Uzbekistan boosts financial oversight with audits, AI, and citizen monitoring
New reforms aim to modernize financial monitoring, prevent misuse of public funds, and involve citizens in accountability
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan is ramping up efforts to improve oversight of public spending by adopting digital audits, artificial intelligence, and a nationwide citizen reporting platform.
Senior officials were presented this week with updates on the work of the Accounts Chamber, the country’s financial oversight body, and recent changes made under a July 10 decree aimed at modernizing the way government decisions are tracked and enforced.
According to UZ Daily, the Accounts Chamber has replaced outdated inspection methods with a more comprehensive auditing system. This includes financial, compliance, performance, and strategic audits, significantly expanding its role and responsibilities.
Authorities say the focus has shifted from merely identifying financial violations to preventing them and understanding their root causes. In the first six months of this year, audit activities reportedly helped prevent the misuse of 5.6 trillion Uzbek soums ($442 million) and identified an additional 5 trillion soums ($394 million) in potential revenue sources.
Technology is playing a key role in these reforms. A newly launched “Remote Audit” system is said to have already helped eliminate 4 trillion soums ($315 million) in irregularities. Plans are underway to integrate artificial intelligence into the system to detect recurring patterns and reduce future violations.
Oversight efforts are also being extended across more government agencies. Monitoring centers established last year in 12 ministries are now being expanded to 10 more institutions. Authorities have been directed to strengthen internal audit mechanisms and improve coordination with the Accounts Chamber through better data-sharing practices.
Officials emphasized that Uzbekistan is aligning its auditing practices with international standards, especially for development projects funded through foreign loans. Over the past year, local audit professionals have worked alongside international experts to improve procedures and ensure that financial reviews begin at the earliest stages of project planning.
The update also reviewed the implementation of a new public reporting tool known as the “People’s Oversight” platform. The system allows citizens to report problems in real time—from construction issues and utility failures to road damage and transport disruptions. Relevant ministries and local bodies are expected to be linked to the platform for faster response.
Early feedback and pilot results were presented, along with plans to upgrade the platform using artificial intelligence and establish centralized call centers. A vertically integrated monitoring system is also under development to track and manage incoming reports more effectively.
Officials were instructed to tighten budget discipline, ensure efficient use of public funds, and uphold accountability at all levels of government.
While these initiatives are intended to promote transparency and financial responsibility, their long-term success will likely depend on how consistently the new systems are enforced and whether citizen input is genuinely acted upon.
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