How successfully is the State Customs Service of Ukraine progressing along the path of overcoming corruption? A unique opportunity to assess trends from the perspective of both customs officers and the private sector was provided by the Customs Integrity Perception Survey (CIPS), which was conducted for the second consecutive year in 2025 by the State…
On 15 January, the EU4PFM Programme, through its Component 5 on External Audit and Parliamentary Control, delivered a practical training for HR staff of the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine who serve as internal trainers and play a key role in the mentoring and adaptation of new employees. The training focused on strengthening the institution’s internal…
As the New Year begins, Ukraine welcomes its first good news: the electronic audit (e-audit) system – a modern digital tool for tax control – has been officially launched by the State Tax Service with the support of the EU4PFM Programme. In simple terms, e-audit introduces greater transparency in relations between businesses and the tax…
Today, in partnership with the State Tax Service of Ukraine, the training programme on communication was launched at the Kyiv School of Public Administration (KSPA). The three-day programme provides a dedicated space to work on communications under conditions of constant stress, public scrutiny, and crisis-related challenges. The training brought together more than 40 regional STS…
There are just over four years left until 2030. Time flies relentlessly, which calls for the utmost responsibility – almost with a stopwatch in hand – when it comes to all the “homework” Ukraine must complete on its path to EU membership. Among the top priorities is the customs area. Since the EU Customs Code…
Even in the face of potential blackouts, customs must continue operating without interruption — this is critically important for the country’s economy and overall resilience. That is why the EU4PFM Programme continues to support the State Customs Service in ensuring stable operations amid energy risks. EU4PFM has delivered six diesel generators for the central office…