Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau supports thorough audit as healthy management tool

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has said it is interested in conducting a thorough audit, similar to the one carried out last year.

Source: NABU Deputy Director Polina Lysenko in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda

Quote: "NABU itself is most interested in ensuring that the Bureau becomes more effective and transparent, and that every step brings the country closer to our shared goal: zero tolerance for corruption.

The possible commissioning of a NABU audit is neither a problem nor a risk. It is a tool.

Firstly, an audit is a normal and healthy management practice. It enables an honest assessment of results, the identification of weaknesses and the strengthening of the institution.

Secondly, it is a direct legal requirement that must be fulfilled.

Thirdly, it is important to recall that conducting the Bureau's first-ever audit was one of the key demands of NABU's current director Semen Kryvonos during the selection process. That audit took place last year."

Details: Lysenko said the audit "should be an instrument for development rather than a mere box-ticking exercise".

She added that the previous audit contained not only internal conclusions but also clear recommendations for external stakeholders – the government and parliament, including the need to amend relevant legislation, particularly regarding the frequency of audits.

Background: Ukrainska Pravda previously reported that in mid-March, the Cabinet of Ministers had planned to initiate an independent audit of NABU, but the draft resolution was never brought up for consideration.

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