SCOPE OF WORK

Considering the complexity of project cycle management, in addition to the projects it prepares and implements in its field of activity, VSC DA provides assistance to interested institutions in all phases of the preparation process, particularly:

• Monitoring and informing beneficiaries regarding funding opportunities
• Organising informative workshops on open calls
• Establishment and development of partnerships
• Establishment and strengthening of cross-border and international cooperation
• Expert support in the preparation of project documentation
• Preparation of project documentation
• Preparation of expert documentation for the purpose of applying for calls/tenders from various funding sources

Activities of implementation and monitoring of programs and projects co-financed and/or financed from EU funds and other international and national funding sources, as well as cooperation with institutions authorised for the implementation of programs and projects include:

• Informing the beneficiary of the obligations under the grant agreement
• Enabling smooth implementation of project activities in accordance with the Gantt chart of activities
• Drawing up a procurement plan, and participation in the preparation of tender documents
• Preparation of reports and other implementation documents in cooperation with the beneficiary
• Informing about possible external influences that may affect the implementation of the project to a greater or lesser extent

In different organisational forms, since the beginning of the Agency’s work, the Department has carried out:

• Research, organisation and management of bilateral, multilateral cooperation between the Agency and EU institutions and entities, international organisation, cross-border and transnational agencies and institutions
• Preparation and implementation of projects, activities and programs in the field of research and development, and cross-border and transnational cooperation
• Connecting relevant stakeholders within the triple helix approach – public administration, entrepreneurship, and the scientific and research community at the national and international level

The Department, pursuant to the Act on Regional Development of the Republic of Croatia (OG 147/2014), and the Act on Amendments to the Act on Regional Development of the Republic of Croatia (OG 123/2017, OG 118/18), performs the following public authority tasks of public interest:

• Develops county development strategies and other strategic and development documents for the county area and their implementation documents
• Verifies the compliance of strategic planning documents of the county’s development with hierarchically superior strategic planning documents
• Performs professional and advisory tasks related to the implementation of the Development Plan of Vukovar-Srijem County and other strategic, development and implementation documents for the county area, and reports to the founder and the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds on their implementation
• Cooperates with the Ministry and all other relevant stakeholders on strategic planning and development management for the county area
• Coordinates the county local self-government units’ activities related to regional development
• Participates in the work of the Partnership Council of the VSC

The Department, in its scope of work, performs:

• A number of different activities essential for the business and survival of the Agency as a public institution
• Legal tasks from the entire Agency’s scope of activity through the role of regional coordinator
• Conclusion of various types of contracts, agreements, keeping personnel records of all employees

The proper functioning of the registration records, archiving of the Agency’s official documents

Implementation of occupational safety measures, monitoring of positive regulations of the Republic of Croatia

• Bookkeeping and accounting in accordance with the laws, and salary calculations of all employees

The annual financial plans of the Agency are prepared as well as the annual financial report of the Agency, all in accordance with the Statute of the Vukovar-Srijem County Development Agency as the fundamental act of the institution.