Results of the audit at the Republican State Institution 'Department of the Judicial Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Kostanay Region'

The Department of Internal State Audit for Kostanay Region, in accordance with the list of state audit objects for 2026, conducted a compliance audit at the Republican State Institution 'Department of the Judicial Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Kostanay Region' regarding the planning and use of budget funds and state assets for the period 2024-2026.

As a result of the audit, financial violations were identified totaling 74,852.7 thousand tenge. The most significant violation: when preparing budget requests for 2024–2026, appropriations were overstated by 62,762.4 thousand tenge without justification of planned expenses. In addition, throughout the entire audited period, withdrawal cards for fuel issuance were not used for the amount of 10,778.2 thousand tenge. Fuel and lubricant write-off norms were overstated by 124.2 thousand tenge, and write-offs were made without taking odometer readings into account.

Savings on government procurement in the amount of 153.3 thousand tenge were reallocated to other purchases instead of being returned to the republican budget. Travel expenses were unreasonably overpaid by 86.7 thousand tenge, while 121.4 thousand tenge were underpaid. Four employees were not paid the mandatory health benefit upon granting annual leave, amounting to 826.5 thousand tenge. During annual inventories, the completeness of the verification of fixed assets was not ensured.                                                               

Also, during the audit, 364.2 thousand tenge was reimbursed to the republican budget. An order to eliminate the remaining violations will be sent to the audit object.

The Department of Internal State Audit for Kostanay Region continues its systematic work to ensure the lawful, effective, and targeted use of budget funds.