Assessment of integrity of civil servants

Abstract

Corruption has become a worldwide issue, and no country is immune. It has an
impact on individuals, society, and the entire country. It also weakens democracy, promotes
inequality, and exacerbates poverty. Corruption, bribery, theft, tax evasion, and other unlawful
financial activities cost developing nations $1.26 trillion annually as part of the country’s
integrity issues. The detrimental impacts of corruption are evident and visible in times like the
COVID-19 epidemic, which has touched all countries. COVID-19 has revealed the vulnerability
of health systems and public services worldwide, with numerous incidents of misappropriation
of public monies, unsustainable business practices, and managerial indifference. Kazakhstan
rose from 124th in 2018 to 113th out of 198 nations in the World Health Organization Index
2019. As the COVID-19 epidemic developed, Kazakhstan’s government, business, and civil
society adopted preventive steps, turning away from work and prioritizing health by avoiding
face-to-face encounters. Nevertheless, the key factor in the development of corruption at the
state level is dishonesty, incompetence, as well as unprofessionalism of civil servants. In this
regard, the topic of evaluation of the integrity of civil servants is of particular scientific interest.
In the course of this study, theoretical analysis, analysis of the legislative framework, as well as
a sociological survey were used. The results of the study showed that in addition to moral and
ethical and professional qualities, education and professional development of personnel are also
of great importance.