In the reporting year 2023, the Ethics Commissioner provided individual advisory assistance on compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the areas of public service, anti-corruption and the Code of Ethics of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan to a total of 40 persons, including 33 civil servants and 7 individuals.
The Ethics Commissioner of the state institution conducted 4 personal receptions of citizens in 2023. Comprehensive answers were given to all questions, and on one issue it was recommended to contact the authorized body- the developer of legislation.
In 2022, explanatory work was carried out on issues of compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the areas of public service, anti-corruption and the Code of Ethics, including at 7 technical studies, 14 briefings.
In accordance with article 60 of the Rules for Conducting External State Audit and Financial Control, in order to prevent corruption risks and combat corruption, ensure compliance with the standards of state audit and financial control, the Ethical Code of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Rules of Professional Ethics of State Auditors, the Ethics Commissioner of the Audit Commission is involved in conducting technical training (briefing). The minutes of the briefings are filed in a summary folder for the audit event. In total, 14 briefings were conducted in 2023.
In addition, by Order of the Chairman of the Audit Commission No. 12-n/k dated January 25, 2018, a questionnaire form was approved for analyzing compliance by state auditors with the Rules of Professional Ethics of State Auditors, the Ethical Code of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Rules for Conducting External State Audit and Financial Control.
During the reporting period, based on the results of 14 audit activities, a survey was conducted among 60 officials of state audit facilities. The analysis showed that the state auditors of the Audit Commission comply with the Rules. State auditors behave correctly, modestly and with respect, accept arguments on established facts of violations as a result of the audit, as well as observe the business style of clothing, working hours and do not allow signs of attention, excesses in the workplace, accepting gifts, etc.
The Ethics Commissioner conducted two anonymous questionnaires in 2023, according to Appendix 2 to the order of the Acting Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs and Anti-Corruption dated 08/04/2017 No.156. The analysis carried out based on the results of an anonymous questionnaire was presented to the head of the institution. Also, the results of an anonymous survey of civil servants of the Audit Commission to determine the moral and psychological climate in the state body were brought to the members and heads of departments of the Audit Commission, for discussion in the departments supervised by them.
For a significant contribution to the formation of a positive image of a state body and a positive climate in the team, increasing the incentive and motivation to promote the professional development of newly hired civil servants, 2 civil servants were encouraged at the suggestion of the Ethics Commissioner, 2 of them civil servants in honor of the celebration of the Day of the Civil Servant of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In February 2023, the staff of the audit commission organized a fundraiser for the purchase of necessary things for victims of the earthquake in Turkey. Camping gas stoves and mattresses were purchased. Humanitarian aid was transferred to Olesya Logoshinovachevskaya, coordinator of the "Dos Search and Rescue Unit" of Kostanay region.
Facebook Instagram and the website of the state body have been prepared and posted by the Ethics Commissioner information "The success story of Saktaganova Aigul Saparovna - Chief Inspector–State Auditor of the Department of audit of expenditures of social sectors of the Auditing Commission for Kostanay region". In addition, a video report on the results of the activities of the Ethics Commissioner Taskumbayeva Gulnara Darbayevna for the second quarter of 2023 was posted live on the Facebook platform.
In September 2023, she took part in the work of the Forum of Ethics Commissioners of Kostanay region "Adiletti Kazakhstan – Adal Azamat". Within the framework of the Forum, a number of issues were considered, especially the role of ethics commissioners in the formation of a modern creative state apparatus and the "Adal Azamat" model. As part of the development of a commentary on the Code of Ethics for Civil Servants, practical exercises were conducted using case examples from law enforcement practice
In October 2023, the Ethics Commissioner organized a viewing and discussion of the documentary "Obsession" among the staff of the Revkom. This film reveals the problems in the Ludomania society.
Currently, the Ethics Commissioner's consideration of citizens' appeals is not limited to violations of civil service legislation and anti-corruption legislation, but covers the entire range of functions of a state body. For example, during the reporting period, in addition to questions on admission to the civil service, there were questions about the activities of ethics commissioners, about resolving the conflict between the state auditor and the subject of state audit, and what is the role of the commissioner in such situations.
In a state body, all civil servants comply with restrictions and prohibitions established by law, including the prevention and settlement of conflicts of interest in personnel decisions, the distribution of benefits and advantages, public procurement, timely and reliable submission of declarations, business activities, etc.
Chief of Staff,
Ethics Commissioner G. Taskumbaeva