Churov V.E. Implementation of the GRECO Recommendations to Counter Political Corruption

Abstract: This article presents the thesis statement by the Chairman of the CEC of Russia V.E. Churov at the Fourth Eurasian anti-corruption forum "Prevention of Corruption: New Approaches", dedicated to the implementation of GRECO recommendations by the Russian Federation to combat political corruption. The analysis of progress in the implementation of each of the twelve recommendations of GRECO, made at the third round of the assessment are given. New disclosure rules on payers of entrance or membership fees stipulated by the Federal Law "On political parties", which established new rules for disclosure of information on payers admission or membership fees are described. In addition, it is noted that the CEC of Russia in 2015 plans to definitively determine the need and feasibility of establishing a fix date for the publication by media of information on the receipt and expenditure of election funds. The procedure of accounting of contracts on borrowing funds and its execution, allowing the Russian CEC and election commissions of the subjects of Russian Federation to reveal the fact of non-repayment to the lender of the earlier raised amount (part of the amount) after the occurrence of the original terms of performance is described in detail.

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