19 adapted to the report structure, so that once filled-out, they can be easily incorporated in the main report on the visit. In the reports on visits to the institutions where PDLs are placed, NPM identifies deficiencies and issues recommendations in order to eliminate identified irregularity which could lead or lead to torture or ill-treatment. Once the deficiencies is identified or certain irregularity in work, relevant regulations and standards are referenced in the recommendation issued with which it is necessary to bring into line the actual state or conduct. Reports are delivered to visited institution and competent ministry, along with the invitation to a meeting during which the report is to be considered and reviewed. Subsequent to delivery of the report, NPM engages in permanent, continuous dialogue with the visited institution and competent ministry, in order to mutually analyze and examine current situation in the particular institution, as well as in the system as a whole. Based on the remarks to the report content, made by competent authorities and proved to be justified, NPM compiles revised version of the report. In order to maintain balance between confidentiality in its relation with authorities and the necessity of its transparency, NPM publishes the report on the visits to institutions i.e. posts them onto the website of the Protector of Citizens upon the completion of the reports analysis made during the course of the cooperative dialogue. 4.2. Material resources for performing the duties of the NPM In accordance with the explanatory note of the Law by which NPM was designated, necessary funds for its proper functioning in 2012, have been provided. The adopted budget of the Protector of Citizens62 for 201263 envisages separate funds intended for performing the duties of the NPM and amounting to RSD 7.670.000 (EUR 68.000)64. For the purpose of performing duties of the NMP, at the Protector of Citizens’ premises, two offices fully outfitted and a van were provided for the transport to the institutions at which team members conduct visits. 62 63 64 from RSD 162.839.000 (EUR 1.440.000) Law on Budget of the Republic of Serbia for year 2012 (“Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia “, No. 101/2011) this amount does not cover salaries of the employees working in the separate NPM organizational unit

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