Announcements & News

Representatives from Transparency International Macedonia and the EU Delegation highlighted the importance of integrity and transparency within institutions

The Municipality failed to submit requests to the competent ministry for obtaining approval of illegally built structures operating on agricultural land; generated revenues from accommodation services at the “Holiday Camp for Children in Star Dojran” without securing the necessary authorization. and did not ensure functionality of the “Rahilka Goneva” kindergarten in the village of Erdželija

The discussion emphasized the need for a more coordinated institutional approach, regular monitoring, and stable funding to ensure effective services for victims of violence

n cooperation with Grizzly Igloos & Mountain Center, we planted one hundred saplings on Kozjak Mountain, sending a strong message that caring for the environment is both our shared heritage and responsibility

The Municipality of Saraj faces weaknesses in budgeting, accounting, and property valuation; inappropriate subsidization of public enterprises; an unlawfully conducted procedure for awarding a 25-year lease of the Sports and Recreation Facility and swimming pool in Saraj; and irregularities in public procurement. These procurement irregularities include deviations from the defined procurement scope, work carried out beyond technical specifications, and expenditures exceeding financial thresholds

The event concluded with a shared message that preventing and eliminating violence against women is a collective responsibility, not solely an institutional one

The meeting focused on future joint activities, the World Bank’s support for further advancement of the SAO’s operations

The municipality has an increasing number of irregularities in keeping business records, managing own-source revenues (taxes, fees, and charges), and delivering water to part of the settlements supplied by the water system worth 265 million denars. Additionally, street construction is ongoing without proper planning documents and without the necessary permits

During the moderated discussion, it was highlighted that this partnership creates conditions for stronger oversight of public funds and greater public awareness of the importance of audits

The contracts signed for production of feature and short fiction, documentary, and animated films, as well as festivals, show a consistent and significant increase, particularly from 2022 to 2024. The ratio of approved budget to project liabilities is 1:5, indicating that the Agency regularly assumes obligations exceeding its approved budget