Irregularities Found in Petrivska Community
An audit of the shoreline along the Kyiv Reservoir has uncovered serious legal violations in the Petrivska community, resulting in a budget shortfall of 27 million hryvnias (approximately $660,000). The State Audit Service discovered that tenants had illegally seized land plots and that some legal entities failed to pay their required rent.
The audit revealed that sections of the reservoir's coast were blocked off by tall fences, with some areas even marked with 'Mined' signs. These territories were not subject to mining and were not part of any temporarily occupied lands. For three years, certain tenants failed to submit land tax declarations, and the tax service did not assess the owed rent payments. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in land management and revenue collection in Ukraine's regions.
Call for Urgent Action
Furthermore, following the establishment of the Petrivska community, a mandatory inventory of settlement lands and water resources was never conducted. The audit also documented cases of unauthorized construction on agricultural land designated for haymaking. All findings from the inspection have been forwarded to the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office for further investigation.
In light of these violations, the State Audit Service emphasizes the urgent need for corrective measures. In a related development, 9.5 hectares of forest in the Tsyblivska community of the Boryspil district have been returned to state ownership. This land is linked to Viktor Medvedchuk and Oleksandr Klymenko, who are under sanctions from Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC).
It is also notable that the Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court canceled the suspicion against Yuriy Bolokhovets, the general director of the state enterprise 'Forests of Ukraine.' This decision has drawn public attention and could influence related investigations.
The violations uncovered in the Petrivska community point to significant failures in land resource management, which threaten the financial stability of the local budget. The situation demands an immediate response from relevant authorities to prevent further losses and protect state interests. Furthermore, the return of land to state ownership could mark a crucial step in combating corruption and the unauthorized use of national resources.In light of the recent audit findings in the Petrivska community, it is crucial to examine other instances of land recovery efforts in the region. For example, the state has successfully reclaimed 9.5 hectares of forest in the Boryspil district, previously under the control of firms linked to sanctioned pro-Russian figures. This highlights ongoing efforts to address land mismanagement and ensure accountability in land ownership across Ukraine. For more details on this recovery, see the full report on the state's recent land reclamation actions.