2009.10.06
About that waste, fraud and abuse
For tomorrow we will write about Roanoke's response to allegations that top Valley Metro employees abused public finances for their own enrichment. The employees were fired; the city and federal government will be reimbursed by First Transit; and the city will seek new proposals for running the bus system.
All good. But is it enough? The city also asked for additional accounting and reporting procedures to be put in place for the Greater Roanoke Transit Co. Council shouldn't stop at the buses.
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Government spending is always subject to this type of abuse. You minimize it by minimizing government.
Comment by Jim — October 6, 2009 @ 1:55 pm
Jim, are you implying that private corporations don't see their share of abuse? Maybe we should minimize them, too. How's that for generalization?
Unscrupulous people can be found in the public and the private sector. Good fiscal management and oversight can help prevent abuses.
Comment by Luanne T. — October 6, 2009 @ 5:01 pm
Using public funds for their own enrichment is not abuse but stealing. I would expect that in addition to being fired those accused of doing so will be charged with committing a crime.
Comment by waynep — October 6, 2009 @ 8:13 pm