to provide us with information on the value of the ongoing disputes…