eGov Project handed over the source code of the e-Tax services application to the PRO - July 15, 2010

Following four year of successful implementation and support to the e-Tax system, the eGov Project handed over the source code to the Public Revenue Office (PRO). As confirmed action and dedication to the e-Tax sustainability, PRO's has listed e-Tax system in their Strategic Plan for 2010/2012 where the main goal is to increase the use of the e-Tax services. Targeted percentage that PRO would likes to be fulfilled by the end of year 2010 is 25% (or around 25,000 companies) of all companies registered as taxpayers to start using the system. Currently, 5% of all eligible companies are using the system.

In addition, the eGov Project has recommended that the PRO undertake all the steps necessary to ensure proper use and unimpeded functioning of the software application. It was also recommended that the PRO signs a Service Level Agreement (SLA) or similar agreement for maintenance of the software application with the actual software developer or with another software developer to ensure smooth and uninterrupted functioning of the entire system.

Prezentation of Online Registration of Employment, June 18, 2010

eGov Project presented the Online Registration of Employment system and its functionalities in front of for more than 50 HR Managers at the one day workshop organized by Macedonian Human Resources Association. Presentation was delivered by Mr.Darko Janevski.

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e-Procurement a Model Solution for Implementing Public Procurement, June 8, 2010

e-Procurement system was presented as a model solution for implementing the "Public Procurement - From law to Practice", as the title of the 2nd Regional Conference on Public Procurement hosted by the Macedonia's Public Procurement Bureau and EU SIGMA Project. The conference was attended by representatives from the European Commission, EU member-states, SIGMA and all regional public procurement agencies

MORE EFFICIENT USE OF TAX-PAYER MONEY THROUGH e-PROCUREMENT , February 10, 2010

USAID and the Public Procurement Bureau announced the launch of a new system that integrates the e-Procurement system with a software solution developed by the Public Procurement Bureau for publishing contract notices and notifications.

This integrated software creates a one-stop-shop for public procurement in Macedonia, improving the efficiency and transparency of the public procurement system in the country.
“This system is among the most advanced electronic procurement systems in the world. Neither the U.S. Government nor EU countries have managed to automate the whole procurement process on a national level. The system in Macedonia has been recognized at many international procurement conferences, and several neighboring countries have already expressed a strong interest in following Macedonia’s lead.” said Philip Reeker, US Ambassador to Macedonia.

The American people, through USAID, have provided comprehensive support to the reform of Macedonia’s public procurement system by streamlining complex procedures and improving the interaction between government institutions and the business community with the use of information technology.

The USAID e-Government Project (eGov) has helped the Government of Macedonia establish an electronic procurement system that fully complies with European Union directives and supports all forms of public procurement, including electronic-auctions. The e-auctions, through which the government seeks the lowest price for the goods and services they are purchasing, have been tremendously valuable, saving the government U.S. $1.7 million in 2009. Last year, the eGov project trained 840 people from the public and business sector on how to use the e-procurement system. Currently, there are over 1900 registered users of the system in Macedonia.