The Cost of Security - Procurement Performance in the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia
The Cost of Security - Procurement Performance in the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia

Author(s): Vladimir Erceg
Subject(s): Politics, Civil Society, Public Administration, Government/Political systems, Security and defense
Published by: BCBP Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku
Keywords: Police; Serbian Security Policy; Transparency
Summary/Abstract: With austerity measures in force and a period of increasing social instability in the Republic of Serbia, the police sustain significant financial and morale damage due to the mismanagement of public funds through inexpedient and corrupt procurement practices. Improving the police procurement performance guarantees more available funds for much needed equipment, uniforms and technology. This would in turn significantly improve the effectiveness of the police force, make it more resilient to corruption and more ready for public security challenges in the future. The body responsible for police and public safety, the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia (MoI), has adopted and implemented all legally binding procurement legislation, but is yet to assess whether the procurement performance has really improved. Real state of the MoI procurement practice is assessed through publically available data on a number of performance indicators grouped in four dimensions: transparency, procurement planning, procurement implementation and competition.

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