The topic of the article is the status of evaluation in local social policy in the context of active inclusion projects implemented from 2007 to 2015. It was assumed that the real meaning given to project’s evaluation is an indicator of the condition of active social policy at the local level. Two methods were used: data analysis and in-depth interview. Basic conclusion is the majority of evaluation activities had only formal nature and mainly bureaucratic meaning. There is a need to develop evaluation approaches tailored to the specific activities of social services. Recommendations indicate the need to build integral, multi-sectoral social service’s systems at local level, which should be accompanied by sound and utilization-focusedevaluation.