The event was dedicated to the practical implementation of the requirements of Presidential Decree No. PF-252 dated December 18, 2025. The seminar was attended by the leadership of the Treasury Committee, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, as well as the khokimiyats of regions and Tashkent city and territorial financial and treasury bodies.

According to the Decree, starting from April 1 of the current year, the institution of the representative of the Chamber of Accounts — the Chief Inspector — will be introduced in republican and local executive authorities. This institution will be responsible for preventing violations of budget legislation, assessing risks in the use of funds, ensuring the legality of public procurement processes, monitoring external borrowing and grant projects, and studying corruption risks.

It was emphasized that the Chief Inspector will not duplicate the functions of internal audit and should not be established by reducing internal audit staff positions.

The Chamber of Accounts continues to consistently introduce digital technologies and artificial intelligence solutions. In particular, the automated information system “Remote Audit” has become an important element of the state financial control infrastructure.

The system is integrated with numerous information databases of ministries, agencies, and banks, allowing a significant portion of audit activities to be conducted remotely. This increases the effectiveness of oversight, reduces the human factor, and enhances analytical work.

It is also planned to establish “Situational Centers” within regional departments of the Ministry of Economy and Finance to ensure early detection of risks and strengthen preventive measures.

In accordance with Presidential Decree No. PF-100 dated July 10, 2024, the results of external audits of local budget execution and the conclusions of the Chamber of Accounts on draft budgets for the next year are being discussed at the sessions of local Councils of People’s Deputies.

In 2025, significant work was carried out to analyze the execution of local budget revenues and expenditures, as well as to identify additional sources of revenue. By reducing the share of the shadow economy, opportunities to expand the revenue base of local budgets were analyzed and the relevant conclusions were submitted to regional authorities.

At the same time, the results of external audits showed the need for full compliance with legal requirements in public procurement, clear identification of priority areas when amending budget parameters, and reduction of accounts payable.

In 2025, one of the priority tasks is to ensure the effective use of funds allocated to regions under state programs and the timely and high-quality implementation of infrastructure projects. Control measures aimed at ensuring the targeted and efficient use of funds are being strengthened.

The report also emphasized that the current year has been declared an “extraordinary year” in the fight against corruption. Personal responsibility of heads of state bodies and organizations for the use of budget funds is being strengthened.

In this regard, the need to strengthen compliance and internal anti-corruption control systems in all institutions and to establish strict oversight over the efficient and targeted use of budget funds was noted.

At the end of the seminar, specific tasks were assigned to participants aimed at preventing violations, strengthening budget discipline, and increasing the effectiveness of state financial control.