The Ministry of Finance announced that it has made significant progress in implementing the 2024–2027 Reform Agenda, placing the emphasis on transparency, accountability and higher-quality management of public finances. According to the ministry, these reforms are of key importance for strengthening state capacities so that the country can secure, absorb and efficiently manage European Union funds.
The Ministry of Finance said that it has completed eight steps, out of the total 22 steps fulfilled by the country, which has led to the approval of 142.1 million euros under the Reform Agenda.
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These positions were highlighted by Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska at a working meeting with the ambassadors of the European Union member states, which was dedicated to the implementation of the Reform Agenda and the country’s priorities in the European integration process. She assessed that the Reform and Growth Instrument represents a crucial impetus for changes that will strengthen public institutions, advance management, encourage economic growth and accelerate the country’s path toward membership in the European Union.
The minister also underlined that the European Commission’s support for the country’s reform efforts, through regular monitoring meetings and the provision of technical assistance, helps advance key policy areas.
As part of the Reform Agenda, the Ministry of Finance has fulfilled the step related to strengthening public internal financial control. According to the ministry, the adoption of the Law on Public Internal Financial Control has ensured full harmonization with international standards and EU principles.
In addition, more than 80% of budget users at the central level and 75% at the local level submit reports on completed internal audits. Meanwhile, more than 70% of primary budget users at the central level have prepared a risk management document, including corruption risk, while identified risks are recorded in plans for their mitigation.
The statement also highlights progress in advancing the public procurement system. Specifically, the use of auctions for procurement during fiscal year 2025 has been reduced to a maximum of 40% of procurements, meeting the projected target for the use of e-auctions. Moreover, their share remains below the maximum threshold set in the Reform Agenda, contributing to greater transparency, competition and efficiency.
Progress has also been recorded in the implementation of the Law on Budgets, as well as in deepening reforms in public investment management. Following the adoption of the Regulation on Public Investment Management, the Ministry of Finance drafted and published guidelines for the preparation of feasibility studies and the Manual for the public investment management process. Training was also conducted for employees in the public sector on their implementation. The final priority list of public investment projects was approved by this committee in May 2026, while the next step remains its approval by the Government.
The ministry also said that a temporary IT solution has been developed, supplemented with data from approved project concepts and monitoring reports. In this way, a centralized database has been created that includes both projects under implementation and new projects at the national level, supporting the selection of candidate budget projects and the monitoring of their financial implementation.
During the past period, within the framework of the Reform Agenda, all 17 by-laws envisaged under the Law on Budgets have been adopted.
