1. World problems
  2. Unreported government spending

Unreported government spending

  • Underreported government spending
  • Financial cover-up
  • Secret government agency agreements
  • Secret government deals

Nature

Government agencies routinely underreport levels of spending in areas which their governments do not wish to publicly support.

Incidence

The American Army reported its use of private contractors in 1983, including management reviews, technical assistance, special studies and management and support services, at US$23,000, while the Pentagon's Inspector General said the army spent US$2,700,000 on them.

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Value

Cover-up
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Unreported
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Secrecy
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthSustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong InstitutionsSustainable Development Goal #17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(F) Fuzzy exceptional problems
Subject
Content quality
Presentable
 Presentable
Language
English
Last update
May 20, 2022