Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN | Argentina | Governance Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Adaptable Program Loan | FY 2011 | Seq No: 9 | ARCHIVED on 09-Jul-2015 | ISR19929 | Implementing Agencies: Key Dates Key Project Dates Board Approval date:22-Feb-2011 Effectiveness Date:01-Aug-2011 Planned Mid Term Review Date:20-Jun-2014 Actual Mid-Term Review Date:26-May-2014 Original Closing Date:28-Feb-2016 Revised Closing Date:28-Feb-2016 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Program Development Objective for the Public Sector Strengthening Adaptable Program (APL) is to strengthen the institutions of the public administration of the Province of La Rioja to promote effective and sustainable delivery of essential public services for human and productive development. The Project Development Objective of the Public Sector Strengthening APL1 is to increase tax collection and improve expenditure quality, and to pilot improvements in public service delivery in the area of rural water management. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No PHRPDODEL Components Name Government Public Sector Reform Program:(Cost $24.00 M) Technical Assistance:(Cost $5.25 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO  Moderately Satisfactory  Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP)  Moderately Satisfactory  Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating  Substantial  Substantial 7/9/2015 Page 1 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) Implementation Status and Key Decisions Progress towards the program objectives has been moderately satisfactory and the Project continues to advance positively on most areas. To date, 70.8 percent of the loan proceeds have been disbursed and the PDO continues to be relevant, achievable and supported by Government priorities. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance  --  Substantial  Substantial Macroeconomic  --  Substantial  Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies  --  Substantial  Substantial Technical Design of Project or Program  --  Moderate  Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Sustainability  --  Substantial  Substantial Fiduciary  --  Substantial  Substantial Environment and Social  --  Substantial  Substantial Stakeholders  --  Substantial  Substantial Other  --  --  -- Overall  --  Substantial  Substantial Results Project Development Objective Indicators PHINDPDOTBL  Increased local tax revenue (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 7/9/2015 Page 2 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) Value 159.00 541.00 257.00 514.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Target for 2015 is 514.00, to be reported between December 2015 and March 2016. Target is expected to be achieved. PHINDPDOTBL  Increased share of budgeted primary expenditures executed (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 79.10 90.72 88.72 90.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Target for 2015 is 90.00%, to be reported between December 2015 and March 2016. Target is expected to be achieved. PHINDPDOTBL  Higher share of budgeted projects which are drawn from the provincial development plan (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 40.16 54.76 50.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Target for 2015 was achieved (50%). PHINDPDOTBL  Increased proportion of competitive bidding in at least 2 Secretariats (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Target for 2014 was 5% and was achieved, based on new evidence presented during May 2015 mission. Target for 2015 is 20% and is 7/9/2015 Page 3 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) expected to be achieved. PHINDPDOTBL  Increased efficiency in the management of irrigation water supply systems (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 5.00 11.00 11.00 18.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Results continue to be partial. Previously reported CUAs currently have the following level of advancement for 2014: Vichigasta and Villa Castelli 20%; Nonogasta and Vinchina 10%; and Anillaco 5%. The delays in achievement of this indicator are associated with the decision of the IPALAR to provide assistance directly to WUAs instead of through a consultant. This decision has promoted the institutionalization of the work done by IPALAR but also affected the timeline of implementation. The target for 2015 is to have 5 CUAs consolidated. The achievement of this target will be assessed by October 2016 when the process is complete and information becomes available. Overall Comments Intermediate Results Indicators PHINDIRITBL  Number of land parcels updated and integrated in the urban cadastre (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 37291.00 41901.00 11000.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Please note that the value reported above is cumulative. The target for 2015 is 2,500. With 4,610 new parcels updated and integrated between January 2015 and May 2015 this target has already been achieved. 7/9/2015 Page 4 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) PHINDIRITBL  Number of tax arrears accounts in excess of AR$5,000 processed for collection (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 3977.00 4171.00 6500.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Please note that the value reported above is cumulative. The target for 2015 is 1,500. Between January 2015 and May 2015, 194 tax arrears accounts in excess of AR$5,000 have been processed for collection. The DGIP expects a strong increase of the number of processed tax arrears accounts in the second half of 2015 due to the implementation of coercive measures. PHINDIRITBL  Increase in pending tax arrears cases send to court (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 139.00 87.00 510.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments The target for 2015 is 120 and is expected to be achieved. PHINDIRITBL  Increase of integral audits for Gross Income Tax (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 170.00 63.00 850.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments The Target for 2015 is 200 and is expected to be achieved. 7/9/2015 Page 5 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) PHINDIRITBL  Delegation of tax enforcement powers to DGIP (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments DGIP Resolution No. 25, August 10, 2011. PHINDIRITBL  The Public Sector Reform Program has been budgeted and budget programs have been designed for this purpose (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments The Borrower has budgeted the reform program by the signature date of this loan. Complied for 2011 budget through resolution 1030/2010. PHINDIRITBL  Programmatic structure and effective physical and financial indicators have been introduced in the budget process and is updated (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N N N Y Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Expected for formulation of 2017 budget. 7/9/2015 Page 6 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) PHINDIRITBL  Staff trained in strategic planning and program budgeting (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 75.00 79.00 40.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Please note that the value reported above is cumulative. The non-cumulative target for 2015 is 10. Between January and May 2015, 4 staff members of the DGP have been trained. It is expected that the target of 10 will be achieved by the end of 2015. PHINDIRITBL  Number of budget amendments affecting appropriations between budget programs or expenditure categories (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 380.00 181.00 226.00 249.