MPs hear report by chairman of State Control Committee

At a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Council of the Republic, the MPs heard a report by the chairman of the State Control Committee. Vasily Gerasimov informed the MPs about the results of the department's activity over the past year. The agency carried out 498 inspections and 715 monitorings, based on the results of which the subjects were issued recommendations to eliminate the identified shortcomings. More than 90% of all recommendations have been implemented. Particular attention was paid to controlling the situation in the consumer market, solving overdue construction projects, eradicating unjustified mediation. On the instructions of the Head of State, a lot of work has been done to change the style and methods of work of controlling bodies, work on prevention and preemptive action against violations has been significantly strengthened, said Vasily Gerasimov. The priorities for this year include development of recommendations to resolve complex and sensitive problems, such as housing and communal services, transportation, road condition.