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 | Yes | The Municipality has allocated MKD 5,058,532 under its 2026 Road Programme. Additionally, the Government has adopted a decision approving a further allocation of MKD 1,082,358.00 | Programme for the Construction and Maintenance of Municipal Roads and Streets in the Municipality of Kochani for 2026 |
| 1.2 | Public procurements planned and/or carried out in relation to the measure | No | No changes have been recorded; the situation remains unchanged from the previous quarter (April–June 2026). | No changes have been recorded; the situation remains unchanged from the previous quarter (April–June 2026) |
| 1.3 | The necessary preconditions for carrying out activities related to the measure are in place (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) | No | No changes have been recorded; the situation remains unchanged from the previous quarter (April–June 2026). | No changes have been recorded; the situation remains unchanged from the previous quarter (April–June 2026). |
| 1.4 | Concrete activities related to the measure are being implemented | No | Additional funding is expected to be secured to cover the full amount required for the implementation of this measure. | Project team |
| 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 Mayor met with Minister without Portfolio Erjan Demir to discuss living conditions and infrastructure needs in the Roma settlements in Kochani. The meeting also addressed ways to accelerate the construction of the retaining wall. | Meeting between the Mayor of the Municipality of Kočani and the Minister without Portfolio. |
| 2.2 | The municipality (i.e. the competent institution) responds to requests for public information submitted about the specific measure | No | No requests concerning the specific measure were received during the period July–September 2026. | Project team |
| 2.3 | The municipality (i.e. the responsible institution) shares information about the measure at the request of stakeholders through meetings, interviews, gatherings, etc. | No | The Municipality received no requests from stakeholders for meetings, interviews or consultations concerning the specific measure during the period July–September 2026. | Project team |
| III. Citizen participation in decision-making | ||||
| 3.1 | Citizens are involved in decisions related to the implementation of the measure | No | No meetings were organized during the period July–September 2026. | Project team |
| 3.2 | Citizens have initiated participation in decisions related to the monitored measure | No | No new petitions or requests from citizens were submitted during the period July–September 2026. | Project team |
| Citizens were involved in the implementation of the specific measure through: | ||||
| 3.3.1 | Public assemblies, debates and forums | No | No public forums or debates were organised during the period July–September 2026. | Project team |
| 3.3.2 | Possibility of electronic participation via mobile apps, website, online forms, etc. | No | Online participation is not available. | No changes have been recorded; the situation remains unchanged from the previous quarter (April–June 2026). |
| 3.3.3 | Municipality open days | No | No open days were organised. However, the Mayor holds a public reception day every Tuesday. | No changes have been recorded; the situation remains unchanged from the previous quarter (April–June 2026). |