The deputy expressed dissatisfaction with the provision allowing state companies to transfer up to 50% of work to subcontracting organizations.
Dastan Bekeshev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, criticized one of the proposals in the draft law regarding changes to the Law on Public Procurement. He opposed the provision that allows state enterprises to transfer up to half of their work to subcontracting companies.
According to Bekeshev, this initiative could contribute to increased corruption and reduced transparency in the use of budget funds. He pointed out that it would create conditions for agreements between officials and state companies, which could choose "their" subcontractors.
"This will allow for agreements with any minister or state company, which will then find their subcontractor. Thus, budget money could gradually leak away," the deputy noted.
Bekeshev also emphasized that if the amendments are adopted, it will become impossible to track transactions, and it will not be clear which companies were chosen and whether they have ties to state structures.
"Currently, all transactions through public procurement are transparent. However, after these changes are adopted, such transparency will disappear. The Law on Public Procurement could be renamed the Law on State Orders," he stressed.
Furthermore, the deputy noted that state companies will be able to carry out any work and services through subcontractors, even if they lack the relevant experience, which, in his opinion, will negatively affect private business.
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