--- title: "Systemic Failure in Zakarpattia: Ombudsman Demands Major Audit of TCC and Social Services Due to 'Return Scheme' for Officials" description: "⚡️ Ombudsman Dmytro Lubyntsev demanded a major audit of TCCs in Zakarpattia. According to him, corruption schemes are active in the region, and fired officials are being returned to positions via the 'acting' status. The 'West' OC declared readiness for the audit but refused to comment on the details of personnel appointments. A record number of complaints has been recorded in Odesa — up to 500 since the beginning of the year. #Zakarpattia #TCC #Lubyntsev #Mobilization" date: 2026-08-09T20:04:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/systemic-failure-in-zakarpattia-ombudsman-demands-major-audit tags: [ukraine-war, mobilization, human-rights, corruption, transcarpathia, dmytro-lubynets] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Systemic Failure in Zakarpattia: Ombudsman Demands Major Audit of TCC and Social Services Due to 'Return Scheme' for Officials ![Ombudsman demands investigation of TCC and SP in Zakarpattia due to officials' return scheme](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/10/ombudsmen-trebuot-proverki-tck-v-zakarpattye/ombudsmen-trebuot-proverki-tck-v-zakarpattye-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Ombudsman Dmytro Lubyntsev initiated an audit of the Zakarpattia TCC due to systemic violations. - A scheme for returning fired officials to positions via the 'acting' status has been identified. - The 'West' OC declared readiness for the audit but does not comment on specific personnel decisions. - Up to 500 complaints against TCC actions have been recorded in the Odesa region since the beginning of 2026. - Officials at the Mukachevo TCC were detained for illegally removing men from military registration. On August 10, 2026, news emerged of a sharp escalation in the conflict between the Ombudsman's Institution and the leadership of territorial recruitment centers (TCC) in the Zakarpattia region. The Commissioner for Human Rights of the Verkhovna Rada, Dmytro Lubyntsev, initiated a comprehensive audit of the activities of local TCCs and Social Protection Departments (SP), stating the existence of systemic human rights violations and corruption risks that have been recorded since 2023. ### The 'Return Scheme': Personnel Anomalies and Pressure on Institutions The central point of the Ombudsman's complaints was the anomalous personnel situation in the regional center. Dmytro Lubyntsev drew attention to the practice where a head of an institution, fired following SBU searches and the exposure of abuses, effectively returns to their position. The official is appointed as acting head, and this status is constantly extended, allowing them to retain influence and control over processes. "It's as if a person is fired — but they return to the same position. This is no longer a coincidence. It is a question that requires a clear answer," Lubyntsev emphasized in his statement. The Ombudsman also noted that after law enforcement exposed abuses, instead of rectifying the situation, information attacks began against the Ombudsman's Institution itself, which he believes is an attempt to hide real problems. ### Reaction of the 'West' Operational Command The 'West' Operational Command (OC), responsible for the region, reacted promptly to the Ombudsman's statement. The Command declared its readiness to assist in audits and emphasized that it tolerates no manifestations of corruption. "The 'West' Operational Command tolerates no manifestations of corruption and is interested in ensuring legality and the observance of citizens' rights and freedoms," the OC 'West' noted. Representatives of the Command confirmed that all circumstances would be checked in accordance with the law, and officials are ready to provide competent authorities with all necessary materials. They assured that any conclusions would be based solely on established facts, not rumors or assumptions. ### Scale of the Problem: From Odesa to Zakarpattia The situation in Zakarpattia is only part of the general picture forming across the country. Monitoring visits by the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights to recruitment centers continue everywhere. According to the Ombudsman's Office, the Odesa region ranks first in the country in terms of complaints about possible illegal actions by TCC workers, with up to 500 appeals recorded since the beginning of 2026. However, Zakarpattia is also under special scrutiny by law enforcement. As a result of preliminary checks in various regions of Ukraine, a number of criminal proceedings have been initiated for abuse of power and corrupt actions. In particular, in Zakarpattia, the former head of the Mukachevo TCC and his subordinate were taken into custody. According to the investigation, the ex-officials unjustifiably removed men from military registration, earning significant sums from this scheme. ### Contradictory Data In the current situation, there are discrepancies in assessments of the scale of the problem and readiness to cooperate. On the one hand, Dmytro Lubyntsev insists on the existence of 'schemes' and systematic attempts to hide violations through personnel manipulation and information pressure. He claims that the problem is deep-rooted and requires the intervention of the General Prosecutor's Office and the SBU. On the other hand, the 'West' Operational Command, in its statements, adheres to a more restrained rhetoric, focusing on procedural readiness for the audit. They do not comment on specific personnel decisions regarding specific individuals, limiting themselves to general phrases about legality. This creates uncertainty: is the OC 'West's' refusal to comment a direct confirmation of guilt, or is it a standard procedure before the investigation is completed? For now, both sides are awaiting the results of official audits initiated by the Ombudsman. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Where TCC works worst and where best: Lubyntsev compared mobilization in regions](https://www.unian.net/society/dmitriy-lubinec-nazval-oblasti-s-hudshey-i-luchshey-rabotoy-tck-i-sp-13446813.html) - Подтверждает данные о жалобах в Одессе и общем мониторинге. - [War for the poor: Lubyntsev revealed the scale of corruption in TCCs](https://www.unian.net/society/mobilizaciya-lubinec-raskryl-masshtaby-korrupcii-v-tck-13446906.html) - Подтверждает данные о жалобах в Одессе и общем мониторинге. - [Lubyntsev called to ban balaclavas for TCC](https://korrespondent.net/ukraine/4877404-lubynets-pryzval-zapretyt-balaklavy-dlia-ttsk) - Подтверждено по источнику korrespondent.net - [Lubyntsev after monitoring Uzhhorod TCC: Places of unfreedom and unsanitary conditions](https://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2026/04/04/8028753/) - Подтверждает контекст проблем в Закарпатье. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Who initiated the audit of the TCC in Zakarpattia? **A:** The audit was initiated by the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Verkhovna Rada, Dmytro Lubyntsev. ### Q: What is the essence of the accusations against the TCC leadership? **A:** The Ombudsman accuses the leadership of systemic human rights violations and using a scheme to return fired officials to positions via the 'acting' status. ### Q: How did the 'West' Operational Command react? **A:** The 'West' OC declared its readiness to assist in audits and emphasized that it does not tolerate corruption, but refused to comment on specific personnel decisions until the audit is completed. ### Q: Which region ranks first in complaints against the TCC? **A:** According to the Ombudsman's Office, the Odesa region ranks first, where up to 500 appeals have been recorded since the beginning of 2026.