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Please note that the above reported number of 226 is provisional and refers to 2014. The target for 2015 is 250. No numbers for 2015 have been reported yet. PHINDIRITBL  Number of Secretariats with strategic and operative plan updated (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Please note that the value reported above is cumulative. The 2014 target of 2 was not achieved. The target for 2015 is 2. With support from the TA, the Government is currently working on the 2014 and 2015 targets. For 2015, 3 Secretariats (Health, Education, and IPALAR) have been identified to have their strategic and operative plans updated by the end of 2015. 7/9/2015 Page 7 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) PHINDIRITBL  Number of Directorate of Financial Administration preparing reports on program budgeting and monitoring (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1.00 0.00 10.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments The 2014 target of 3 was not achieved. Target for 2015 is 4. No 2015 values have been reported yet. Technical Assistance is expected to help attain target. PHINDIRITBL  Adoption of a Legal Public Procurement Framework (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Adopted December 2012. PHINDIRITBL  Adoption of secondary legislation, operational manual and standard bidding documents. (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Target achieved with delay. Public Procurement Law entered in full effect on March 16, 2014. Province has adopted the following secondary legislation: Decree No. 2350, Finance Ministry Resolution No. 298, Procurement Directory Directive No. 02/2014 and 04/2014. 7/9/2015 Page 8 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) PHINDIRITBL  Percentage of provincial central administration expenditure covered in procurement audit that verifies the compliance with the new procurement law and its regulation. (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 40.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments So far, no procurement audit could be carried out due to delays in the enactment of the procurement law. The first audit of public contracts is expected for 2016. PHINDIRITBL  Procurement Policy Unit (PPU)/Regulatory Body is established and staffed. (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Procurement Unit was established in March 2012 through Decree 108 (Direccion General de Coordinacion de los Sistemas de Contratacion). PHINDIRITBL  Accreditation system is established (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Created October 2012. 7/9/2015 Page 9 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) PHINDIRITBL  Number of Procurement Staff trained and accredited (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 13.00 13.00 16.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Please note that the value reported above is cumulative. The cumulative 2014 target of 11 was overachieved. The cumulative target for 2015 is 16 and the non-cumulative target for 2015 is 5. PHINDIRITBL  Number of Government Secretariats that present and monitor an annual procurement plan (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Current restructuring is expected to revise this indicator to account for delays in the enactment of the procurement law. Technical assistance is expected to help attain targets for this indicator. PHINDIRITBL  Terms of Reference for Procurement Efficiency Study (Quick Gains) (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N N N Y Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments The procurement efficiency study is expected to be carried out in 2017. 7/9/2015 Page 10 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) PHINDIRITBL  Procurement Information System is established and statistical data on procurement outcomes and methodologies used by institutions available (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments A procurement information system is expected to be up and running by 2015. PHINDIRITBL  Number of farmers trained on management on techniques related to access to water (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1136.00 1136.00 3600.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Please note that the above reported number refers to 2014. The target for 2014 was 1000 and overachieved with 1,136 farmers trained. The target for 2015 is 600. The achievement of this target will be assessed by October 2016 when the process is complete and information becomes available. PHINDIRITBL  Water User Associations compliant with irrigation regulation (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 5.00 5.00 15.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Please note that the value reported above is cumulative. Results continue to be partial. Vichigasta and Villa Castelli 20%, Nonoganta and Vinchina 10% and Anillaco 5%. The delays in achievement of this indicator are associated with the decision of the IPALAR to provide assistance directly to WUAs instead of through a consultant. This decision has promoted the institutionalization of the IPALAR but also affected the timeline for implementation. The target for 2015 is 5. The achievement of this target will be assessed in October 2016 when the process is complete and information becomes available. 7/9/2015 Page 11 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) PHINDIRITBL  Number of additional WUAs that have increased their number of fee paying users by at least 20% (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 10.00 10.00 18.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Please note that the value reported above is cumulative. The targets for 2014 have been achieved. The target for 2015 is 5 and its achievement will be verified between December 2015 and March 2016. PHINDIRITBL  Increase in number of Water User Associations that reduced the time elapsed between irrigation turns by 50% (from a current averageof 30 days to 15 days) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 6.00 6.00 16.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Please note that the value reported above is cumulative. Results continue to be partial. Vichigasta and Villa Castelli 20%, Nonoganta and Vinchina 10% and Anillaco 5%. The delays in achievement of this indicator are associated with the decision of the IPALAR to provide assistance directly to WUAs instead of through a consultant. This decision has promoted the institutionalization of the IPALAR but also affected the timeline for implementation. The target for 2015 is 5. The achievement of this target will be assessed in October 2016 when the process is complete and information becomes available. PHINDIRITBL  Additional number of households in remote areas with access to a drinking water system (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 707.00 707.00 750.00 Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Please note that the value reported above is cumulative. The 2014 target of 150 was overachieved with 207 additional households with access to a drinking water system. The target for 2015 is 150. Achievement of this target will be verified by March 2016. 7/9/2015 Page 12 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) PHINDIRITBL  Sector Environment Assessment (SEA) (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 22-Feb-2011 30-Dec-2014 26-Jun-2015 26-Feb-2016 Comments Target achieved. Assessment was concluded and findings shared with the counterpart during the first half of 2014. Overall Comments Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed Disbursed P121836 IBRD-80080 Effective USD 30.00 30.00 0.00 21.83 8.17 73% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P121836 IBRD-80080 Effective 22-Feb-2011 30-May-2011 01-Aug-2011 28-Feb-2016 28-Feb-2016 Cumulative Disbursements 7/9/2015 Page 13 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Public Sector Strengthening Program - APL1 (P121836) Restructuring History Level Approved on 26-Jun-2012 ,Level 2 Approved on 05-Dec-2014 Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 7/9/2015 Page 14 of 14 Public Disclosure Copy