1. Experience with the use of monitoring results Ms Blagica Novkovska, MSc, Director General of the State Statistical Office

2. Background The role of Eurostat in the process of compliance monitoring The role of NSIs in the process of compliance monitoring The role of SMIS in the process of compliance monitoring SSO participated in 5 rounds – since 2005 The SMIS database aims at following the compliance of the country’s statistical system towards the European one in a systematic way as it is described in the SRC

3. Use of monitoring results from a compliance round Analysis Activity plan Monitoring Input

4. Analysing phase Distribution of a draft generated report to the SSO and other authorised bearers As a result of the analysis of Eurostat’s evaluation and the recommended action for the 2008 round: -the number of data sets sent to Eurostat has been increased -eDAMIS presentation, to other authorised bearers, on:  eDAMIS Web Porta (eWP)  eDAMIS Web Application (eWA)  eDAMIS Web Forms (eWF). It is expected that the number of data transmitted sets will increase in the course of this year

5. Preparation of an Activity Plan Distribution of the final report Preparation and distribution of a scheme with recommended actions Preparation of the Activity Plan with: -activities to be undertaken -responsible unit -timeframe One extract for National Accounts This scheme served as a good base for the discussions with Eurostat representatives during the annual mission.

6. Monitoring of the implementation of the planned activities Monitoring of the realisation of the activities is provided on a monthly basis. In the cases where there are some delays, an explanation to the Executive Board has to be provided.

7. Input of the Planned Activities Strategic planning - June Annual Working Programme - September Budget Planning - September NPAA - November

8. Conclusions Usage of the monitoring results is an inseparable part of the process of strategic planning and management Monitoring round to have shorter lifecycle Enlarge SMIS+ application with additional reports

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