Zabaikal-based Rosreest employee accused of violating anti-corruption ordinances
In a recent development, four cultural and economic officials in Zabaykalsky Krai have been caught hiding crucial information about their incomes, as reported by the regional prosecutor's office. The violations, which included underreporting income and failing to declare bank accounts, were initially concealed for the year 2023.
The employees in question underreported the income from the sale of two cars by a total of 5.4 million rubles, according to the report sent to the head of the Rosreestr management. Three of these employees also failed to report bank accounts that received over 4 million rubles.
The regional authorities have responded swiftly to this incident, reinforcing anti-corruption measures in the region. These measures aim to detect and prevent corrupt practices early, improve transparency in property registration and land management processes, and hold employees accountable for their actions.
The strengthened internal controls within Rosreestr and related agencies will involve more frequent audits and compliance checks. Efforts to improve transparency will include digitizing services and reducing direct employee-customer interactions, minimizing opportunities for bribery.
The regional government is also planning to coordinate with federal anti-corruption agencies to align regional policies with national standards and benefit from their investigative resources. In addition, public awareness campaigns will be launched to raise awareness among citizens about their rights and the mechanisms for reporting corrupt activities anonymously.
Following the review of the HR department's work responsible for fighting corruption, disciplinary actions have been taken against the employees found guilty. The department's management has also been held accountable for not checking the employees' declarations despite the obvious violations.
It is important to note that the specific local policy updates might not be widely published yet. For the latest, precise details on Zabaykalsky Krai's measures, official statements from the regional government or the Russian Federal Anti-Corruption Service would be the best sources.
- The strengthened anti-corruption measures in Zabaykalsky Krai, as outlined by regional authorities, will extend to policy-and-legislation, aiming to align regional policies with national standards in crime-and-justice and politics.
- As a response to the recent corruption scandal, the regional government plans to launch public awareness campaigns in general-news, educating citizens on their rights and mechanisms for reporting corrupt activities anonymously, as part of their transparency efforts.
