A comprehensive assessment of two major municipal enterprises has begun in Mykolaiv.

In Mykolaiv, with the support of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, an assessment of the integrity of the municipal enterprises "Mykolaiv Electric Transport" and "Mykolaiv Oblteploenergo" has commenced. One of the largest international consulting firms in the world, PwC Ukraine, has been engaged for this evaluation.

This information is reported by the press service of the Mykolaiv City Council.

On January 29, the Mykolaiv City Council held a founding meeting to officially launch the integrity assessment, during which the content and work plan for the project were presented. Over the next six months, experts from PwC Ukraine will analyze the operations of the enterprises and subsequently provide practical recommendations for enhancing efficiency.

“We aim to be more efficient and transparent to collaborate with international partners and donors. Conducting an integrity assessment is a quality mark for us, helping to improve our processes. Our goal is for municipal enterprises to be prepared to work directly with the financial resources of foreign partners, minimizing intermediaries,” emphasized Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych.

Consultants will conduct interviews, analyze regulatory frameworks, and review information from public sources related to the municipal enterprises. Based on the assessment results, both enterprises will receive reports with recommendations and a roadmap for minimizing identified risks—a list of steps that should be taken to optimize operations, enhance transparency, and ensure accountability.

“Trust in municipal enterprises and their efficiency are key factors for attracting international support. The integrity assessment is not just a formality; it is an opportunity to understand what can be improved and how to make the enterprise more effective. This is a chance not only for the city but also for implementing best practices at the national level,” noted Taras Sluchik, head of the Good Governance component of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative.

The assessment methodology will include an analysis of eight areas of activity and 43 key indicators, including:

• overall management (organizational structure, decision-making, staffing, planning, collaboration with partners);
• asset management;
• public procurement;
• ethical aspects;
• services provided;
• corporate governance;
• external and internal communication;
• evaluation of specific features and directions of the municipal enterprises’ work

After the assessment is completed, all results will be made public.