The Supreme Audit Chamber (SAC) has summarised the results of its work from 2019 through the first quarter of the current year. The analysis showed that the highest number of violations were identified in 2024, the largest sums were returned to the budget, and the scope of audits reached a six-year record.
According to the department's press service, 27 audits were conducted last year — 35% more than in 2023. The audit covered 214 entities, and the total volume of funds audited amounted to 10.6 trillion tenge. Department employees identified violations totalling nearly 862 billion tenge, which is 65% more than in 2023.
Furthermore, in 2024, more than 135 billion tenge was returned to the budget as a result of audits. For comparison: in 2023 this amount was 27.8 billion tenge, and in 2022 it was 16.6 billion tenge.
In the first quarter of 2025, the SAC has already conducted 4 audit activities covering 24 entities. The volume of funds audited amounted to 5.9 trillion tenge.
Auditors identified violations totalling 355 billion tenge, of which financial violations accounted for 3.3 billion tenge, inefficient use of state funds and resources for 287.6 billion tenge, and planning shortcomings for 64.6 billion tenge.
An amount of 3.3 billion tenge is subject to recovery, of which 1 billion tenge has already been returned to the budget. The government has received 32 recommendations, and the audited entities have received 159 instructions. Overall, around 30 audit activities are planned to be completed in 2025.