Проаналізовано форми громадського контролю за діяльністю органів місцевого самоврядування і сучасні ІКТ, які використовуються в інформаційному просторі України та суттєвим чином впливають на місцеве самоврядування. Надано пропозиції стосовно їх удосконалення.
This article analyzes the forms of public control over the local self-government and the current ICT, which are used in the information space of Ukraine and which have a significant impact on the local self-government. Provided suggestions for its improving. The author analyzes the new forms of technology where individuals can participate in expressions of civic engagement. Civic engagement plays a large part in e-government, particularly in the area of transparency and accountability. Information system directly links the public with the local government and helps the public to know the plan and policies of the local government and their methods of working, so information system plays an important role in this area. ICTs are used to promote openness in the local self-government.