Evaluating the effectiveness of departmental control in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (based on sociological research)

The paper is focused on studying the departmental control as the most important managerial function aimed at improving the system of internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation. Analysis of the types and forms of control allows us to speak about well-functioning system, but insufficient effectiveness of the departmental control in the police. Based on the results of a sociological survey of employees of internal affairs bodies, conducted in February - March 2020, the key problems in its implementation were identified. The main objectives of such form of departmental control as an inspection, in particular, are not fully implemented, as they are focused more on identifying deficiencies than on providing practical assistance to the internal affairs bodies. The analysis of empirical data makes it possible to determine the main ways to improve the system of departmental control, based on providing organizational and methodological assistance to the objects of control. It is carried out by inspectors, who base it on the results of taken control measures. Moreover, positive forms and methods of work are shared with problem police units.