U.S.-Montenegro Partnership for Municipal Development

DevTech advised the Government of Montenegro on reform of legislation of the powers and functions of local governments and the development of a more efficient, equitable system of intergovernmental finance in Montenegro. This included reviewing and analyzing existing laws governing municipal and intergovernmental finance systems including, among others: the Laws on Self-Government, Public Expenditures, and Public Revenues and advising on draft legislation and ensuring that the new legislation addresses the interests and needs of municipal governments. The advisory service focused on conducting an analysis of social equity and fiscal efficiency impacts of current revenue and expenditure assignment system, tax sharing, and grant policies and developing recommendations for improvement based on their affects on local governments. In addition, DevTech completed an analysis of the property tax and assisted in the development of a new property tax law and system. DevTech's work includes analysis, advice, and public information for reform.