THE PUBLIC SERVICE DECLARATION SYSTEM IN THE CONTEXT OF ANTI-CORRUPTION: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE POST-SOVIET COUNTRIES

Abstract

The article provides a comparative analysis of asset and income declaration systems in post-Soviet countries: Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Georgia and Russia. The study identifies key similarities and differences in approaches to declaration, paying attention to such aspects as the obligation, transparency and verification of the submitted data. The article critically evaluates the existing declaration mechanisms, identifies their weaknesses based on the results of the comparison and offers recommendations for improving these systems. The article focuses on the fact that the countries of the post-Soviet space are at varying phases of development in their declaration systems, despite their common goals. The authors emphasize the possibility of implementing automated monitoring systems, in particular artificial intelligence and big data technologies, which will automatically compare and verify the declared information. The article makes a conclusion on the need to strengthen data verification mechanisms, expand the scope of declaration and ensure wider access to declared information. The research was carried with the support of the Science Committee of the MSHE in the framework of the project AP22787371 "Tools for regulating conflict of interest in the public service in the context of implementation of the anti-corruption policy".