WAYS TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEM OF PROVIDING SOCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE POPULATION IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The need for social protection research to address social problems in the country is driven by an unstable situation. Effectiveness of development of social protection of the population, reproduced in the level of life of citizens and social stability in society. Social assistance plays an important role in the social well-being of Ukrainian citizens.

The purpose of the study is to study trends in indicators and to substantiate recommendations on ways to improve the system of providing social assistance to the population in Ukraine.

Explaining the essence of social benefits is particularly important in the complex situations that have arisen today, as social protection is a means of preserving stability and harmony in a society, an instrument through which the state can influence people's lives.

The dynamics of changes in social security expenditures from the state budget has been studied, according to the data we can see that the actual amount of expenditures is increasing by 55% in 2018, but nevertheless, their share in% of the country's GDP has decreased by 2.1%, respectively, over the last three years. talks about reducing the effectiveness of this article costs. Which suggests the need for further research and prevention of a similar situation.

An assessment of the effectiveness of providing social assistance to the population has shown that there are many problems and imperfections that impede the proper functioning of the social protection system. The biggest drawback is the insufficient level of security of the population in order to solve a significant part of the existing problem, and it is possible to offer active involvement of citizens in work.

The implemented social protection policy, which provides assistance to the population every year, is undergoing significant changes, therefore improvements and additions are necessary measures in its activity. The biggest problem that currently exists is the inconsistency of social standards with the real situation, in these circumstances, the inhabitants of our country are unable to meet their needs and high standard of living.