Fundamentals of the theory and organization of public service are considered; features of the civil service of the Russian Federation and constituent entities of the Russian Federation; basic principles and mechanisms for the implementation of state personnel policy, personnel policy in the public service system. Particular attention is paid to the problems of corruption in government bodies and the moral foundations of the civil service and personnel policy. For students of universities and civil servants - students of the system of additional professional education, studying in the specialty "State and Municipal Administration," it is also recommended to heads of structural divisions and employees of personnel services of state bodies.