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 status of the measure remains unchanged compared with the previous reporting period (1 April–30 June 2026) | Minutes of the meeting with Centar Municipality held on 29 August 2026. |
| 1.2 | Public procurements planned and/or carried out in relation to the measure | No | Compared with the previous reporting period (1 April–30 June 2026), there has been no change; the public call has still not been published. | Minutes of the meeting with Centar Municipality held on 29 August 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 | Compared with the previous reporting period (1 April–30 June 2026), there has been no change. The public call, a key prerequisite for initiating implementation of the measure, has yet to be published. | Minutes of the meeting with Centar Municipality held on 29 August 2026. |
| 1.4 | Concrete activities related to the measure are being implemented | No | Compared with the previous reporting period (1 April–30 June 2026), there has been no change. No support activities have been recorded for older citizens—pensioners at social risk—and implementation of the measure has yet to begin. | Minutes of the meeting with Centar Municipality held on 29 August 2026. |
| 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 | No | Compared with the previous reporting period (1 April–30 June 2026), there has been no change. No activities to support older citizens—pensioners at social risk—have been recorded, and implementation of the measure has yet to begin. | - Minutes of the meeting with Centar Municipality held on 29 August 2026. |
| 2.2 | The municipality (i.e. the competent institution) responds to requests for public information submitted about the specific measure | No | During the current reporting period, no requests for access to public information related to the monitored measure were recorded. | Minutes of the meeting with Centar Municipality held on 29 August 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 | Centar Municipality continued to maintain open communication with the monitoring team of the National Network “Women for Women” (NNWW) regarding the monitored measure. On 29 August 2026, a meeting was held between the monitor responsible for Centar Municipality and the Head and several members of the Social Work Department. The discussion focused on the measure’s implementation, and communication continued via email to verify whether any changes had occurred in its implementation. | • Minutes of the meeting with Centar Municipality, dated 29 August 2026. |
| III. Citizen participation in decision-making | ||||
| 3.1 | Citizens are involved in decisions related to the implementation of the measure | Yes | Citizens were directly involved in the development of the Programme, as noted in the April–June report. According to the written response received by email, the measure has not yet been implemented. Information on the eligibility requirements, criteria, and application procedure is planned to be disseminated through pensioners’ clubs and Centar Municipality’s communication channels following the measure’s announcement, scheduled for October 2026. | • Email correspondence dated 28 September 2026. |
| 3.2 | Citizens have initiated participation in decisions related to the monitored measure | No | No specific initiatives, petitions, or other forms of proactive citizen engagement related to the measure were identified during the reporting period. | Email correspondence dated 28 September 2026. |
| Citizens were involved in the implementation of the specific measure through: | ||||
| 3.3.1 | Public assemblies, debates and forums | No | As noted in the previous reporting period (April–June 2026), the Municipality provides opportunities for electronic participation and communication through its website and digital channels; however, no dedicated channel is available for the monitored measure. Citizens’ interest in and use of these mechanisms remain low, a trend that applies to municipal programmes in general. | • Email correspondence dated 28 September 2026. |
| 3.3.2 | Possibility of electronic participation via mobile apps, website, online forms, etc. | Yes | As noted in the previous reporting period (April–June 2026), the Municipality provides opportunities for electronic participation and communication through its website and digital channels; however, no dedicated channel is available for the monitored measure. Citizens’ interest in and use of these mechanisms remain low, a trend that applies to municipal programmes in general. | • Email correspondence dated 28 September 2026. |
| 3.3.3 | Municipality open days | No | As reported in the previous reporting period (1 April–30 June 2026), the Municipality does not have a formally designated “open day” during the week. Citizens can contact the relevant municipal departments directly on any working day to request information, ask questions, or seek consultations. No information was received during the current reporting period indicating any change in this practice. | Minutes of the meeting with the Municipality of Centar, 29 August 2026 Field questionnaire |