The meeting of the Security Council chaired by the Head of state reviewed the results of verification of legality in the sphere of tariff formation.

The meeting discussed the formation of current tariffs for electric and thermal energy, as well as the activities of state bodies that control prices in the energy services market.

Opening the meeting, the head of state informed the audience about the results of the inspection of tariffs for electric and thermal energy of the Prosecutor General's office.

- Before voicing the message, we conducted a survey of citizens on current issues. The study of this situation first of all showed that utilities are more expensive. Therefore, the Prosecutor General has been instructed to conduct an audit in this area. The results of the audit demanded that this issue be considered at a meeting of the Security Council, the President of Kazakhstan said.

Nursultan Nazarbayev noted that in the current Address, an instruction was given to increase tariffs for utilities and natural monopolies.

The head of state focused on the state of implementation of the" tariff in return for investment " program and spoke about violations identified as a result of quality control of its implementation.

- For a certain purpose, we once adopted the "tariff instead of investment" program. Since 2009, over the past 7 years, monopolists have managed to earn billions of dollars to modernize production. This was an improvement in all energy production stocks aimed at doubling tariffs. Instead of resuming power, large energy companies illegally enriched themselves at the expense of consumers, including bonuses for paying the cost of servicing employees, as well as unreasonably inflated production costs, the President of Kazakhstan said.

Nursultan Nazarbayev noted that the damage caused to residents by such actions of energy transmission companies amounted to 14 billion tenge, and the illegal income of energy supply companies-15 billion tenge. The audit also revealed inefficient use of subsidies allocated by local Executive bodies to reduce tariffs.

- This situation can arise due to two reasons: either it is a management that arises as a result of conscious opposition to the President's Message, or irresponsibility and lack of understanding of his role. I believe that both causes are crimes. One example is from the city of Kapchagai. Over the period of the program, the tariff has doubled. Capacity wear increased from 53% to 77%. All violations were possible due to the inaction and lack of control of the ministries of national economy and local Executive bodies, the head of state stressed.

In addition, the President of Kazakhstan instructed the authorized state agencies to coordinate prices and conduct a check on corruption offenses in this area.

- Expenses for public services, including payments for heat and electricity, have a significant share in the total expenditures of the population. The higher the rates, the greater the burden on the family budget. The growth of tariffs should not be carried out without a clear economic justification, Nursultan Nazarbayev said.

Then, according to the agenda, the report of the Prosecutor General G. Kozhamzharov was heard. Heads of Central and local Executive bodies also made statements during the meeting.

Taking into account the reports announced at the meeting, Nursultan Nazarbayev gave a number of specific instructions.

In particular, the head of state highlighted the weak work of the MNE Antimonopoly Committee and instructed the Prime Minister to set up his work and assess the effectiveness of all regional Antimonopoly departments.

<url> - the Ministry of energy should be responsible for every tiyn that consumers pay. This money should serve the development of our economy. As the decision is made to increase tariffs, first of all, it is necessary to take into account the population's ability to pay. The public discussion about all the planned tariff changes is generally not carried out or not is a mere formality. It is necessary to change the existing mechanism that ensures broad participation of public, non-governmental organizations and mass media, " the President of Kazakhstan instructed.

The head of state noted the absence of an effective feedback system of the Committee on regulation of natural monopolies, protection of competition and consumer rights of citizens.

Nursultan Nazarbayev also noted the need to take measures to reduce the cost of electricity for the population.

The President of Kazakhstan demanded from the government and the Prosecutor General's office the proper execution of all regulatory legal acts in respect of persons who are unreasonably attracted to high tariffs.

Electricity and heating tariffs are only part of the problem. There are other monopoly companies. This applies to the provision of water and gas supply, Sewerage, telephone and Internet services.
The Antimonopoly Committee should also understand these issues, " the head of state noted. In addition, Nursultan Nazarbayev instructed to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the intended use of funds allocated from the budget as subsidies.
All these measures should not be one-time. I demand maximum transparency, regular reporting, and effective work of the competent state bodies. It is necessary to inform the population about the measures taken to return illegally allocated funds, the President of Kazakhstan said.
In conclusion, the Head of state addressed all the heads and owners of energy supply companies.

- The people should know where and for what purposes the money will go. It is necessary to rebuild this work, realize social responsibility, be open and increase people's trust," Nursultan Nazarbayev concluded.