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Explore the deep-seated issues within the United States government contracting system with Government Abuse by William Sims Curry. This book examines how nefarious, amateurish, and criminal behaviors impact the way public funds are utilized. Curry investigates how contracts are sometimes awarded to corporations in exchange for personal favors and lavish gifts, which prevents the government from serving the public interest with honesty and effectiveness. Based on extensive research, this work provides a detailed look at the systemic failures in the selection of government contractors. The author spent two years analyzing contractor claims maintained by the Government Accountability Office to identify specific deficiencies. By categorizing these problems, Curry offers a clear path toward necessary reforms. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in law, business, and the integrity of government procurement processes.

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Examines the impact of criminal and amateurish behavior on the integrity of United States government contracting processes.

Investigates how personal favors and lavish gifts can lead to improper contract awards that fail the public interest.

Provides a detailed categorization of the multiple deficiencies found in current government contractor selection methods.

Offers researched-based proposals for how systemic reforms can be instituted to improve government honesty and effectiveness.

Built upon two years of extensive research involving contractor claims from the Government Accountability Office.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
30 May 2014
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28 November 2013

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