The working delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology conducted a field survey at the Public Administration Service Center of Quang Ninh province.
Attending the working session, on behalf of the working delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology, there was Mr. Cao Huy Long, Deputy Director of the Department of Organization and Personnel - Head of the delegation, and members of the delegation were representatives of a number of functional units of the Ministry.
On the side of Quang Ninh province, there were Mr. Vu Tat Bang, Deputy Chief of Office of the Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Nguyen Hai Van, Director of the Provincial Public Administration Service Center.
On the side of the Department of Science and Technology of Quang Ninh, there were Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Provincial Party Committee member, Party Secretary, Director of the Department; together with the Board of Directors of the Department and leaders of the departments and affiliated units.
Speaking at the working session, Mr. Cao Huy Long, Deputy Director of the Department of Organization and Personnel, Ministry of Science and Technology, emphasized: The working delegation wishes to listen to and grasp the actual situation of implementing the two-level local government model in Quang Ninh province, especially the results of decentralization, delegation of powers, difficulties and obstacles in decentralization. The Ministry of Science and Technology is interested in implementing administrative procedures that have been decentralized to the provincial People's Committees, in order to ensure convenient and smooth service for people and businesses; ...
Mr. Cao Huy Long, Head of the working delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology, spoke at the working session.
Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Quang Ninh, said: In recent times, the Department of Science and Technology of Quang Ninh has made efforts to implement key tasks according to the 2-level local government model, especially in the fields of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. Besides the achieved results, the implementation still has difficulties and obstacles. The Department hopes that the Ministry of Science and Technology will continue to pay attention, support and remove obstacles so that Quang Ninh can better promote the role of science and technology, promote digital transformation and innovation in local socio -economic development.
After merging the Department of Science and Technology with the Department of Information and Communications, Quang Ninh province reorganized and formed the Department of Science and Technology with 5 specialized departments and 2 affiliated public service units. The Provincial People's Committee issued 3 decisions stipulating functions and tasks, ensuring smooth operations. Immediately after the merger, the Department of Science and Technology focused on implementing the key contents of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo; testing the system for handling non-administrative procedures; renovating 54 commune-level public administrative service centers; connecting 15 national databases; training on artificial intelligence applications for nearly 7,000 officials.
Delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology at the Public Administration Service Center of Quang Ninh province.
At the grassroots level, after the reorganization, Quang Ninh province has 54 administrative units (22 communes, 30 wards, 2 special zones). 100% of units have completed their functions and tasks according to Circular No. 10/2025/TT-BKHCN; established a Steering Committee for Science and Technology Development, Innovation and Digital Transformation; assigned staff to be directly in charge. Grassroots units proactively implemented Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, reviewed human resources and information technology infrastructure to meet new requirements.
The administrative procedure reform work has achieved remarkable results. As of August 15, 2025, the Province has completed 15/23 tasks according to Plan No. 02-KH/TW, the remaining tasks are being implemented, and there are no tasks behind schedule. The total number of provincial-level administrative procedures is 190; all are provided online, of which 157 are online throughout (82.6%) and 188 are implemented across administrative boundaries (98.8%).
From July 1 to August 15, 2025, the Department of Science and Technology received and processed 148 dossiers in the fields of postal services, radio frequencies, science and technology activities, quality measurement standards, atomic energy and nuclear radiation safety, telecommunications - internet and intellectual property. 100% of dossiers were resolved on time.
The delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology worked in Cao Xanh ward.
Regarding Decree No. 132/2025/ND-CP, immediately after its issuance, the Provincial People's Committee issued a document directing its implementation. The Department of Science and Technology organized online meetings with 54 communes, wards, and special zones and worked directly at Van Don Special Zone to guide the implementation of tasks of science and technology development, innovation, and digital transformation.
After more than a month of operating the two-level government model, Quang Ninh province has recorded many difficulties and shortcomings. Regarding human resources, the staff at the provincial level has not been fully trained, while the commune level lacks specialized staff, leading to limited consultation. Regarding infrastructure, many devices are old and degraded, not meeting the requirements for technology application and digital transformation.
Regarding capital sources, the provisions of Decree No. 98/2025/ND-CP cause difficulties in arranging and assigning budget estimates in a timely manner; there are no guidelines for preparing commune-level budget estimates for 2026; some public investment projects in the 2026-2030 period are at risk of being behind schedule. In addition, the system of monitoring indicators of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW and Resolution No. 71/NQ-CP lacks specific guidance; the Science and Technology Development Fund does not have new operating regulations in accordance with the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation. new creation
In handling administrative procedures online, the province still has problems with synchronizing data between the National and local Public Service Portals; electronic forms are not fully automated; digital signature errors still occur.
At the meeting, the Department of Science and Technology of Quang Ninh province made 11 recommendations, focusing on perfecting the mechanism, process, forms and infrastructure for implementation. Notable among them are the following proposals: Issuing regulations to unify the structure of the Department of Science and Technology nationwide; adding specialized positions in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation at the local level; providing guidance on budget estimates for 2026; issuing a new Decree on the operation of the Science and Technology Development Fund; allowing localities to publish the entire list of online administrative procedures on the National Public Service Portal; building automatic statistical software to monitor and evaluate indicators...
The working group of the Ministry of Science and Technology surveyed and collected opinions from people performing administrative procedures in Thong Nhat commune.
In the afternoon of the same day, the working group continued to survey Cao Xanh ward and Thong Nhat commune to grasp the actual situation. The group recorded all the difficulties and problems of the locality. The members of the working group directly answered many recommendations right at the working session; at the same time, they said that the issues beyond their authority would be compiled and reported to the Ministry's leaders for consideration and resolution in the coming time.
The fact that the Ministry of Science and Technology directly conducted surveys, promptly guided, answered, and recorded recommendations and proposals contributed significantly to promoting Quang Ninh province as well as other localities to smoothly deploy and operate the two-level local government model in accordance with the policies of the Party Central Committee, the Government, and the Prime Minister, meeting the requirements in state management of the fields of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in the current period./.
Source: https://mst.gov.vn/doan-cong-tac-bo-khcn-khao-sat-mo-hinh-chinh-quyen-dia-phuong-2-cap-tai-tinh-quang-ninh-197250818223211423.htm
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