On September 3, 2025, the Ethics Commissioner of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter – the EC), Kamshat Bolatkyzy Arystanbekova, and the EC of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Taskyn Turagaldyuly Akbaev held a meeting with officials of the State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan Region on compliance with anti-corruption legislation, the Code of Ethics of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the requirements of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Civil Service" by employees.
In her speech, K.B. Arystanbekova highlighted that the Code of Ethics establishes high standards not only for the behavior of civil servants and the proper and timely performance of their functional duties, but also for their appearance, and it regulates interpersonal relations between colleagues, subordinates, and management.
According to the requirements of the Code of Ethics, civil servants must not give reason for public criticism by their actions and behavior, allow persecution for criticism, should use constructive remarks to eliminate shortcomings and improve efficiency, and must not commit violations of the law affecting public morality, order, and safety, nor involve other citizens in unlawful or antisocial actions. She also emphasized that, under the requirements of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Combating Corruption," civil servants are prohibited from participating in gambling and betting.
In her address, K.B. Arystanbekova also drew attention to issues of religious security. She stressed the importance of civil servants complying with legislation in the field of religious activity and the need to prevent their involvement in destructive movements.
Special attention was paid to the proper use of working time. It was emphasized that civil servants are obligated to use official time effectively and rationally, not diverting it for personal matters, and to observe labor discipline and norms of official ethics.
The EC of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, T.T. Akbaev, in his speech discussed preventive measures against violations such as being in public places while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, He also emphasized that it is unacceptable to drive a vehicle in such a condition.
At the end of the meeting, comprehensive answers were provided to all questions.
In conclusion, the Ethics Commissioners of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan recommended that civil servants strictly adhere to the requirements of the Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Civil Service," "On Combating Corruption," the Code of Ethics, and other regulatory legal other relevant legal acts in their daily work. The speakers concluded the meeting by thanking the participants and wishing them success in their future work.