Uzbekistan is taking another step toward strengthening digital governance by introducing systematic IT audit mechanisms across state bodies and organizations.

 

Under a recent Cabinet of Ministers resolution, new requirements have been established to improve the implementation and oversight of digital technologies in both republican and local executive authorities. A key element of the reform is the introduction of регулярный IT audit of information infrastructure, covering software, hardware, networks, user access, data storage, and change management processes.

 

This move is designed to ensure greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability in how digital systems are deployed and operated within the public sector. It also reinforces centralized oversight by the Ministry of Digital Technologies, which is responsible for coordinating digital transformation and monitoring the effectiveness of IT systems across government institutions.

 

In parallel, the resolution introduces a number of measures aimed at supporting the development of the IT sector and boosting export potential.

 

In particular, residents of the IT Park are now allowed to pay for foreign services including advertising and software subscriptions using corporate bank cards within an annual limit of USD 500,000. At the same time, they are permitted to receive subscription-based payments from foreign clients under public offer arrangements without mandatory registration in the external trade information system “E-contract”.

 

The regulatory framework for IT Park activities has also been expanded, with media services now included among the permitted types of activities for residents.

 

Additionally, broader integration into the “E-government” system is предусмотрена for non-governmental non-profit organizations and startup projects participating in the “Digital Startups” program and the Central Bank’s regulatory sandbox. This is expected to enhance data exchange and foster innovation within the digital ecosystem.

 

Overall, the reforms reflect a dual approach: strengthening internal controls over government IT infrastructure while simultaneously creating more flexible and business-friendly conditions for the growth of Uzbekistan’s digital economy.