Public administration reform
The goal of the program is to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of the public administration (government, local government, public services). This program is especially dedicated to harmonization of legislative framework and practices with the principles of European administrative space, organization and rationalization of public administration, merit-based recruitment and carreer advancement as well as the quality of the law-making and policy development.
Direct procurement – exempt from the Law and determination of conflicts of interest
22. 07. 2024.
Simple procurements are exempted from the application of the Law on Public Procurements, and the Rulebook that regulates this type of procurements additionally exempts direct procurements, so no sanctions are provided for illegalities related to conflicts of interest or other irregularities, such as the sharing of procurement items. Responses to the initiatives for inspection supervision…
They extend the deadlines, but rarely charge the penalties
04. 07. 2024.
Due to delays in the implementation of the works, the Traffic Administration imposed penalties on the contractor in only two cases, while the Capital Projects Administration did not do so once. At the same time, by signing an annex, both state administrations enabled an increase in the agreed price of works for one project each,…
Video Story: How to Get a Job in the Public Sector? The Myths of Meritocracy
01. 07. 2024.
How difficult is it to get a job in the public sector, even when you meet all the qualifications? This is shown through the story of Hakija Marković, a machine locksmith from Plav, who applied last year for a position as a janitor and steam boiler operator at the Health Centre in Plav. Two committees,…
State Administration Struggles with Procuring Paper, Toner, and Vehicles
27. 06. 2024.
The shortage of paper and toner for printers was just part of the problem that plagued numerous state agencies last year due to the cancellation of centralised public procurements. Appeals processes delayed some centralised procurements by up to eight months. Centralised public procurements are conducted by the State Property Administration for the entire public administration,…
IA meeting with the President of Montenegro
20. 06. 2024.
The professionalisation of the management structure and good corporate governance in public enterprises form the foundation for creating an efficient and economically prosperous society. This was one of the key messages from the meeting with the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović. The meeting was held on June 19, and Institute Alternative was represented by Stevo…
Two Hundred Days Without a Response from the Administrative Inspection
17. 06. 2024.
We have sent urgent requests and inquiries, but to no avail… Even after 200 days, there has been no response from the Administrative Inspection regarding our initiative for conducting an inspection! With our initiative, we requested oversight over the extension of acting appointments. The government, after noting the expiration of six-month mandates for acting officials,…
