The Accounting Chamber has begun an audit of the State Bureau of Investigation: what exactly will be analyzed
3 March 13:29
In accordance with its work plan for the current year, the Accounting Chamber has begun a compliance audit on the topic of “Institutional Support for the State Bureau of Investigations.” The audit is intended to assess the extent to which the SBI’s activities comply with current legislation, management standards, and reform requirements within the framework of the European integration process. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to the Accounting Chamber.
What the auditors will check
The audit will analyze a number of key aspects of the SBI’s activities, in particular:
- the adequacy and completeness of the regulatory and legal framework for the Bureau’s work;
- the organizational structure and distribution of powers;
- human, financial, and material and technical capacity;
- strategic planning and management processes;
- the system of supervision, control, transparency, and accountability.
Thus, the audit will cover both the legal basis for the functioning of the body and the practical effectiveness of its management.
Purpose of the audit
Based on the results of the analysis, the Accounting Chamber plans to formulate recommendations on:
- improving the institutional structure of the SBI;
- strengthening integrity mechanisms;
- strengthening supervisory functions;
- increasing transparency and accountability.
These recommendations are expected to contribute to the implementation of the roadmap on the rule of law in the fight against organized crime.
European integration context
The roadmap on the rule of law is a strategic document within the negotiation process for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. It belongs to Cluster 1, “Fundamentals of the EU accession process,” and is one of the key prerequisites for opening full-fledged membership negotiations.
The implementation of its provisions should demonstrate Ukraine’s readiness to meet EU standards, strengthen the trust of member states, and enhance the country’s international status as a reliable partner.
Who is responsible for the audit
Yelyzaveta Pushko-Tsybulyak, a member of the Accounting Chamber, has been appointed to conduct the audit. State auditors from the Department of Control (Audit) in the field of defense, security, judiciary, law enforcement, and justice are involved in the control measure.
The audit report is scheduled to be reviewed at a meeting of the Accounting Chamber on June 23, 2026.
