Meeting with officials from the structural divisions of the Department of State Revenue of the East Kazakhstan region on «Compliance with the Code of Ethics for civil servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan and anti-corruption legislation»

On September 23, 2024, Koyshinov K.K., Deputy Head Ethics Commissioner of the State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan region, held a meeting with officials of the structural divisions on the issue of compliance with anti-corruption legislation and the Code of Ethics for civil servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

At the beginning of his speech, the head of the department noted that the anti-corruption policy concept of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2022–2026 was adopted by Presidential Decree No. 802 on February 2, 2022.

In this regard, Kazakhstan's anti-corruption policy is constantly being improved based on the demands of society, considering national practices and advanced international experience.

Currently, a lifetime ban on employment in public service is in effect for individuals convicted of corruption offenses, and sanctions for corruption-related crimes have been tightened for bribe-givers and intermediaries in bribery.

On January 3, 2023, the Head of State signed the Law «On amendments and additions to certain legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on issues of combating corruption and ensuring the security of persons subject to state protection».

The adopted amendments are aimed at further improving anti-corruption legislation, including through the introduction of new tools for preventing corruption and eliminating legal gaps.

At the end of the meeting, Deputy Head Ethics Commissioner of the State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan region, Koyshinov K.K emphasized the importance and necessity of consistently adhering to the norms of official ethics, preventing violations of legislation on public service, combating corruption, and upholding the Code of Ethics.