The next meeting on the prevention of corruption was held in the CRNM

Today, on November 19, 2021, a meeting on prevention and intolerance to corruption was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Head of the Tariff Department, Ethics Commissioner Askhat Zhapsarbai.

The meeting was held among the staff of the central office and territorial departments of the Committee as part of the implementation of the President's Address "Kazakhstan in a new reality: time for action" in the context of a new model of public administration and measures to eliminate the prerequisites of corruption. 

The Deputy Head of the CRNM

 began his speech with the words of the Head of State K.K. Tokayev, voiced in the Address to the people of Kazakhstan, about the duty of civil servants to ensure a decent life for citizens, protect their rights, strengthen the rule of law, strengthen the fight against corruption.

During his speech, Askhat Zhapsarbai reminded the staff of the department of the need to apply the CRNM Anti-Corruption Standard in the work, the purpose of which is to prevent corruption, reduce and prevent corruption risks, increase legal literacy and zero tolerance for corruption in the activities of the Committee and its territorial divisions.

The issues related to the analysis of the internal corruption risk for the first half of 2021, the procedures for passing a special inspection by newly and newly accepted civil servants, the annual submission of the declaration of income and property by civil servants, compliance with the rules of public procurement and other issues were also discussed in detail.

 

The Deputy Head of the CRNM also dwelt on the issue of considering the appeals of individuals and legal entities received daily by the Committee.  

"When considering appeals, it is necessary to be guided by the legislation and each appeal should be comprehensively considered within the established time frame," Askhat Zhapsarbai stressed.

He also noted the positive dynamics in terms of the absence of complaints from service recipients about untimely and poor-quality provision of public services, as well as the absence of corruption risks in the activities of the Committee and its departments based on the results of an internal analysis audit.

The functioning of the all-republican anti-corruption project "Adaldyk Alany", implemented by the Anti-Corruption Agency together with government agencies, whose goal is to minimize everyday corruption, is briefly noted.

"I ask you to step up work to reduce everyday corruption and corruption risks in your work," the Deputy Chairman addressed the heads of territorial departments.           

In conclusion, Askhat Zhapsarbai noted that the correct application of knowledge and the study of legislation in the areas of civil service, anti-corruption and the Code of Ethics will allow you to correctly prioritize activities and prevent corruption offenses.

And he reminded once again that everyone can contact him, as an ethics commissioner, by calling the helpline (listed on the CRNM

 website), and report facts of abuse of official powers of an employee.