The Ministry of Finance in the Republic of Albania has stated that it is unable to grant a positive response to the Ministry of Health’s request concerning the employment status and outstanding salaries of contractors at the Children’s Diseases Clinic. The contractors, who began working in January, protested outside the Ministry of Finance last week, demanding resolution regarding their employment standing and payment of wages. The Ministry of Finance’s department responsible for local matters clarified that its responses to employment requests from budget users are strictly governed by established legal regulations and statutory timelines.
Officials noted that in this specific instance, the Ministry of Finance has acted in accordance with the law. They indicated that based on the formal request submitted, a positive opinion cannot be issued due to the legal principle of ex post facto. The statement emphasized adherence to established legal frameworks when processing employment matters.
The refusal to approve the contractors’ status is therefore presented as a procedural adherence rather than a discretionary decision. The Ministry maintains that its actions are guided by the existing legal mandates governing public sector employment and budgetary allocations. This position indicates a formal barrier to resolving the contractors’ pay and status issues through the Ministry’s approval channels, despite the ongoing demands from the clinic staff and the Ministry of Health.
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This delay in funding for essential pediatric care is deeply concerning for the local community.