#public-accountability

#public-accountability

In public office you are every bit as accountable for what you have not done as for what you have. One may be adept at dodging responsibilities, but avoiding the consequences is trickier.

Bayo Dosunmu's resignation from Lambeth Council followed a drink-driving conviction, raising concerns over a settlement agreement deemed a waste of taxpayers' money.

The Public Accounts Committee reported that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) exhibited severe weaknesses in managing the loans, leading to a high uncertainty of repayment.

Evan Low concealed payments to Alec Baldwin from a nonprofit, violating campaign laws, leading to a $106,000 fine.

"The immediate resignation of Councilor Paul Toner is not just a necessary step; it is a moral imperative," one local organization urged.

In opposing the raises, I believe we are holding ourselves accountable and showing that our priority lies with the community rather than our paychecks.

The contract with BusPatrol was signed in a hasty manner by the school district, without a bidding process, raising concerns about transparency.

I made the wrong decision... In retrospect, I should have.

Serbian farmers on tractors and thousands of citizens joined the blockade that followed weeks of protests demanding accountability for the deadly accident in the northern city and regional capital of Novi Sad that critics have blamed on rampant government corruption.

I have been informed that a preliminary investigation has been opened into the incident of the documents left behind at a conference centre.

In response to growing demands for increased efficiency and transparency from the public, Multnomah County Nathan Vasquez and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson have implemented a policy requiring management and supervisory employees to return to in-person work. This shift from remote and hybrid work models aims to enhance productivity and ensure better accountability in local governance.

David Mack's illegal parking, using a placard inappropriately, raised the issue of accountability among public officials, especially regarding congestion and disability rights.

Clíona Saidléar, RCNI executive director, stated that the €250,000 damages awarded to Nikita Hand was merely a "drop in the ocean" given McGregor's wealth. She emphasized that the companies profiting from his products need to reconsider their associations with someone found guilty of sexual assault, urging them to stop promoting him. Saidléar noted that public disapproval can significantly impact the brands that continue to align themselves with McGregor.

"I think we need to be very careful here. The way we decide on assault in this country is by judge and jury... Due process matters in this country."

"We wish to reiterate to everyone that this [trip] was undertaken in good faith, with good intentions and for the promotion of our Catholicity, but mistakes were made," Petrella said in a statement.

"We can't manage what we don't measure," Lander said. "From emergency response times, to proficiency in reading and math, to how many new homes are being built..."

BAM's decision to limit tenders to €150m reflects a strategic shift within the company, as it confronts ongoing scrutiny over significant cost overruns and project delays associated with the National Children's Hospital.