Accountability
Effectiveness of scrutiny of public authorities by independent oversight institutions

Effectiveness of scrutiny of public authorities by independent oversight institutions

This indicator measures the extent to which there is a functioning system of oversight institutions providing independent and effective supervision over all state administration bodies. The strength of the legislative framework is assessed, as well as the effectiveness of oversight institutions in changing practices in the state administration and building trust among the population.

Effective scrutiny by oversight bodies - at a glance

Average indicator values are presented for each area and country. Click on the rows and columns to sort the table by highest value, or “show progress” to include trends over time.
ALB XKV MNE MKD SRB UKR AVG
Ombudsman independence and mandate
80
90
90
80
90
70
86
SAI independence and mandate
100
100
100
90
90
80
96
Independence of the judiciary
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Implementation of Ombudsman recommendations (%)
0
0
25
0
0
0
5
Implementation of SAI recommendations (%)
50
25
50
25
75
100
45
Independence of oversight bodies by citizens (%)
40
20
20
20
40
0
28
Trust in oversight institutions by citizens (%)
40
20
40
20
60
0
36
Strength of oversight bodies by citizens
60
40
60
60
60
0
56

Compare performance

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Western Balkans
Highest Value
2017

Albania, 2021

Ombudsman independence and mandate SAI independence and mandate Independence of the judiciary Implementation of Ombudsman recommendations (%) Implementation of SAI recommendations (%) Independence of oversight bodies by citizens (%) Trust in oversight institutions by citizens (%) Strength of oversight bodies by citizens

Most significant change

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Albania from 2017 to 2021

Independence of oversight bodies by citizens (%) Trust in oversight institutions by citizens (%)