Question

What are the particular ethical challenges facing government accountants and administrators? This needs to be in one paragraph.

Answer 1

For a government accountant and administrator, the demands of law, his duty, impartiality, due process, provides a productive ground in which ethical dilemmas arises. Whistle blowers face this problem because their disclosure may institute a crime when the on-going misbehaviour is severe. Such ethical dilemma can be related with working towards the best interest of the community versus being responsive to the government. Some major ethical dilemmas Faced by Public Servants are as follows:

1.Administrative discretion

2.Corruption

3. Nepotism

4. Administrative secrecy

5. Information leaks

6. Public accountability