The key facts
- The head of the tax inspection of the Ishtikhon district, Oybek Usmonov, was recorded on audio insulting employees, including threats and demeaning expressions.
- The Samarkand regional tax administration reported that, following an inspection, he was given a strict reprimand.
- A proposal was submitted to the Tax Committee for Usmonov's rotation to another region.
Audio recording with insults
According to Kun.uz, the editorial office received an audio recording in which the head of the tax inspection of the Ishtikhon district of the Samarkand region, Oybek Usmonov, addresses subordinates, accusing them of failing to do their work. According to the outlet, he demands the performance of state work while insulting an employee, crudely demeaning his personal dignity. Threats are also heard in the conversation.
Content of the recording
In another part of the recording, according to Kun.uz, Usmonov asks one of the employees about the amount of revenues and, after the answer 'eleven million,' insults him. One of the workers, according to the head, was supposed to 'accept an application with a three-day deadline.' He demeaningly compared another employee to 'a rag for cleaning shoes.' Usmonov also stated that he 'speaks on behalf of the administration' with regard to his subordinates.
Measures following the inspection
After a request from Kun.uz, the Samarkand regional tax administration reported that the situation was examined by the administration and the compliance department. As a result of the inspection, Oybek Usmonov was given a strict (hayfsan) disciplinary reprimand. In addition, a proposal was submitted to the Tax Committee for his rotation to another region.
