Transparency Index for Municipal Governance 2020 for 38 Municipalities of Kosovo
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TRANSPARENCY INDEX FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE 2020 FOR 38 MUNICIPALITIES OF KOSOVO APRIL 2021 TRANSPARENCY INDEX FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE 2020 2 FOR 38 MUNICIPALITIES OF KOSOVO APRIL 2021 TRANSPARENCY INDEX FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE 2020 FOR 38 MUNICIPALITIES OF KOSOVO 3 TRANSPARENCY INDEX FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE 2020 COPYRIGHT © 2021. Kosova Democratic Institute (KDI). Kosova Democratic Institute reserves all rights to this report and no part of this publication shall be subject to reproduction or transmission in any mechanical or electronic form, including photocopying, or any storing or retrieval system of materials without publisher’s prior authorization in writing. The publication may be reproduced or transmitted only for non-commercial purposes. Whenever and whoever intends to use excerpts or different materials of this publication shall be obliged to clearly state the source wherever the excerpts or materials used have been obtained. Should you have any comments, criticism or suggestions, please contact us through any of the following options provided below: Address: Street Bajram Kelmendi, no. 45, 10000, Prishtina, Kosovo Tel.: +381 (0)38 248 038 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.kdi-kosova.org By: Diana Metushi Krasniqi Design: Envinion This publication has been prepared by the Kosovo Democratic Institute - Transparency International Kosova and supported by USAID through the Transparent, Effective and Accountable (USAID TEAM) activity. The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) or the Government of the United States of America. 4 FOR 38 MUNICIPALITIES OF KOSOVO CONTENT LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................ 8 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................... 10 RANKING OF MUNICIPALITIES .............................................................................. 14 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY .................................................................................. 16 LIST OF INDICATORS ............................................................................................ 20 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS 2015-2020 ................................................................... 25 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS 2018-2020 ................................................................... 30 PILLAR I: TRANSPARENCY IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT .......................................... 32 Procurement planning on the web site ....................................................................................................................... 34 Transparency in tendering activities ............................................................................................................................ 35 Contract notices ................................................................................................................................................................ 35 Contract award notices ................................................................................................................................................... 36 Publication of signed contracts ..................................................................................................................................... 39 Transparency in public auctions ................................................................................................................................... 41 Information in the first instance complaints relating to public procurement process ..................................... 43 PILLAR II: BUDGET TRANSPARENCY ..................................................................... 45 Publication of the investment plan on the web site .................................................................................................. 48 Publication of the approved budget on the web site ................................................................................................. 49 Publication of changes to budget appropriations on the web site ........................................................................ 50 Publication of the quarterly financial reports on the web sites ............................................................................. 50 5 TRANSPARENCY INDEX FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE 2020 Publication of the annual summary report for the municipality’s budget for the previous fiscal year on the web site ................................................................................................................ 51 Publication of the Mid-Term budgetary framework on the web site .................................................................... 52 Audit report on the web site ........................................................................................................................................... 52 Publication of the annual report on subsidies on the web site .............................................................................. 53 PILLAR III: ACCESS TO PUBLIC DOCUMENTS ......................................................... 54 PILLAR IV: INFORMATION AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ......................................... 55 Openess and public consultation .................................................................................................................................. 57 Tender opening sessions ......................................................................................................................................... 57 Publication of draft budget for public consultations .......................................................................................... 57 Publication of draft decisions and/or agendas for consultation with public ................................................ 57 Public Hearings .......................................................................................................................................................... 58 Citizens’ visits to Municipal web sites ......................................................................................................................... 59 Communication with the Municipality ......................................................................................................................... 61 Information on municipal enterprises and subordinate institutions .................................................................... 62 PILLAR V: GRANTS AND FUNDING ........................................................................ 63 PILLAR VI: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST .......................... 67 CONCLUSIONS ..................................................................................................... 72 RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................ 73 6 FOR 38 MUNICIPALITIES OF KOSOVO IN TIMES LIKE THESE, TRANSPARENCY MATTERS MORE THAN EVER The need for transparency and accountability during the COVID-19 pandemic goes beyond health systems.” TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL, 2020 7 TRANSPARENCY INDEX FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE 2020 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AI Administrative Instructions KDI Kosova Democratic Institute LPP Law on Public Procurement PPI Public Procurement Index PPRC Public Procurement Regulatory Commission PRB Procurement Review Body E-PROCUREMENT Electronic Public Procurement Platform MLG Ministry of Local Government MPA Ministry of Public Administration MLSW Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare MF Ministry of Finance NAO National Audit Office SME Small and Medium Enterprises TI Transparency International TIK Transparency International Kosovo 8 FOR 38 MUNICIPALITIES OF KOSOVO INTRODUCTION Year 2020 was not a usual year for any government, of emergent acquisitions, favoritism, and lack of ac- process, or citizen. Same as the entire globe, Kosovo countability which remains an ongoing challenge in was faced with COVID-19 pandemic and its side-ef- public governance in Kosovo3. fects. The public health threat imposed social distanc- ing restrictions by the central government and health For the fifth consecutive year, through the publication institutions. These restrictions affected operations of of the Transparency Index, Kosova Democratic Insti- both central and local governments, as well as the tute (KDI)/Transparency International Kosova (TIK) life and wellbeing of citizens. Being faced with a ma- continues to shed light on municipal expenditures jor risk, citizens have never been more dependent on through public procurement and financing and there- government actions and information. by encouraging institutions to improve the quality of services delivered to citizens. The goal of this Index Kosovo came to face the pandemics with no finan- is to inform citizens about the levels of transparen- cial preparations, action plan or the necessary infra- cy and efficiency with which local governments can structure, and the first to be confronted with these provide goods, works, and services, and to encourage challenges were municipalities1. This force majeure institutions to conduct more efficient and transparent prompted an increase usage of emergent and un- financial planning and expenditures. planned expenditures in order to accommodate the public health and social welfare needs. As a result, transparency