Shin Sang-jin, the mayor of Seongnam, emphasized on the 31st that "trust in citizens is paramount for welfare," stating his commitment to improving the quality of senior welfare through field-centered administration.
On this day, Mayor Shin announced that an operational inspection will be conducted for 33 senior welfare facilities receiving city subsidies by September 4.
This initiative reflects Mayor Shin's determination to create a trustworthy environment for senior welfare by thoroughly examining the operations of local facilities and enhancing transparent welfare administration.
The inspection will cover 16 multipurpose welfare centers, 11 senior job support organizations, and 6 comprehensive senior welfare centers.
Mayor Shin noted, "The goal is not to penalize facilities but to collaboratively address operational challenges and improve welfare services. This is the core of the inspection."
The mayor plans to comprehensively verify compliance with staffing standards, recruitment and management of personnel, appropriateness of subsidy execution and accounting, and the performance of senior job programs.
Minor issues will be addressed immediately on-site, while strict administrative measures, including recovery of improperly executed subsidies, will be enforced if necessary.
To prevent recurring issues, follow-up management will be strengthened to enhance practical improvement outcomes.
During the inspection process, Mayor Shin will actively listen to the concerns and suggestions of facility operators.
Additionally, training on subsidy execution standards and accounting practices will be provided to enhance the administrative capabilities of the facilities, and feedback gathered will be actively reflected in future welfare policy improvements.
Local citizens have generally responded positively to the inspection.
One resident from Sujeong-gu stated, "Regular inspections to ensure that subsidies are being used properly in facilities for seniors are essential. I expect increased transparency in administration."
Local welfare officials also commented, "Transparent accounting and operational inspections will enhance citizen trust, and we hope this will lead to collaborative improvement measures between administration and welfare facilities."
Meanwhile, Shin Sang-jin stated, "We will continue thorough inspections and ongoing support to ensure that citizens' taxes are used correctly and the quality of welfare services is improved."
He added, "We will maintain continuous communication with the field to support the operation of senior welfare facilities."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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