The article examines regulatory and legal governance as a key instrument for preventing corruption in public procurement. It emphasizes that an effective system of legal norms, encompassing both general provisions and specific procedural requirements, is the foundation for establishing a transparent, accountable, and integrity-based mechanism for public funds. The focus is placed on the structure of the regulatory framework, which includes legal acts at various levels, from higher-level legislation to subordinate regulations and internal policies of contracting authorities. The study highlights the importance of legal norms’ consistency, clarity, and enforceability, as these significantly reduce the risks of abuse, conflicts of interest, and a formalistic approach to anti-corruption measures. It is noted that the insufficient effectiveness of control mechanisms, flawed violation detection procedures, and the lack of proper risk analysis in the implementation of internal anti-corruption programs diminish the overall impact of corruption prevention efforts. The article concludes that improving the existing regulatory framework is necessary by strengthening administrative and legal enforcement mechanisms, raising the quality standards of internal documents, and ensuring genuine accountability of contracting entities. The role of administrative law in ensuring liability for violations of established procedures is particularly emphasized. The effectiveness of anti-corruption policy directly depends on the capacity of state institutions to adopt legal norms and ensure their proper implementation. Special attention should be paid to the institutional capacity of oversight bodies, the refinement of administrative liability procedures, and the enhancement of professional training for officials responsible for procurement processes.

Key words: public procurement, corruption, anti-corruption policy, anti-corruption measures, administrative law, normative legal acts, administrative and legal regulation, oversight, transparency.

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