toimelnäiteks

Toimelnäiteks is a prosecutorial investigation and public censure in Estonia. It is a formal procedure where a member of the public reports a government official's misconduct or unsatisfactory performance to the Chancellor of Justice or an audit institution. The Chancellor of Justice then investigates the case and considers appointing an auditor to uncover the facts.

If the investigation confirms the allegations, the relevant government official may be subject to official reprimand or disciplinary action. This action may range from a public censure to more severe disciplinary measures, depending on the severity of the case.

Toimelnäiteks is an example of a safeguard mechanism in Estonian public administration that aims to ensure that public officials act honestly and responsibly. It also demonstrates the existence of accountability in Estonia's public sector.

The process is launched by submitting an application to the Chancellor of Justice or an audit institution. The Commissioner of Investigation decides whether an investigation is warranted based on the contents of the complaint and whether further investigation will contribute to more effective scrutiny or assessment of the results of an investigation.

Once initiated, the process may lead to audit proceedings under the Public Administration Act, to public improvement, to conducting an audit, to an internal audit proceeding initiated by the board of management, or to disciplinary measures.

The investigation process also entails the right to request representation and to respond publicly one week in advance before the results of the investigation are disclosed. The use of public censure as a means to implement disciplinary measures demonstrates Estonia's commitment to good governance principles and the promotion of effective administrative culture within the public sector.