Changes in Legislation on Public Administration:
– The maximum number of employees in central executive bodies has been modified – the Ministry of Infrastructure has been renamed to the Ministry of Development with an increase in staff from 427 to 497 persons, and the staff of territorial bodies of 10 state services has been reduced.
– A new National Waste Management Plan until 2033 has been approved with funding from state, local budgets, and international assistance.
– Requirements for the design of official websites of executive bodies have been updated, including new accessibility standards and technical specifications.
Changes in Defense and Security:
– The procedure for transferring military engineering and fortification structures from local administrations to the Ministry of Defense has been regulated.
– Requirements for the use of foreign diving equipment in the Armed Forces have been simplified – the presence of a certificate and operation manual is sufficient.
– The procedure for processing administrative offenses by territorial recruitment centers during a special period has been updated.
Changes in Social Sphere and Healthcare:
– A new procedure for state monitoring of drinking water and water supply through a unified information and analytical platform has been approved.
– Ukraine will receive a loan of $200 million from IDA for healthcare system reform.
– The procedure for recognizing documents on higher spiritual education, especially for military chaplains, has been updated.
Changes in Legal Sphere:
– The Constitutional Court declared unconstitutional the court fee for filing a cassation complaint (200% of the claim rate).
– The procedure for conducting procurement inspections by the State Audit Service has been updated.
– The procedure for controlling the quality of medicines during import has been modified.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of 23.01.2025. The notification structure includes a table with metal codes (numeric and literal), measurement unit (troy ounce), and accounting price for each metal in hryvnias. It is important to note that these prices are reference and do not create obligations for the NBU to buy or sell metals at the specified prices.
Key accounting prices for the date:
– Gold (XAU): 115,934.46 UAH per ounce
– Silver (XAG): 1,293.78 UAH per ounce
– Platinum (XPT): 39,878.33 UAH per ounce
– Palladium (XPD): 40,779.93 UAH per ounce
On the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing the official exchange rate of hryvnia to 35 foreign currencies as of 23.01.2025. The document contains a table with currency rates, where for each currency its numeric and literal code, number of units, full name, and official rate relative to hryvnia are indicated. Among the main currencies: US dollar – 42.0325 UAH, euro – 43.8735 UAH, pound sterling – 51.9333 UAH.
It is important to note that these rates are used for accounting purposes, for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases specified by law. The NBU does not undertake obligations to buy and sell currencies at these rates.
On Approval of the Procedure for State Monitoring in Drinking Water, Water Supply, and Sewerage Spheres
The resolution approves a new Procedure for state monitoring in drinking water, water supply, and sewerage spheres. The document defines the procedure for collecting, processing, and analyzing information about drinking water quality, water supply and sewerage systems through a special information and analytical platform.
The Procedure consists of 22 points and defines: main terms; monitoring objectives and tasks; monitoring objects (drinking water, water sources, water supply and sewerage systems); monitoring subjects (Ministry of Development, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Environment, local authorities, enterprises) and their powers; monitoring procedures (operational, operational, generalizing); financing issues.
Key provisions:
– A unified information and analytical platform for data collection and processing is introduced
– Data is entered monthly by the 10th of the month
– Three types of monitoring are defined: operational (regular data collection), operational (during emergencies), and generalizing (for report formation)
– Financing from the state budget begins in 2028
On Amendments to Some Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding Transfer, Acceptance, and Maintenance of Military Engineering-Technical and Fortification Structures
The resolution regulates the procedure for transfer, acceptance, and maintenance of military engineering-technical and fortification structures. A mechanism is established for transferring these objects from local administrations to the management sphere of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
The document amends three Cabinet of Ministers resolutions and establishes a new procedure for transferring fortification structures. The main changes concern: excluding fortification structures from the general procedure of state property transfer; clarifying local administration powers; approving a new procedure for transfer, maintenance, and accounting of fortification structures.
