The supply-side of corruption and limits to preventing corruption within government procurement and constructing ethical subjects

Corruption in government procurement programs is a perennial problem. The paper by Dean Neu, Jeff Everett and Abu Shiraz Rahaman emphasises the value of internal controls in government departments in constraining individuals and promoting ethical conduct. In response, this paper argues that good internal controls in government departments, though highly desirable, are unlikely to make a significant dent in corrupt practices to secure government contracts. A major reason for this is the supply of corruption by corporations keen to secure lucrative contracts. Within the spirit of contemporary capitalism, they have an insatiable appetite for profits and have shown willingness to engage in corrupt practices to secure government departments. The issues are illustrated with the aid of two case studies. It is argued that the supply-side of corruption severely limits the possibilities of preventing corruption in government procurement

Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Final Settlement Agreement of Dec. 19, 1986

Settlement Agreement: The Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Final Settlement Agreement (Dec. 10, 1986) The Ute Mountain Tribe is entitled to: water from the Dolores Project for municipal/industrial, irrigation and fish/wildlife purposes & development with a priority date of 1868. Repayment of construction costs allocable to irrigation purposes shall be deferred; water from the Animas-La Plata Project for municipal/ industrial and for irrigation with a priority date of 1868; water from the Mancos River for irrigation; water from the Navajo Wash for irrigation; and water from the San Juan River. The Southern Ute Tribe is entitled to: water from the Animas-La Plata Project for municipal/industrial/irrigation with priority date of 1868. Irrigation allocations will share shortages on a pro rata basis. Ridges Basin Reservoir, now Lake Nighthorse will be built by Reclamation; water from the Pine River with a priority date of 1868 and a one-sixth interest in Vallecito Reservoir; water from the Florida Water Conservancy District, the Pargin Reservoir, the Stollsteimer Creek, the Piedra River, the Devil Creek, the San Juan River, the Round Meadow Creek and the Cat Creek; groundwater from the McElmo Creek drainage area from domestic and livestock wells. Administration will be conducted by the Tribes and the State. Leasing of tribal rights off-reservation is allowed with some restrictions. The finality of the agreement is subject to certain state, federal and judicial actions. Signatories: Colorado, Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, US Dept. of Interior, US Dept. of Justice, Animas ­ La Plata Water Conservancy District, Dolores Water Conservancy District, Florida Water Conservancy District, Mancos Water Conservancy District, Southwestern Water Conservation District, City of Durango, Town of Pagosa Springs, Florida Farmers Ditch Company, Florida Canal Company, Fairfield Communities, Inc

Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents and of the United States courts in patent and trade-mark and copyright cases

Part of the volumes are House documents"Compiled from Official gazette. Beginning with 1876, the volumes have included also decisions of United States courts, decisions of Secretary of Interior, opinions of Attorney-General, and important decisions of state courts in relation to patents, trade-marks, etc. 1869-94, not in Congressional set"--Checklist of U.S. public documents, 1789-1909, p. 530Title variesMode of access: Internet.FOR COMPLETE RECORD SEE CHECKLIS