Erdogan lays stress on responsibility of public service, accountability

President Erdogan addresses the Court of Accounts, emphasizing the responsibility of public service and the importance of citizen satisfaction

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted the importance of accountability in the public sector as he addressed the program organized on the occasion of the 162nd Anniversary of the Court of Accounts at the Court of Accounts Conference Hall.

The president began his speech by acknowledging significant milestones in Türkiye’s public service sector, such as the recent celebrations of the Council of State and the Turkish Police Organization and the upcoming commemoration of the Land Forces.

Erdogan emphasized the weighty responsibility of public service, funded by taxpayers’ contributions, stressing the need for public servants to serve the country with seriousness, sincerity and dedication.

He warned against complacency and vowed to address any disconnect between government institutions and the people they serve.

Erdogan committed to enhancing citizen satisfaction with public services and pledged to use the Court of Accounts’ findings to improve governance across the public sector.

Reflecting on the Republic of Türkiye’s centennial celebrations, Erdogan outlined the country’s second-century goals, including strengthening constitutional democracy through a civilian constitution and addressing political uncertainties.

Erdogan reiterated the government’s commitment to drafting a new constitution and emphasized the need to move forward rather than revert to previous political systems.

Erdogan condemned extravagance and misuse of municipal resources, stressing the importance of accountability and efficiency in public spending.

He highlighted the role of the Court of Accounts in ensuring transparency and responsible financial management.

Erdogan emphasized the importance of maximizing services with limited resources by introducing a productivity and savings package for the public sector.

He outlined plans for reorganizing institutional processes, leveraging technology and reviewing administrative structures to achieve greater efficiency.

Erdogan underscored the Court of Accounts’ significance in overseeing public spending and promoting accountability, expressing confidence in the Court’s ability to fulfill its responsibilities and set an example for other institutions.