On the issue of targeting as a principle in the social security sphere

The paper reveals the essence of the targeting principle in social security law, identifies shortcomings that do not allow for the effective implementation of targeting in the social security sphere, and proposes solutions. The author analyzes the scientific works of scientists on the issue under consideration, regulatory legal acts in the area under consideration. It is noted that disclosing the content of the targeting principle, improving the process of its implementation in the social security sphere is one of the relevant and priority areas of legislative development. Since the targeting principle will contribute, on the one hand, to a more effective implementation of social rights, as it will allow taking into account the specific life situation of the recipient of social benefits; and on the other hand, without limiting the volume and types of social benefits already provided for by current legislation, it will contribute to a more rational distribution of funds from public consumption funds. That is, it will allow optimizing the entire system of relevant social security, preventing irrational use of funds, covering with types of social security those individuals or their groups who really need it, and in those forms and volumes that are determined in accordance with individual needs, achieving understanding and social justice, and also generally improving the level of social protection of a person. Therefore, the author of this scientific article considers it advisable: 1) in the process of systematizing social security legislation, to improve the targeted approach to the provision of social benefits and services, considering the possibility of providing a larger number of types of benefits precisely on a targeted basis, except for those that, due to the nature of the social risk in connection with which they are provided, cannot be provided in a targeted manner (childbirth assistance); 2) to develop information and telecommunication resources, information exchange between various registers of various state bodies in order to monitor information about recipients of social benefits, their level of security, and other characteristics that affect the amount of social assistance.