Deputy PM demands enhancing inspection in corruption-susceptible fields
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on December 29 demanded inspection be enhanced in the “sensitive fields” prone to corruption and negative phenomena.
Deputy PM Le Minh Khai (standing) attends the national teleconference of the inspection sector on December 29. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy PrimeMinister Le Minh Khai on December 29 demanded inspection be enhanced in the “sensitivefields” prone to corruption and negative phenomena.
He made the request while addressinga national teleconference reviewing the inspection sector’s performance in 2023and launching tasks for next year.
Recognising the sector’s efforts andachievements, the Deputy PM asked the Government Inspectorate and theinspectorates of ministries and localities to adhere to the inspection plans ofand directions by all-level steering committees for corruption and negativephenomena prevention and control.
Theyneed to enhance inspections in the “sensitive fields” where corruption andnegative phenomena are likely to occur, and on which there are many complaintsand denunciations, he said.
Itis necessary to push ahead with implementing the guidelines, policies, and lawson the fight against corruption and negative phenomena, Khai noted, demanding theeffective implementation of anti-corruption measures, especially promoting thetransparency at agencies, organisations and units, curbing conflicts ofinterest, and ensuring control over assets and income of the persons holdingpositions and power.
In addition, the entire sector wasrequired to build a force of professional, responsible, disciplined, andupright inspectors who have strong mettle and take the lead in the combatagainst corruption, negative phenomena, and wastefulness, especially leaders ofall-level inspectorates. The agencies were told to augment internal examinationand supervision while stringently dealing with violating staff members.
The sector reportedthat in 2023, it has stepped up corruption prevention and control by takingvarious measures, thus uncovering 114 corruption cases involving 176 persons.
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Deputy PM Le Minh Khai (standing) attends the national teleconference of the inspection sector on December 29. (Photo: VNA) 
