Anti-corruption (2024 report)

Local executive bodies in the Kyzylorda region regularly hold events aimed at combating corruption. In particular, the commission on combating corruption under the regional akimat operates on a permanent basis, created under the chairmanship of the regional akim (Created in accordance with the order of the akim of the Kyzylorda region dated 11.12.2017 No. 707-ө, the composition of which was approved by the decision of the regional maslikhat). In accordance with the approved work plan for 2024, 4 regular meetings of the anti-corruption commission were held (1st quarter: implementation of the action plan for conducting information work with decomposition at the level of various target groups; on measures to prevent corruption risks in the allocation of agricultural land and subsidies for this industry; on the results of an external analysis of corruption risks in the region's sports sector; on the current state of long-term construction projects and the work done to reduce the number of problematic facilities; 2nd quarter: on the implementation of the "Volunteering against Corruption" project, issues of interaction between local executive bodies and the public, on the implementation of the corruption risk map of the Kyzylorda region, on control over the targeted spending of funds allocated for flood prevention; 3rd quarter: on the results of an external analysis of corruption risks in the planning and use of funds allocated from the local budget for the coordination of employment programs and social programs of the Kyzylorda region; on corruption risks in irrigation of irrigated lands of the region; on the current state of objects with a long construction period and corruption risks; on the implementation of anti-corruption measures in local executive bodies; 4th quarter: on the results of the external analysis of corruption risks in the road sector of the Kyzylorda region; on the measures taken to form an anti-corruption culture within the framework of state social procurement and the quality of work of compliance services in the subjects of the quasi-public sector of the region; on the progress of the implementation of the "Action Plan for conducting information work with decomposition at the level of various target groups" approved by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 1147 dated 12/31/2022) relevant instructions were given to prevent corruption offenses.
Today, within the framework of the execution of the order of the Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs and Anti-Corruption dated October 19, 2016 No. 12 "On approval of the Model rules for conducting internal analysis of corruption risks" in the regional akimat, the standard basic direction No. 4 "Prevention and combating corruption" is being implemented.
The main goal of the project is to improve the quality of work of state bodies and entities of the quasi-public sector on corruption prevention.
Within the framework of project management, work is being carried out in all regional government bodies on 4 groups of projects in this standard basic direction No. 4.
1) conducting an internal analysis of corruption risks;
2) compliance with the norms of anti-corruption legislation;
3) development of anti-corruption compliance services in the quasi-public sector;
4) formation of an anti-corruption culture. Currently, an internal analysis of corruption risks has been conducted in regional departments, akimats of cities and districts and subordinate entities of the quasi-public sector, as a result of which 529 corruption risks have been identified.
For the "Formation of an anti-corruption culture" during the reporting period, 33 events in various formats were organized among the population of the region as part of explaining anti-corruption norms, and 252 among young people.
In addition, as part of information work on the regional TV channels "Qyzylorda" and city TV channels "Kogam TV", 3 videos were prepared on the topic "No path to corruption", "Corruption is a social epidemic" which were broadcast on TV channels. 123 articles were published in local publications. Information and explanatory work on the prevention of corruption is carried out on an ongoing basis. In the region, KZT 34,536,000 were allocated for 9 projects under a social order aimed at "Formation of an anti-corruption culture".
In the branch of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kyzylorda region, 88 employees were trained on the topic of Anti-corruption management and compliance in the direction of "Compliance with anti-corruption legislation".
With the participation of the ethics commissioner of the regional akim's office, 14 events were held in regional departments, 11 events in city and district akimats, and 2 meetings in non-governmental organizations.
The relevant measures in the areas of "Development of anti-corruption compliance services in the quasi-public sector" were completed efficiently and on time.
By the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 31, 2022 No. 1147, the "Action plan for conducting information work with decomposition at the level of various target groups" was approved. In order to implement the above-mentioned resolution, on March 27, 2023, the Akimat of the Kyzylorda region adopted Resolution No. 51 "On approval of the Action Plan of the Kyzylorda region for conducting information work with decomposition at the level of various target groups" and approved the action plan of the regional departments for 2023-2026, depending on the functional areas performed.
In accordance with the action plan, a total of 136 billboards on the topics of corruption and integrity were placed in the city and districts of Kyzylorda. The vast majority of billboards were hung and placed in city and district centers.
In addition, information posters in A3 format - 750 pieces, in A5 format - 750 pieces (a total of 1,500 pieces) 500 brochures were issued. Information posters were distributed and hung in places of mass gathering of the population (bus stops, markets) and entertainment centers.