NACC Reveals ITA 2024 Results: 7,696 Agencies Meet Standards, Praises Increased Anti-Corruption Efforts
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) announced the results of the Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) for 2024 under the theme "Transparency with Quality." Pol. Gen. Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit, Chairman of the NACC, along with NACC board members and executives, as well as representatives from various government agencies, attended the event. The results showed that 7,696 out of 8,325 agencies met the criteria, with an average score of 93.05 for government agencies nationwide, indicating an improvement from last year. This reflects the growing knowledge and participation of government agencies in preventing corruption and disclosing public information.
NACC Chairman Pol. Gen. Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit emphasized that the NACC has continuously prioritized addressing corruption and misconduct. The current approach focuses on "prevention first, suppression later," with ITA serving as a crucial tool that reflects the effectiveness of corruption prevention, good governance, and adherence to legal and strategic mandates. ITA is not primarily a tool to measure the frequency or level of corrupt behavior but rather to assess organizational management and anti-corruption activities, encouraging agencies to review and improve their operations to meet their goals.
For the 2024 fiscal year, the NACC has refined some ITA assessment criteria, particularly those related to "bribery" indicators. These adjustments include increasing the sample size for the Internal Integrity and Transparency Assessment (IIT) and the External Integrity and Transparency Assessment (EIT), revising the EIT perception survey, and enhancing the Open Data Integrity and Transparency Assessment (OIT). These changes aim to increase transparency and focus more on bribery-related issues.
Results for the 2024 ITA Assessment:
Courts, Independent Organizations, Prosecutor's Offices, and Parliamentary Units: The Office of the Administrative Courts scored 97.62, categorized as "good."
Department-Level Government Agencies: The Office of the National Land Policy Board scored 99.31, categorized as "excellent."
State Enterprises: Government Savings Bank scored 98.96, categorized as "excellent."
Public Organizations: Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (Public Organization) scored 97.02, categorized as "good."
Other Government Agencies: The Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission scored 97.27, categorized as "excellent."
Funds: The Justice Fund scored 94.54, categorized as "pass."
Higher Education Institutions: Dhonburi Rajabhat University scored 98.70, categorized as "good."
Provincial Administration: The Phrae Provincial Administration scored 100, categorized as "excellent."
Provincial Administrative Organizations and Special Local Administrative Organizations: Ayutthaya Provincial Administrative Organization scored 99.73, categorized as "excellent."
City Municipalities: Chiang Mai City Municipality of the Capital District of Chiang Mai Province scored 99.47, categorized as "excellent."
Town Municipalities: Su-ngai Kolok Town Municipality of Su-ngai Kolok District in Narathiwat Province scored 99.67, categorized as "excellent."
Subdistrict Municipalities: Koksoong Samphan Subdistrict Municipality of Chum Phae District in Khon Kaen Province; Samkha Subdistrict Municipality of Phon Sai District in Roi Et Province; and Mueang Phrai Subdistrict Municipality of Selaphum District in Roi Et Province all scored 100, categorized as "excellent."
Subdistrict Administrative Organizations: Nong Khai Nok Subdistrict Administrative Organization of Muang Sam Sip District in Ubon Ratchathani Province; and Erawan Subdistrict Administrative Organization of Waeng District in Narathiwat Province both scored 100, categorized as "excellent."
The NACC views the ITA as a strategic tool in driving anti-corruption efforts by promoting proactive measures within government agencies. This approach complements enforcement measures and fosters attitudes and values of integrity, leading to sustainable anti-corruption outcomes in Thai society.
