Public anti-corruption oversight
We keep watch over public authorities and state and municipal enterprises, and identify and assess corruption risks.
NGO · ACOC
Anti-Corruption Oversight Center
Transparency · Integrity · Oversight · Results
We carry out public anti-corruption oversight, help people protect their rights and explain the law in plain language. We work across Ukraine.
About
Who we are
The Anti-Corruption Oversight Center (ACOC) is a voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit association of citizens. Our office is in Kharkiv, and we work across Ukraine.
Our goal is public authorities that work transparently, accountably and with integrity, and people whose rights are protected. To get there, we carry out public oversight of state and local government bodies, help prevent corruption risks and promote compliance with anti-corruption law.
We act openly and only by lawful means, guided by the principles of legality, transparency, humanity and voluntary participation.
What we do
Our work
Public procurement and budget funds
We help check public procurement and tenders paid from the budget, to spot conflicts of interest, discriminatory requirements and other violations early.
Legal assistance
We advise people and organizations, help them protect their rights and legitimate interests and, where needed, represent them before public authorities and in court, as provided by law.
Whistleblower protection
We support people who report corruption: we explain their rights, advise them and help them stay protected.
Reports to the authorities
We help draft and file reports, complaints and requests to the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), the State Bureau of Investigation, the prosecutor’s office, the National Police and other bodies.
Legal education
We hold lectures, seminars, trainings and round tables, and prepare clear materials about the law and human rights.
Contact
How to reach us
- Describe the situation. What happened, when and where, and who was involved, if you know.
- Prepare copies. Documents, photos, correspondence. Keep the originals.
- Contact us. By phone, messenger or email. Meetings at our office are by appointment.
Office
4 Severyna Pototskoho St, Kharkiv, 61007, Ukraine
- Mon–Fri: 10:00–16:00 (Kyiv time)
- Lunch break: 12:00–13:30
- Visits by appointment
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are you a government body?
No. ACOC is a voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization. We are not a public authority or a law enforcement agency and do not have their powers. We help people protect their rights by lawful means, including by contacting the competent authorities.
How much does a consultation cost?
Consultations are free of charge.
Do you work only in Kharkiv?
No. Our office is in Kharkiv, and you can contact us from anywhere in Ukraine by phone, messenger or email.
Can I contact you anonymously?
Yes. You decide whether to give your name. If you do, your details are seen only by members of the organization, each of whom has signed a written non-disclosure undertaking. See our privacy policy.
Can I visit the office without an appointment?
Visits are by appointment. Call us or send a message to arrange a convenient time.
Official details
Registration data
| Full name | Anti-Corruption Oversight Center |
|---|---|
| Short name | ACOC |
| Name in Ukrainian | Громадська організація «Центр антикорупційного контролю» (ГО «ЦАК») |
| EDRPOU code (Ukrainian registry number) | 46619432 |
| Registered address | 1 Aerokosmichnyi Avenue (formerly Haharina Avenue), Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, 61001, Ukraine |
| Office | 4 Severyna Pototskoho St, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, 61007, Ukraine |