Just One Reason There Is So Much Corruption In Government

Big governments with large bureaucracies are incubators for scandals.  In most cases the causes are unaccountable and less than honest leadership - a combustible combination.  The below link provides insight into at least one program designed to combat those combustible situations.  That program was established in 1978.  Here is a brief description:  "Established by the Inspector General Act of 1978, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) examines all actions of a government agency or military organization. Conducting audits and investigations, either independently or in response to reports of wrongdoing, the OIG ensures that the agency's operations are in compliance with the law and general established policies of the government."  Sounds good, huh?  Yes it does when those having inspector general oversight responsibilities have integrity.  Consider that "While by law, Inspectors General are under the general supervision of the agency head or deputy, neither the agency head nor the deputy can prevent or prohibit an Inspector General from conducting an audit or investigation.  The conduct of the Inspectors General is overseen by the Integrity Committee of the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency (PCIE)."   http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/oig.htm   Now let's take a peek at the manner in which the current administration deals with the inspector general program and you will learn, at least in part, why it is in so much trouble.  See this link.   http://www.americanthinker.com/2013/06/obamas_abrading_the_social_fabric.html   

George Burns