Функції корпоративної доброчесності персоналу митної служби України: правові аспекти

The article explores the legal aspects of corporate integrity within the personnel of Ukraine’s customs service, its functional significance, and its impact on the efficiency of customs authorities. The main functions of corporate integrity are analyzed, including control, preventive, regulatory, and sanction functions, all of which aim to ensure transparency, legality, and compliance with international standards in the customs service. Special attention is given to the evaluation of customs officers’ qualifications and integrity through testing procedures, which serve as the basis for employment contracts in the new customs structure. The role of the Code of Conduct for Customs Officials is examined, as it is intended to be the primary regulatory document ensuring professional ethics and fostering a culture of integrity among personnel. The study highlights international experiences and anti-corruption standards, particularly the recommendations of the World Customs Organization (WCO), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the Council of Europe, which serve as a foundation for improving Ukraine’s customs legislation. The article analyzes customs service personnel policies, mechanisms for managing human resources, and methods for assessing professional competence among officials. The importance of implementing a competency model and adapting modern personnel training methods to international standards is emphasized. Particular attention is paid to the legal definition of corruption, its impact on the functioning of customs authorities, and key international and national legal frameworks governing anti-corruption measures in the customs sector. The Lima Declaration, the Arusha Declaration, and Ukrainian legislation on civil service and corruption prevention are reviewed in this context. In conclusion, the article highlights the need for further improvement of legal mechanisms for corporate integrity, strengthening oversight of compliance with ethical norms, and actively involving the public in monitoring customs activities. Implementing effective anti-corruption measures will contribute to enhancing the professional standards of customs officers, strengthening trust in the customs service, and ensuring its compliance with European standards.