**Ukrainian Parliament to Vote on New Administrative Court Reform Bill**
The Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, is set to vote on a new administrative court reform bill this week. The legislation proposes establishing a new administrative court to replace the Kyiv District Administrative Court (OASK). However, the bill deviates from International Monetary Fund commitments by suggesting creating two separate courts instead of a single high administrative court.
**Uncertain Future for Bill**
The chances of passage for the bill are uncertain due to these discrepancies. The bill will be voted on in its second and final reading this week.
**Ukrainian Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Overhaul Financial Monitoring Service**
A new bill, No. 13029, has been introduced by Ukrainian lawmakers to establish a transparent selection process for the head of the State Financial Monitoring Service (SFMS) and implement an independent audit of the agency’s operations. The proposed legislation includes:
* Competitive selection for the SFMS head, similar to other government agencies
* Term limits, capping the head’s tenure at two consecutive terms
* Independent performance audits to assess the agency’s effectiveness
The bill responds to concerns over recent appointments at the SFMS, including a new deputy head who was appointed without a competition.
**Customs Reform Remains Priority for Ukrainian Businesses**
A survey conducted by the NGO Technology of Progress and research firm Gradus found that customs reform remains a key priority for Ukrainian businesses. The selection of a new head of the State Customs Service through a transparent process is expected by June 2025, in line with Ukraine’s IMF commitments.
**Key Findings from Survey**
* 39% of respondents said the quality of customs services had remained unchanged in 2024
* 17% noted a deterioration in performance
The full report from the survey is available via a link.
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