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The article presents issues related to social control of the public administration, which is an important tool for providing the citizens with an opportunity to voice their opinions on matters related to the functioning of the state and its bodies. The article explains its basis, as well as its main instruments, forms and scope. The author of the article also recalls that social control institutions allow for using the involvement of ordinary citizens in the management of public issues, which should contribute to increased participation of the citizens in administering and to further development of the civic society. Thanks to opportunities that social control provides for both the authorities and the citizens, Poland can be regarded by its citizens as their joint property.