The public deserves to know exactly how its money is being spent. Third, we will establish a central database to ensure there is no duplication of state grants and contracts. Fourth, we will work to improve accountability standards in state government. It's not enough to identify a need and then fund programs to deal with that need. We must establish performance review standards to ensure those who spend taxpayer dollars spend them wisely.
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The vast majority of state employees, elected officials and people who do business with the state are decent people who don't like their names being associated with a dishonest few. Many have told me they are glad we' re taking steps to restore the public's faith in state government and in them. The people of Arkansas have a right to a government they can trust. The good people who serve in that government deserve nothing less than spotless reputations. Making these things happen requires us to identify the pockets of fraud that exist in state government and then root them out.