Evolution of the Administrative Accountability System in Lithuania
Evolution of the Administrative Accountability System in Lithuania

Summary/Abstract: The process of developing administrative accountability is the focus of this case. Accountability is defined as the process in which public agencies and civil servants operating inside the public administration answer to the public, directly or through the parliament, for public policy, financial management and administrative discretion. Accountability is understood as both "an end in itself— representing democratic values — and a means towards the development of more efficient and effective organisations"1. The following case analyzes the problem of a mismatch between the present situation and the need to ensure that the Lithuanian civil service becomes accountable to the public for its actions. Three case situations on accountability for policy, financial management and administrative discretion are presented. The case then outlines the main measures of public administration reform in Lithuania and their effects on administrative accountability, while the concluding section examines the process of implementation.

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