Abstract. In recent years the bureaucracy has become a topical subject. Therefore this study aims to analyze the problems of bureaucracy and the effects it can have on the current economy. Given the current economic context, Romania is going through a turning point, and the bureaucracy in our country may have a hard word to say about the future. The conclusions of the study aim to come up with some relevant solutions regarding the elimination of the negative effects of bureaucracy.

Keywords: bureaucracy; public institutions; transparency; communication; document management.