Certificate of the Akimat of the Syrdarya region on anti-corruption measures for the first quarter of 2026

The Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, noted at a council meeting on anti-corruption issues: "The uncompromising fight against corruption is one of the key priorities of our policy. To establish the rule of law and build a true state governed by law, we must, first and foremost, strike at the roots of corruption." He emphasized that the fight against this social disease remains a permanent fixture on the national agenda.
In accordance with this directive, the Akimat of the Syrdariya district is conducting systematic work to combat corruption.
Organizational Measures and Monitoring
Commission Reconstitution: In February of this year, the Commission on Anti-Corruption Issues was reconstituted under the District Akimat. Its goals include preventing corruption, increasing the transparency of state bodies, strengthening the legal literacy of residents, and monitoring ethical standards among civil servants.
Composition: The commission includes heads of local representative and executive bodies, law enforcement leaders, and representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Meetings: On March 30, 2026, the first commission meeting of the year was held, addressing three key agenda items. Reports from the district hospital, education department, and rural akims were reviewed, resulting in specific instructions for implementation.
Prevention and Risk Analysis
Legal Training: On February 19, legal training and explanatory sessions were conducted for the staff of independent departments and rural district akims' offices regarding current legislation.
Internal Analysis: Under the "Prevention and Counteraction of Corruption" baseline project, an internal analysis of corruption risks is scheduled from April 1 to April 30, 2026. This review covers:
The Office of the District Akim;
The Department of Housing, Communal Services, Passenger Transport, and Highways;
The Department of Employment and Social Programs.
Developing an Anti-Corruption Culture
An action plan for 2023–2026 has been approved to strengthen anti-corruption culture through targeted outreach:
Media Outreach: In March 2026, the Akim of Syrdariya District, B. Sarmenbayev, published an article titled "The Fight Against Corruption – A Common Duty" in the local newspaper Tirshilik Tynysy. Similar articles by akims of all levels are scheduled for future publication.
Visual Information: 15 billboards and 1,000 brochures were produced and distributed across government offices, social facilities, and Public Service Centers (PSCs).
Digital Media: Specially produced video clips are being broadcast in public places and across social media platforms.
Direct Channels: The "1424" anti-corruption hotline information has been installed in all service-providing institutions, alongside posters such as "Say No to Corruption" and "Bribery is Punishable by Law!"
Social Partnerships and Results
State Social Order: For 2026, 2.8 million tenge was allocated from the local budget for social projects. The "Syrdariya-Nurdariya" Public Fund won the tender to execute these programs.
Planned Events: The program includes 3 campaigns, 3 competitions, 2 roundtables, 1 district forum, 15 meetings, and 1 seminar-consultation.
Compliance: During the first quarter of 2026, no violations of anti-corruption legislation were recorded within the district's state bodies.
Legal Access: To ensure public access to legal information, "Legal Offices" have been opened in the Akimat and all rural settlements, providing continuous service to the population.
In conclusion, combating corruption is a shared responsibility. The local executive authorities remain committed to continuing systematic prevention efforts as part of the 2022–2026 Anti-Corruption Policy Concept of the Republic of Kazakhstan.