Gilford, New HampshireReports on Government Corruption

From Sunshine Review

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Without an open government it almost impossible to hold political officials or agencies accountable to ethical conduct. When caught these officials need to be exposed to their constituents on Sunshine Review.

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Below are several types of common unethical behavior by officials. Any other suggestions please begin a discussion on the talk page.

Improper spending of taxpayer money

This could include allocating illegal funds, taxpayer funded lobbying, earmarks, pork barrel spending or accepting questionable gifts.

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Hiring procedures

Is a political official doling out jobs to friends, family or even convicted felons? Report here on improper hiring procedures.

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Fraudulent or dishonest behavior

When political officials or agencies engage in dishonest or illegal behavior not defined above. This could include intimidation tactics, deliberate impediments to transparency or abuse of the powers granted to that official or agency.

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