The paper examines the essence and features of digital transformation in state and local governance. The challenges of digitalization are analyzed, including outdated regulatory frameworks, fragmented information systems, low digital literacy among civil servants, and weak interagency integration. Key aspects of digitalization are identified, including process automation, the development of e-governance, and cybersecurity. Relevance of the study. Digitalization of public administration is a crucial area of reform; however, its implementation is complicated by the absence of a unified digital policy, gaps between information systems, and weak regulatory support. The study defines key directions for improving digital governance. Methods. A systematic analysis was applied to examine the interconnections between technological, organizational, and regulatory factors of digitalization. The structural-functional method was used to identify key components of digital transformation, content analysis to assess the regulatory framework, and the expert method to identify risks and limitations. Main results. It has been established that digital transformation encompasses legal, organizational, and technological changes. The lack of a unified information ecosystem complicates the integration of digital services. The directions of digitalization are characterized, including process automation, interagency interaction, and the unification of electronic document management. Regulatory acts have been analyzed, revealing shortcomings such as weak coordination among government agencies and a low level of digital strategy implementation. Optimization of digital transformation is proposed through improving the regulatory framework, enhancing the digital competencies of civil servants, and adopting a comprehensive approach to digital governance.
Maksym Oliіnyk (Sun,) studied this question.