According to Smailov, 12 government audits were carried out, covering a total of 20 trillion tenge — a figure 7.1 times higher than in the same period last year. The audits focused on key sectors including secondary education, pharmaceutical procurement, digital development, the electricity sector, and elite sports.
More than 60 recommendations and 450 binding directives were sent to the government and audited institutions. Materials on 20 violations were submitted to law enforcement authorities.
Smailov also updated the president on legal reforms initiated by the Supreme Audit Chamber. Notably, the Chamber has been granted authority to audit extrabudgetary funds.
Following Tokayev’s previous directive, the National Fund Oversight Commission has been restructured to ensure more transparency and stronger monitoring of public expenditures.
Among the new initiatives are enhanced accountability for heating companies and their leadership in case of poor preparation for the heating season, and tighter state control over retail gas prices across all market participants.
President Tokayev emphasized the importance of further improving the national audit system, focusing on transparency, efficiency, and the use of advanced digital technologies. He called for reducing inefficient spending and ensuring optimal use of national resources.
