Overcoming "petty corruption"

(CPV) - Government Inspector General Doan Hong Phong proposed to continue to promote the fight against negative corruption at local and grassroots levels, overcoming the evil of "petty corruption" and the situation of "hot above, cold below".

On the morning of November 26, Government Inspector General Doan Hong Phong reported on anti-corruption work in 2024.

Resolutely and synchronously implement many solutions

The Government Inspector General stated: In 2024, the work of preventing and combating corruption and negativity has been regularly directed by the Party and State leaders, especially the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption and Negative Deeds (PCTNTC); ministries, branches, localities, and agencies with PCTNTC functions have resolutely and synchronously implemented many solutions, with very high political determination, achieved many important results, left a good impression, spread strongly in society, received the approval, response, and appreciation of cadres, party members, and people, enhancing the position and prestige of Vietnam in the international arena.

The implementation of corruption prevention measures is demonstrated through the results of the following contents: Publicity and transparency in the organization and operation of agencies, organizations and units; the development and implementation of norms, standards and regimes; the implementation of codes of conduct for people with positions and powers; the implementation of job transfers; the implementation of administrative reforms, the application of science and technology in management; the implementation of the Project to promote non-cash payments; the implementation of regulations on asset and income control; and the handling of responsibilities of leaders when corruption occurs.

Government Inspector General Doan Hong Phong. (Photo: TL)

In 2024, through inspection, many violations were detected, administrative sanctions were recommended for 7,629 groups and 8,714 individuals; 372 cases were transferred to the investigation agency for handling according to authority. Through handling complaints and denunciations, 392 people were recommended for handling; 25 cases were transferred to the investigation agency for handling according to authority.

However, the Government Inspector General admitted: The overcoming of loopholes and shortcomings in mechanisms, policies and laws is still slow compared to practical requirements; some corruption prevention measures have not been comprehensively implemented; the situation of shirking, avoiding, fearing responsibility, and not daring to slow down has been overcome; the pursuit of subjects who have fled abroad still faces many difficulties; the value of assets to be recovered in corruption and negative cases is still large...

Referring to the key tasks in 2025, Government Inspector General Doan Hong Phong said that he will focus on enhancing the responsibility and role of heads of agencies, organizations, units, and localities. Strengthening discipline and administrative discipline, resolutely correcting and handling the situation of working half-heartedly, avoiding, pushing, and fearing mistakes among cadres and party members.

Along with that, we continue to promote the construction and synchronous completion of institutions on anti-corruption; continue to promote inspection, examination and auditing work focusing on areas prone to corruption and negativity. Speed ​​up the verification, investigation, prosecution and trial of serious and complicated corruption and negativity cases and incidents that are of public concern.

The Government Inspector General proposed to continue promoting anti-corruption work at local and grassroots levels, overcoming the evil of "petty corruption" and the situation of "hot above, cold below".

At the same time, it is recommended that the National Assembly and the National Assembly Standing Committee continue to direct the review, revision and supplementation of loopholes, inadequacies, contradictions and obstacles that easily create conditions for negative corruption in legal documents...

Corruption and negativity in some areas are still serious and complicated.

Reviewing the report on this content, Chairwoman of the Judicial Committee Le Thi Nga said: The Judicial Committee found that in 2024, the fight against corruption continued to be promoted, achieving many comprehensive results both at the central and local levels; corruption continued to be contained and prevented. Thereby, continuing to affirm that the fight against corruption is increasingly effective and drastic; contributing significantly to cleaning up the apparatus, tightening discipline, and promoting the country's socio-economic development.

Regarding the assessment of the corruption situation, the Judicial Committee basically agrees with the Government's Report on the assessment of the corruption situation, and at the same time recognizes that in 2024, anti-corruption work will continue to be promoted, more drastic and effective at both the central and local levels; many new policies and regulations on anti-corruption will be issued, thoroughly grasped and seriously implemented. However, corruption and negativity in some areas are still serious and complicated, with major violations emerging in some areas such as: planning, construction, energy, bidding, public asset management, land management and use, resource and mineral exploitation, etc. Corruption and negativity in the administrative and public service sectors still occur.

The Chairman of the Judicial Committee pointed out that the recent corruption and negative violations have shown lax management and lack of responsibility of many groups and individuals, especially leaders in state management in a number of areas. The work of inspecting and supervising the exercise of power by people with positions and powers has not received due attention. The work of overcoming the situation of cadres, civil servants and public employees shirking responsibility, avoiding responsibility, having limited capacity, and being afraid of making mistakes is still slow. Many shortcomings and limitations in anti-corruption work have been clearly identified for many years, but to date there have been no effective solutions.

“The Government should summarize, evaluate, and fully identify the limitations and causes to accurately forecast the corruption situation; on that basis, clearly identify the main causes and propose breakthrough solutions to effectively prevent and combat it,” the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee stated.

In 2024, the Investigation Agencies of the People's Public Security Force investigated 1,538 cases with 3,897 defendants for corruption crimes. Prosecution of 856 cases with 2,686 defendants was proposed. The Criminal Investigation Agency of the Ministry of National Defense investigated 23 cases with 70 defendants; and proposed prosecution of 11 cases with 57 defendants.

The People's Procuracy at all levels has accepted and resolved 1,186 cases with 3,869 defendants, and resolved 1,006 cases with 3,242 defendants; the People's Court at all levels has resolved 1,154 cases at first instance with 3,201 defendants for corruption crimes; and tried 917 cases with 2,418 defendants.

The total number of cases requiring execution of criminal sentences on corruption and economics is 12,877, of which 10,944 cases are eligible for execution, and 9,211 cases have been completed.

The State Audit has recommended financial settlement of VND 48,670.38 billion.

Source: https://dangcongsan.vn/thoi-su/tong-thanh-tra-chinh-phu-khac-phuc-te-tham-nhung-vat-684359.html