Abstract
Introduction. In modern conditions of a difficult economic situation, tax institutions are the most important lever of the public administration system, responsible for the implementation of the revenue side of the state budget, which is behind the welfare of millions of Kazakhstanis. In this regard, the role of the audit of the efficiency of tax administration is increasing, as regulated by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan «On STATE audit and financial control». However, this direction is quite new and requires further improvement.Purpose of the research. The purpose of the article is to generalize and systematize theoretical approaches to the essence of tax administration, analyze domestic and foreign practice of its organization in the system of state audit and develop recommendations for improving efficiency.Research methods. The study was based on systems analysis, solving specific problems was achieved using comparative, statistical and graphical analysis, using ranking, grouping methods and modeling fundamentals.Results. The efficiency of the work of tax authorities, the completeness of collection of tax payments and, ultimately, the financial stability of the state depend on the efficiency of the organization of tax administration. In this regard, the mechanism of tax administration should be built rationally and consistently. Conducting a state audit of tax administration is a mandatory element of ensuring the completeness and transparency of budget revenues and the efficiency of using funds for administration.Perspectives. Based on the study of foreign experience in administration within the framework of governmental audit and the current state of digitalization of the economy, there is a need to refine indicators for assessing the effectiveness of the tax authorities, as well as to develop and implement the necessary electronic services.