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Lithuania : Integrity Scorecard Report > Sub-Category: Anti-Corruption Agency
Indicators		Score
74	Is there an agency (or group of agencies) with a legal mandate to address corruption?	100
75	Is the anti-corruption agency effective?	75
76	Can citizens access the anti-corruption agency?	75

Indicator and sub-Indicator Details

Is there an agency (or group of agencies) with a legal mandate to address corruption?

74: In law, is there an agency (or group of agencies) with a legal mandate to address corruption?

Score:

YES

Comments:

References: Special Investigations Service

Law on the Special Investigations Service: [ LINK ]

Is the anti-corruption agency effective?

75a: In law, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) is protected from political interference.

Score:

YES

Comments:

References: Law on the Special Investigations Service (Articles 16 and 17): [ LINK ]

75b: In practice, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) is protected from political interference.

Score:

100

Comments: This agency (the Special Investigations Service) is typically independent, yet is sometimes influenced in its work by negative or positive political incentives. This includes political appointments and threat of reforms. The agency is not provided with some specific data needed to carry out its investigations (it depends on State Security Department in obtaining some specific data).

References: Algimantas Cepas, director, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

Rytis Juozapavicius, Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter (Vilnius, Sept. 18, 2008)

Egle Kavoliunaite, head of Legal System Research Department, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

75c: In practice, the head of the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) is protected from removal without relevant justification.

Score:

100

Comments: On June 10, 2004, the head of Special Investigations Service was forced to leave his position before the expiration of his term.

References: Algimantas Cepas, director, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

Rytis Juozapavicius, Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter (Vilnius, Sept. 18, 2008)

Egle Kavoliunaite, head of Legal System Research Department, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

75d: In practice, appointments to the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) are based on professional criteria.

Score:

100

Comments: Appointments are usually based on professional qualifications. Individuals appointed may have clear party loyalties (e.g., former head of STT had clear affiliations with one of the political parties).

References: Algimantas Cepas, director, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

Rytis Juozapavicius, Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter (Vilnius, Sept. 18, 2008)

75e: In practice, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) has a professional, full-time staff.

Score:

100

Comments:

References: Algimantas Cepas, director, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

Rytis Juozapavicius, Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter (Vilnius, Sept. 18, 2008)

Egle Kavoliunaite, head of Legal System Research Department, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

75f: In practice, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) receives regular funding.

Score:

100

$Scoring Criteria :: 100 Score Criteria: The agency (or agencies) has a predictable source of funding that is fairly consistent from year to year. Political considerations are not a major factor in determining agency funding. <p>50 Score Criteria: The agency (or agencies) has a regular source of funding, but may be pressured by cuts, or threats of cuts to the agency budget. Political considerations have an effect on agency funding. <p>0 Score Criteria: The agency\'s funding sources are unreliable. Funding may be removed arbitrarily or as retaliation for agency actions.$

Comments:

References: Algimantas Cepas, director, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

Rytis Juozapavicius, Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter (Vilnius, Sept. 18, 2008)

75g: In practice, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) makes regular public reports.

Score:

100

Comments:

References: Algimantas Cepas, director, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

Rytis Juozapavicius, Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter (Vilnius, Sept. 18, 2008)

Egle Kavoliunaite, head of Legal System Research Department, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

75h: In practice, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) has sufficient powers to carry out its mandate.

Score:

100

Comments:

References: Algimantas Cepas, director, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

Rytis Juozapavicius, Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter (Vilnius, Sept. 18, 2008)

75i: In practice, when necessary, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) independently initiates investigations.

Score:

100

Comments:

References: Algimantas Cepas, director, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

Rytis Juozapavicius, Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter (Vilnius, Sept. 18, 2008)

Egle Kavoliunaite, head of Legal System Research Department, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

Can citizens access the anti-corruption agency?

76a: In practice, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) acts on complaints within a reasonable time period.

Score:

100

Comments:

References: Algimantas Cepas, director, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

Rytis Juozapavicius, Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter (Vilnius, Sept. 18, 2008)

Egle Kavoliunaite, head of Legal System Research Department, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

76b: In practice, citizens can complain to the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) without fear of recrimination.

Score:

100

Comments:

References: Algimantas Cepas, director, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)

Rytis Juozapavicius, Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter (Vilnius, Sept. 18, 2008)

Egle Kavoliunaite, head of Legal System Research Department, Law Institute (Vilnius, Sept. 1, 2008)