The role of metacognitive strategies in planning and conducting investigative actions when investigating criminal offenses in the field of public procurement

The article analyzes the role of metacognitive strategies that allow investigators to critically evaluate, plan and correct their own cognitive processes during investigations. It is characterized how, at the initial stages of the investigation, metacognition contributes to a detailed assessment of primary data initiated on the basis of documentary audits. The process of forming investigative versions that adapt to dynamically changing circumstances of the case and require investigators to have a flexible approach is considered. The importance of metacognitive strategies in identifying potential witnesses and informants, which ensures the formation of substantiated investigative versions, is clarified. The importance of analyzing objective and subjective elements of offenses for modeling the behavior of criminals, which contributes to the effective implementation of investigative actions, is emphasized. It is determined how the corruption and group nature of crimes in this area requires a comprehensive approach in planning investigative measures. The strategic importance of covert investigative actions, which allows documenting the facts of illegal gain, is also considered. The requirements for conducting special investigative experiments and the legislative framework prohibiting provocation to commit crimes are highlighted. It is proven that the inclusion of metacognitive strategies in the investigation process contributes to increasing the awareness of investigators about their own thought processes, which is critically important when working with complex data and information. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of these strategies for identifying hidden crimes and assessing the risks associated with the loss of state resources through corruption in the field of public procurement. It is noted that the systematic implementation of metacognitive practices can significantly optimize the processes of detecting, investigating and preventing criminal offenses, ensuring high quality and legality of investigative actions. The results of the study led to conclusions about the need to integrate metacognitive strategies into investigative practice to ensure the legality, efficiency and objectivity of investigations in the field of public procurement. This allows to increase the quality and volume of collected information, significantly increasing the chances of successful resolution of criminal cases.