Kyrgyz Finance Ministry e-audits 96 state institutions, finds 200 mln som violations

October 1, 2026 at 12:36 PM1 min

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Kyrgyzstan's Finance Ministry conducted electronic audits of 96 state institutions in 2026, Deputy Finance Minister Umutjan Amanbaev told parliament on October 1. The audits identified financial violations totaling approximately 200 million som, of which about 6 million som has been recovered.

Key Facts

The Finance Ministry conducted electronic audits in 96 state institutions in 2026.
Audits in 2025 identified financial violations totaling approximately 200 million som.
About 6 million som of the identified violations has been recovered.
The Electronic Audit system was launched in pilot mode in April 2026.
By May 2026, the system had completed 25 of 32 inspections, uncovering 62.5 million som in violations.

Audit Findings

Deputy Finance Minister Umutjan Amanbaev presented the audit results at a Jogorku Kenesh session on October 1. The internal audit system in its current form has been developing since 2022. Amanbaev stated that the purpose of internal audit is not necessarily to detect legal violations, but primarily to assess internal systems, processes, and reporting. In 2025, auditors identified violations amounting to approximately 200 million som. Of this amount, about 6 million som has been recovered.

Electronic Audit System

The Internal Audit Service under the Ministry of Finance was established in 2022. Its main tasks are to improve the efficiency of internal audit in state institutions and strengthen control over budget spending and state assets. In April 2026, the ministry launched the Electronic Audit system in pilot mode. The system automates inspections and uses data from state information systems to detect financial violations. By May 2026, specialists had conducted 32 inspections, 25 of which were completed, revealing financial violations of 62.5 million som. The system reduced the inspection period from approximately two weeks to three days.