Ministry of Defense appoints new deputy for defense budget
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Oleksandr Plachynta as Deputy Minister of Defense to oversee the agency's financial resources and budget policy.
🧾Податки та виплатиPhoto: Інтерфакс-Україна: загальні
Key points
- Oleksandr Plachynta appointed Deputy Minister of Defense
- Focus on managing defense budget and international aid
- Strengthening internal audit and financial risk control
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has announced the appointment of Oleksandr Plachynta as Deputy Minister of Defense. He replaces Vasyl Shkurakov and will take charge of the ministry's financial management.
Plachynta’s primary responsibilities include the formation and execution of the defense budget. He will also manage resources from various sources, such as state funds, international aid, grants, and loans. A key aspect of his role is to foster trust among international partners regarding the ministry's financial management practices.
Furthermore, the deputy minister will focus on improving audit systems and internal controls to proactively identify and mitigate financial risks. Prior to this appointment, Oleksandr Plachynta led the Main Department of International Defense Resources at the Ministry of Defense, having built experience in military procurement and monitoring of international assistance.
Source Інтерфакс-Україна: загальні — interfax.com.ua/news/general/1235720.html ↗
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