MoD’s DOT is the first in the defense sector to obtain ISO certification in anti-corruption management
Auditors from the Canadian company MSECB have officially confirmed that the State Operator for Non-Lethal Acquisition (DOT), the procurement agency of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, operates an effective anti-corruption management system compliant with international standards.
The ISO 37001:2016 certificate, issued following the audit, is the first document of its kind in Ukraine’s defense and security sector.
DOT is now officially listed in the global register of ISO-certified organizations, which tracks the implementation of standards worldwide. Only eight organizations in Ukraine are currently certified under ISO 37001:2016.
The auditors evaluated the effectiveness, efficiency, and suitability of the anti-corruption infrastructure and compliance safeguards. Specifically, the assessment included the following areas:
- procedures for due diligence on business partners;
- conflict-of-interest management;
- integrity screening of candidates and employees;
- evaluation and mitigation of corruption risks;
- whistleblowing and anti-corruption reporting policy;
- internal audit and periodic management evaluation of system effectiveness.
Obtaining the ISO 37001:2016 certificate is a prerequisite for cooperation with foreign counterparties that require confirmation of an effective compliance system before commencing a partnership.
For Ukraine, this certificate plays another vital role – it strengthens the trust of international partners in the area of military and technical assistance, paving the way for expanding cooperation in the field of non-lethal supplies.