APPROACHES TO DEFINING CORRUPTION RISKS IN SITUATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN THE SYSTEM OF PUBLIC SERVICE PROVISION

Abstract

In the article, the authors consider approaches to defining corruption risks in the situation of a conflict of interest in the system of public service provision by public administration bodies. It is determined that in the context of reforming the civil service system in Ukraine, compliance with integrity standards is of particular importance. In this context, the issue of compliance with the requirements of anti-corruption legislation on the prevention and settlement of conflicts of interest is key, since an untimely or improperly settled conflict of interest results not only in bringing a person to disciplinary or administrative liability, but may also create prerequisites for committing corruption crimes. The authors investigate the factors of private and public interest which should be assessed and identified as corruption risks in the public service delivery system. The authors also draw attention to the fact that a conflict of interest may occur not only when the said contradiction has actually affected the objectivity or impartiality of decision-making (taking or not taking actions), but also when it may potentially affect them. Accordingly, the very settlement of conflicts of interest in public administration should take place within the framework of the Anti-Corruption Program of the relevant body, which is based on the identified risks of committing a corruption offense.