Gov’t administration chief highlights procurement savings, anti-corruption drive and oversight reforms

The head of Georgia’s Government Administration, Levan Zhorzholiani, on Friday said the government has intensified oversight of public spending, procurement and anti-corruption measures, while reporting significant budget savings and ongoing institutional reforms.

Zhorzholiani outlined the administration’s role in coordinating ministries, supervising the legality of government and municipal decisions, and monitoring the efficiency of public spending, including state procurement.

He said the administration was responsible for ensuring that government decisions were implemented across institutions and that legal and financial compliance was maintained.

According to Zhorzholiani, procurement-related oversight has generated substantial fiscal savings in recent months, which he described as evidence of improved efficiency in public administration. He added that such gains were expected to decrease over time as systems become more streamlined and require less direct intervention.

He also confirmed that a 2025 report on human capital development in the civil service has been completed, describing workforce development as a core function of the administration.

Zhorzholiani also said anti-corruption policy remained a key government priority, with the stated aim of improving Georgia’s standing in international corruption perception rankings. He argued that reforms in procurement and governance were central to strengthening investor confidence.

He further noted planned amendments to procurement legislation, developed in consultation with the business community, aimed at reducing corruption risks and improving transparency in state contracts.

The official also referred to improvements in international governance and economic indices, saying Georgia had advanced across several global rankings covering economic freedom, rule of law and corruption perception. He described these indicators as important benchmarks for foreign investors assessing stability and regulatory predictability.

Zhorzholiani added that cooperation with international financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, remained strong. He said recent IMF assessments of Georgia had been positive, reflecting macroeconomic stability and ongoing reforms.

He also emphasized close engagement with the private sector, particularly in infrastructure projects, saying the government aims to ensure quality standards, timely delivery and market-based pricing in public construction and development projects.