It has been four years since the government reorganization process, which primarily involved reducing the number of ministries, but did not extend to other bodies under their responsibility. This process was a result of an electoral promise and the subsequent agreement between the two parties, VV and LDK, which formed a postelection coalition to establish the government known as the “Government Kurti 1” in February 2020. Originally, there were 21 ministries, but as a result of the political agreement between VV and LDK, it was proposed to reduce the number to 15. However, due to political changes following the formation of the Hoti Government later in the same year, an additional ministry was added, bringing the total to 16 ministries. In 2021, with the formation of the Government Kurti 2, the number of ministries was reduced again to 15. The analysis focuses on several key aspects, including the rationale behind the organizational process, the legal framework, internal structure, classification, and the reorganization of job positions. Each segment is systematically examined, analyzing its impact on the government reorganization process and how it contributes to optimizing its functionality.

The analysis focuses on evaluating the rationale behind the organizational changes, examining how legal and structural aspects contribute to creating a more efficient and functional administration. It will include an in-depth review of the legal framework supporting the reorganization and its impact on the internal structure of the administration.

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In every constitutional democracy, independent institutions play a crucial role in maintaining checks and balances. In Albania, the State Audit Institution (SAI) is the highest supervisory authority for financial and administrative matters within public institutions. It provides recommendations for public institutions, the central government, local authorities, and public companies or joint-stock companies where the state holds a 50%+1 share. SAI also has a clear constitutional mandate to oversee and audit the use of public funds, ensuring they are managed responsibly and transparently.

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The Public Administration Reform Strategy in the Republic of Serbia (hereinafter PAR Strategy/ Strategy) was adopted in April 2021, covering the period from 2021 to 2030. During the three years of its implementation, a steady course of reform was set, although with varying results in the different reform areas. The Strategy introduced a three-tier coordination and management structure to improve efficiency, distinguishing between administrative and political levels. The first level, focused on expert and operational tasks, falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government (MPALSG). The Inter-Ministerial Project Group (IMPG) represents the second level. It is chaired by the Secretary of the MPALSG, and it includes coordinators of thematic areas of the Strategy. Other members of the IMPG include relevant representatives of civil society organisations (CSOs). The third, political level is the PAR Council, formed by the Government as the central strategic body for PAR. The Council represents the common political level of coordination of PAR and public finance reform. It is chaired by the Minister of Public Administration and Local Self-Government, with the deputy being the Minister of Finance. Members are appointed among line ministers and representatives of other state authorities, representatives of the Government of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina) and the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM).

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