Key provisions: [Note: The last section appears to be incomplete in the original text]Resolution on Amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution of August 1, 2013, No. 631
A 2-month term has been established for the transfer of fortification structures to the Ministry of Defense:
– A mechanism for transfer through special commissions has been defined
– The concept of a fortification structure passport has been introduced
– Issues of temporary use of structures by defense force units have been regulated
– The procedure for maintenance, servicing, and protection of facilities has been determined
The resolution introduces changes to the Procedure for Conducting Procurement Audits by the State Audit Service and its territorial bodies. The main purpose is to update and clarify control procedures in the field of public and defense procurement. Structurally, the changes relate to: expanding terminology (added definitions of contract, customers); clarifying grounds for inspections; detailing the procedure for preparing and conducting inspections; updating terms and document submission procedures. Key innovations:
– The list of grounds for inspections has been expanded (in particular, regarding the division of the procurement subject and the use of the electronic catalog)
– The possibility of conducting inspections of electronic documents has been established
– The procedure for suspending inspections has been clarified (maximum term – 40 working days, for monitoring inspections – 20 days)
– Requirements for documenting inspection results and signing acts have been updated
Resolution on Amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution of April 27, 2011, No. 449
The resolution amends the procedure for using budget funds to financially support creative unions in the media sphere. The main change is updating terminology – instead of ‘mass media and press’, the term ‘media and individual entities in the printed media sphere’ is used. Structurally, the document contains two parts: the resolution itself and the changes approved to Resolution No. 449 from 2011. The changes affect 9 points of the base document, including the title, terminology, and certain procedural aspects. Key provisions:
– Directions for fund use have been clarified, particularly regarding support for media for children, persons with disabilities, scientific publications, and media of national minorities
– It is specified that support is provided exclusively through the purchase of printing services and paper
– Provisions on budget reporting and work with Treasury bodies have been updated
– The abbreviation of the profile ministry has been changed from MCIP to MCSC
Resolution on Amendments to the Procedure for Conducting State Quality Control of Medicinal Products Imported into Ukraine
The resolution introduces changes to the procedure for quality control of medicinal products during import, particularly regarding the specifics of controlling active pharmaceutical ingredients, radioactive and radiopharmaceutical preparations, and “in bulk” products. Structurally, the document contains one change – a new version of paragraph 6 of the Procedure for Conducting State Quality Control of Medicinal Products Imported into Ukraine. Compared to the previous version, procedures for sampling and quality control of specific categories of medicinal products have been detailed. Key provisions:
– Economic entities independently carry out sampling and quality control of active pharmaceutical ingredients and “in bulk” products
– Laboratory analysis must be conducted in laboratories certified by the Ministry of Health
– Mandatory monthly reporting on imported medicinal products and their analysis results has been introduced
– A three-day term for informing about the detection of substandard products has been establishedHere is the translation of the provided legal texts:
Resolution on Approval of the Procedure for Using Funds Allocated in the State Budget for the Implementation of a Public Investment Project for the Creation and Functioning of the National Military Memorial Cemetery, and Invalidation of Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The resolution approves a new procedure for using budget funds to create the National Military Memorial Cemetery. The document defines the mechanism for financing the construction and design of cemetery facilities to honor the memory of fallen servicemembers. Structurally, the procedure consists of 11 points and an appendix with a reporting form. The Ministry of Veterans Affairs is designated as the main budget administrator, and the state institution ‘National Military Memorial Cemetery’ is the lower-level administrator. Funds are directed to two main areas: construction of cemetery facilities and development of design and estimate documentation.
