A system of waste – how tax money becomes self-service charging

There is hardly an area in which the systemic waste of taxpayers’ money is so bold and unabashed as on the upper floors of politics and administration. The whole thing is not a regrettable case, but has long since had a method. Anyone who thinks that this is only about occasional wrong decisions or human weaknesses is very wrong. Behind all this is a perfidiousWell-rehearsed machinery aimed at plundering public coffers and enriching themselves at the expense of the general public.

The mechanics of lack of transparency – how tax money becomes gold

It all starts with the lack of transparency of procurement processes. Public contracts are advertised in such a way that they are basically only accessible to a handful of “chosen” companies. the competition? a farce. prices? are screwed up as if there were no tomorrow. This creates bloated projects, gigantic cost explosions and a budget that is not for the well-being of theCitizens, but mostly available for the welfare of a small clique. Waste is not an accident, but the result of targeted manipulation.

The traces blur – dummy companies and flows of money

In order to disguise how the funds flow, dummy companies are founded, which serve as intermediate stations. These companies collect huge sums for alleged consulting services or services – for services that are never provided or are completely overpriced. With every step, the trace of money becomes longer and more confusing. In the end, a considerable part of the funds ends up in formFrom kickbacks or hidden commissions exactly where he should never have flowed to: the string pullers themselves.

Neighborhood as a business model

The interdependence of politics, administration and business is not only deep, but often corrupt through and through. Personal networks decide who gets which orders. Relationships count more than qualification, and the posts are happily distributed among friends and family members. This creates a climate in which accountability becomes an empty empty phrase. who doesn’tis part of it, has no chance – and if you want to belong, you have to follow the rules of the game of systematic enrichment.

Prestige Projects – Cost Explosion and Kickback Stage

Politicians love prestige projects because they can sunbathe in the limelight with it. Whether new buildings, major events or infrastructure measures – only the effect in the media is important. the actual benefit? It doesn’t matter at all. These projects are a paradise for cost increases and supplements. Complex tenders create countless loopholes so that everyone involved is getting morecan operate. And of course they offer the perfect opportunity to incorporate hidden returns and commissions.

The subtle art of concealment

Kickbacks and commissions are not paid openly. They hide in opaque advisory contracts, nested subcontractor chains and fake bills. Everything looks legal – on paper. In truth, it is nothing more than systematic bribery. The actual profiteers remain in the dark, because the funds take detours via foreign dummies,Which, in turn, often belong to the same politicians and their henchmen who have placed the orders.

The protective wall of the untouchable

And if there is a suspicion? Then the protective wall of the political elite jumps in. The police and public prosecutor’s office have long been part of the system, politically steered or very often simply disinterested. Anyone who dares to hold those responsible for account will be slowed down or silenced. The elite protects itself – and the system lives on.

The price: loss of trust and anger

The population has long recognized who really benefits. The state loses credibility, the authorities are considered accomplices of a corrupt system. More and more people turn away because they know that those who sit upstairs are shamelessly working on what should actually belong to everyone. While schools are decaying, streets are crumbling and social benefits are cut, one swimsSmall group in the money that she should never be entitled to.

A scandal without end

Tax waste and kickback enrichment are not a coincidence, but the result of a sick system that preserves itself and has immunized against any external access. The political elite has made the state the loot – and the bill, as always, pays the taxpayer.