Course aims:

To develop knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, and legal framework of evaluation and control in public administration
To build practical skills for applying evaluation and control methods, including planning, data analysis, and performance assessment in public institutions
To foster ethical and evidence-based decision-making by integrating transparency, accountability, and risk management into administrative processes.

Course Entry Requirements:

No specific requirements

Course contents:

Introduction: The Role of Evaluation and Control in Public Administration

Institutional and Regulatory Framework in Romania

European Principles of Public Administration

Evaluation Planning

Evaluation Methodologies

Data Collection and Analysis for Evaluation

Reporting and Use of Evaluation Results

Internal Managerial Control System (IMCS)

Risk Management in Public Institutions

Public Policy Evaluation (Stages, Types, Examples)

Compliance Control and Ethics in Public Administration

Evaluation of Programs and Projects Financed from European Funds

Digitalization, Data, and Control

Integration of Evaluation, Control, and Audit in Public Management

Teaching methods:

PowerPoint presentation, problem-based approach, logical demonstration

Learning outcomes:

Development of theoretical and practical competencies regarding the mechanisms, tools, and procedures of evaluation and control in public administration, with the aim of ensuring the efficiency, transparency, and legality of the administrative process.

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Final Written Exam - understanding of key theoretical concepts and Seminar Project and Participation -the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real administrative contexts

Recommended reading:

OECD/SIGMA, The Principles of Public Administration, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2023, 212.
European Commission, Better Regulation Guidelines and Toolbox, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2023, 256.
Secretariatul General al Guvernului, Codul controlului intern managerial al entităților publice (OSGG nr. 600/2018), Monitorul Oficial, Bucuresti, 2018, 145.
Agenția Națională a Funcționarilor Publici,, Ghid de implementare a managementului riscurilor în instituțiile publice, ANFP Publishing, București, 2019, 98.