Corruption and American Cities
Subtitle: Essays and Case Studies in Ethical Accountability
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers; McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781476665771
Subjects: Political corruption; Fraud; Contracting out; Misconduct in office; Ethics
Description: "Greed, ethical lapses, and lack of accountability have drained untold millions in tax dollars. Corrupt practices range from embezzlement, graft, bribery, kickbacks, extortion, nepotism and patronage to the misuse of funds, vehicles, equipment, supplies and other public resources. This book investigates the reasons behind corruption and imparts guidelines for better accountability"--