Certificate of the akimat of Syrdarya district on the measures taken to combat corruption in the IV quarter of 2025

The Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev, at a meeting of the Council on Anti-Corruption Issues, stated:
“An uncompromising fight against corruption is one of the key priorities of our policy. In order to establish the rule of law and build a truly legal state, first of all, it is necessary to eradicate corruption at its roots.”
In this regard, he emphasized that the fight against corruption, which is a disease of society, will remain on the agenda.

Accordingly, systematic work has been carried out by the Akimat of the Syrdarya District in the field of anti-corruption.

In particular, in order to prevent corruption, increase the transparency of government bodies and institutions, enhance the legal awareness of the population, monitor compliance with ethical standards among civil servants, and analyze corruption risks, a Commission on Anti-Corruption Issues (hereinafter – the Commission) was established under the district akimat. The Commission includes heads of local representative and executive bodies, heads of law enforcement agencies, as well as representatives of non-governmental organizations. A work plan for 2025 was approved.

According to the plan, in 2025 the Commission held 4 meetings, during which 9 issues were considered.

At the Commission meetings, reports of heads of independent district departments were heard; based on the results, specific instructions were given and fully implemented.
In addition, on a quarterly basis, explanatory work and legal training were conducted for employees of independent departments subordinate to the akimat, as well as for the staff of the akim offices of the settlement and rural districts, in accordance with current legislation.

In this regard, by Order No. 301/NQ dated July 31, 2023, of the Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the rules for implementing project management were approved, and six standard basic directions mandatory for all government bodies were defined.

For reference:

1. modernization of public administration;

2. increasing professionalism and qualifications of the state apparatus;

3. work with appeals from individuals and legal entities;

4. prevention of and counteraction to corruption;

5. modernization of public consciousness;

6. digitalization of public services and the sphere/sector/region of activity of government bodies.

One of these is Standard Basic Direction No. 4, “Prevention of and Counteraction to Corruption.”

During the reporting period, the Akimat of the Syrdarya District carried out the following activities under this standard basic direction.
By Order No. 37-Ө dated February 18 of the current year, the Head of the Akim’s Office of the district was appointed as the project leader (base manager) for the standard basic direction.

In order to implement the standard basic direction within the district, project managers were identified by order of the project leader, and the Project Implementation Map for the standard basic direction for 2025 was approved (No. 37 dated February 28, 2025). It consists of four projects.

For reference:

1. formation of an anti-corruption culture;

2. internal analysis of corruption risks;

3. compliance with anti-corruption legislation;

4. anti-corruption compliance.

Under the project “Formation of an Anti-Corruption Culture,” in order to strengthen the development of an anti-corruption culture in society, a 2023–2026 Action Plan was approved to conduct decomposed information and awareness-raising work across various target groups.

In accordance with the plan, in the Syrdarya District, 15 original articles on measures taken by akims at all levels to prevent corruption were published in mass media. In addition, 15 anti-corruption billboards and 1,000 leaflets were produced and placed in government bodies, social facilities, and public service centers.

Specially prepared video clips in this area were broadcast and distributed in public places and on social networks.
Furthermore, a “1424” trust hotline was installed in government institutions providing public services, and informational materials with slogans such as “No to Corruption,” “Let’s Fight Corruption Together,” and “If You Give a Bribe, You Will Be Punished!” were displayed in visible locations.

Moreover, within the framework of the state social order for 2025, KZT 3.2 million was allocated from the local budget. As a result of the public procurement competition, the public foundation “Syrdarya–Nurdarya” was selected as the winner. To date, in accordance with the technical specifications, the following events have been held and widely covered: 3 campaigns, 3 contests, 2 round tables, 1 district forum, 15 meetings, and 1 seminar-consultation.

Under the project “Internal Analysis of Corruption Risks,” a schedule was approved for conducting internal analyses of corruption risks in the district akim’s office, independent departments of the akimat, and subordinate quasi-public sector entities.

According to the schedule, during the current year, internal analyses were conducted in the district akim’s office and 10 independent departments of the akimat. As a result, a total of 21 corruption risks contributing to the commission of corruption offenses were identified. Recommendations on 6 identified risks requiring amendments and additions to legislative acts were sent to the relevant central authorities, while 4 risks that could be resolved at the district level were fully eliminated.

For reference, based on the results of the internal analysis, corruption risks were identified in the following entities:
– Department of Construction, Architecture and Urban Planning – 1;
– Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry – 3;
– Department of Economy and Finance – 2;
– Department of Employment and Social Programs – 2;
– Department of Public Development – 2;
– Department of Agriculture and Land Relations – 3;
– Department of Housing and Communal Services, Passenger Transport and Roads – 2;
– Department of Culture and Language Development – 1;
– Department of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism – 2;
– District Akim’s Office – 3 risks.

To eliminate the identified risks, action plans were developed by the respective institutions and published on the official website of the district akimat.

In addition, in accordance with the schedule, internal analyses were conducted in 16 quasi-public sector entities. As a result, 16 risks were identified, and the necessary measures to eliminate them were taken.

Under the project “Compliance with Anti-Corruption Legislation,” relevant work was carried out at an appropriate level. In 2025, no cases of non-compliance with anti-corruption legislation by government bodies were recorded.

Within the framework of anti-corruption compliance, in quasi-public sector entities subordinate to the district akimat, compliance officers organized a total of 160 legal training sessions, seminars, and round tables over 11 months, with information published on social networks.
In addition, during the current year, compliance officers improved their qualifications on the topic “Anti-Corruption Management and Compliance” and were certified.

In order to provide legal assistance to citizens, the nationwide campaign “People’s Lawyer” was held twice a year (in May and October).
Furthermore, “Legal Offices” were opened at the akimat and in all settlements to ensure public access to legal information, providing services on an ongoing basis.

In accordance with the Action Plan for the implementation of the Concept of Anti-Corruption Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2022–2026, relevant measures are being implemented step by step.

In conclusion, it should be noted that combating corruption is our common responsibility, and systematic work on preventing corruption in the activities of local executive bodies will continue in the future as well.