Monitoring matrix
| No. | Monitoring criterion | Status | Description & comments | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Implementation of the monitored measure | ||||
| 1.1 | Budget funds allocated in the municipality's 2026 budget for implementing the measure | No | No separate budget item for the cleaning of illegal dumps has been identified in the 2026 Budget of the Municipality of Krivogastani. The funds are not clearly allocated, as they are included under the general communal services category without a specified amount dedicated to this measure. The allocated amount of 150,000 denars under communal services covers both waste collection and the cleaning of illegal dumps. Funding is planned entirely from the municipality’s own budget resources. | Programs for the Development of Communal Services in the Settlements of the Municipality of Krivogastani for the Period 2026–2028 and the Budget of the Municipality of Krivogastani and JKP Pelagonija, adopted on 12 December 2025. The Budget of the Municipality of Krivogaštani was adopted on 29 December 2025 |
| 1.2 | Public procurements planned and/or carried out in relation to the measure | No | The Public Procurement Plan does not include any public procurements for this measure. | Public Procurement Plan of the Municipality of Krivogastani
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| 1.3 | The necessary preconditions for carrying out activities related to the measure are in place (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) | Yes | The precondition for implementing this measure is the identification and mapping of illegal dumps, followed by their removal. | Meeting with the Director of JKP Pelagonija on 19 June 2026 |
| 1.4 | Concrete activities related to the measure are being implemented | Yes | The Pelagonija Public Utility Company profile and the Municipality’s page contain chronological photo evidence and reports on field actions undertaken to address illegal dumps, which remain a frequent problem in rural areas. Critical locations are mapped and cleaned through extraordinary seasonal interventions using heavy machinery (excavators and trucks) to remove accumulated solid, construction, and bulky waste at the entrances and exits of settlements (including Krivogastani, Obrshani, Vogjani, Bela Crkva, etc.). The implemented activities are fully consistent with the objectives defined in the program. | |
| II. Transparency and accountability of the municipality/institution | ||||
| 2.1 | The municipality (i.e. the responsible institution) regularly shares information about the measure on its website and social media | Yes | The Municipality of Krivogastani maintains an active official website providing information related to waste management. The Public Utility Company Pelagonija does not currently have an active website; however, its website is under development and is expected to become operational soon. Both institutions maintain active Facebook pages where they publish information on activities related to the cleaning of illegal dumps. | |
| 2.2 | The municipality (i.e. the competent institution) responds to requests for public information submitted about the specific measure | No | During this quarter, LAG Agro Leader did not submit any requests for access to public information regarding this specific measure. The Municipality did not receive any requests for public information related to the measure during this period. | Discussion with the person responsible for Requests for Public Information on 19 June 2026 |
| 2.3 | The municipality (i.e. the responsible institution) shares information about the measure at the request of stakeholders through meetings, interviews, gatherings, etc. | Yes | During this quarter, LAG Agro Leader held a meeting with the officer responsible for access to public information. | Meeting with the person responsible for access to public information on 19 June 2026 |
| III. Citizen participation in decision-making | ||||
| 3.1 | Citizens are involved in decisions related to the implementation of the measure | No | No formal consultations or meetings with citizens were held this quarter. | Discussion with the Secretary of the Municipality on 19 June 2026 |
| 3.2 | Citizens have initiated participation in decisions related to the monitored measure | No | During the quarterly period, no written requests, petitions, or formal civic initiatives were officially submitted to the Municipality of Krivogastani or the Public Utility Company Pelagonija. Additionally, no evidence of citizen participation in municipal council sessions related to this measure was identified. | Meeting with the Secretary of the Municipality of Krivogaštani and the Director of JKP ‘Pelagonija’ Krivogaštani on 19 June 2026 |
| Citizens were involved in the implementation of the specific measure through: | ||||
| 3.3.1 | Public assemblies, debates and forums | Yes | LAG Agro Leader initiated and organized a public gathering—a field meeting held on May 13th 2026 in Krivogastani related to this measure. During the meeting, current challenges and implementation-related issues were discussed with citizens. Twenty participants from different age groups and settlements took part in the meeting. | Direct field meeting with citizens on 13 May 2026 |
| 3.3.2 | Possibility of electronic participation via mobile apps, website, online forms, etc. | No | The Municipality of Krivogastani does not provide an electronic mechanism for citizen participation through its official website. | https://krivogastani.gov.mk/Municipality website |
| 3.3.3 | Municipality open days | Yes | Although the Municipality of Krivogastani does not have a designated open day, citizens can visit the municipal offices daily and seek information or raise issues related to the measure. There is no specific open day dedicated to municipal waste collection services, including service regularity, territorial coverage, and efficiency. On average, 4–5 citizens visit the municipality each day. During these visits, citizens raise concerns related to living conditions, report issues such as uncollected waste, and submit other requests related to municipal services. | Findings provided from discussions with representatives of the Municipality and JKP ‘Pelagonija’ on 19 June 2026 |