Key provisions of the document:
– Clearly defined areas of fund use and prohibition of use for other purposes
– Established procedure for fund allocation based on justifications and calculations
– Provided monthly reporting on fund use
– Defined procedure for procurement and advance payment
Resolution on Approval of the Procedure for Using Funds Allocated in the State Budget to Ensure the Activities of Enterprises, Institutions, and Organizations of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, and Invalidation of Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The resolution approves a new Procedure for using budget funds to support the activities of Ministry of Veterans Affairs institutions, including the Ukrainian Veterans Fund and the National Military Memorial Cemetery. The document consists of a main part and two appendices – the Procedure itself (20 points) and a list of resolutions being invalidated. The Procedure replaces previous normative acts regarding financing of the Ukrainian Veterans Fund.
Key provisions of the Procedure:
– Defines the mechanism for using budget funds to support veterans and their family members through grants
– Establishes the procedure for competitive project selection and requirements for grant recipients
– Regulates financing of the National Military Memorial Cemetery
– Contains special conditions for fund use during martial law
– Defines mechanisms for control and reporting on budget fund use
Order on the Matters of the Supervisory Board of the State Specialized Economic Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine”
The order concerns the formation of the supervisory board for the state enterprise “Forests of Ukraine” and approval of specific board member candidates. The document approves 4 candidates for the supervisory board: three independent members (Vytvytskyi Markiian, Stripnieks Roberts, Harjunpää Janne Risto Samuel) and one state representative (Kucher Oleksii Volodymyrovych).
This is a typical order regarding corporate governance of a state enterprise, implementing legislative requirements for creating supervisory boards in state enterprises and conducting competitive selection of their members.
Order on Appointment of Bratus A.V. as Deputy Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformations, and Digitalization
[Note: The last document appears to be incomplete in the original text.]By the order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Andriy Vasyliovych Bratus is appointed as Deputy Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine. Bratus A.V. will be responsible for the area of digital development, digital transformations, and digitalization in the ministry. This is a typical government personnel order for appointing a deputy minister, which does not contain additional conditions or reservations.
On Recognizing the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Dated December 22, 2023, No. 1175 as Null and Void
The order cancels the previous decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the temporary assignment of the duties of the Head of the State Reserve Agency to Kryvda Ya.V. This is a technical regulatory act consisting of one point and aimed at terminating the previous order of the CMU No. 1175 dated 22.12.2023. The main consequence of adopting this order is the termination of the powers of the temporary acting Head of the State Reserve Agency, Kryvda Ya.V., which were assigned to him a month ago.
On the Dismissal of Kryvda Ya.V. from the Position of Deputy Head of the State Reserve Agency
The order concerns a personnel matter – the dismissal of Yanina Volodymyrivna Kryvda from the position of Deputy Head of the State Reserve Agency. The grounds for dismissal are the liquidation of the State Reserve Agency, which corresponds to paragraph 1-1 of the first part of Article 87 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”. This is a typical order for the dismissal of a civil servant of category “A” (senior civil service corps), adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine within its powers regarding personnel appointments.
On the Temporary Assignment of the Duties of the Head of the State Tourism Development Agency to Kasian Yu.V.
The order concerns the temporary appointment of leadership of the State Tourism Development Agency. Yulia Valentynivna Kasian, who holds the position of Head of the Public Services Sector, will temporarily perform the duties of the agency’s Head. The document has a simple structure and contains only one administrative provision on the temporary assignment of duties. The term of duty performance is defined as “until the appointment in the established procedure” of a permanent Head of the agency. The key point is that this is a temporary appointment that will be in effect until the appointment of a permanent agency head in the manner prescribed by law. This decision ensures the continuity of management and functioning of the state body.
On the Dismissal of Oleskiv M.I. from the Position of Head of the State Tourism Development Agency
The order concerns a personnel matter – the dismissal of the head of a central executive body. The document provides for the dismissal of Mariana Oleskiv from the position of Head of the State Tourism Development Agency from January 23, 2025. The grounds for dismissal are a mutual agreement in accordance with paragraph 3 of the first part of Article 83 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”. The key provision is the date of dismissal (January 23, 2025) and the legal basis – dismissal by mutual agreement, which implies a voluntary nature of terminating civil service by mutual consent of the civil servant and the appointing entity.
