Department for the Prevention and Detection of Corruption

The department monitors compliance with anti-corruption legislation within the Ministry of Defense.

Main tasks

The main tasks of the Department for the Prevention and Detection of Corruption include:

• Ensuring the implementation of the state program for executing the Anti-Corruption Strategy in the activities of the Ministry of Defence, the Armed Forces, and the State Special Transport Service;
• Developing, organizing, and controlling the implementation of measures to prevent corruption and related offenses;
• Assessing corruption risks, preparing measures to eliminate them, and developing the Anti-Corruption Program;
• Providing methodological and consultative assistance in the anti-corruption sphere;
• Verifying the submission of asset declarations by public officials;
• Monitoring compliance with anti-corruption legislation, identifying and resolving conflicts of interest;
• Exercising powers in the area of whistleblower protection in accordance with the law;
• Conducting special checks on candidates for positions of responsibility or high responsibility;
• Informing the Minister about violations of anti-corruption legislation, identified risks, and ways to eliminate or minimize them;
• Participating in information support and international cooperation in these areas;
• Organizing the work of subordinate territorial units. 

Leadership