Explain the philosophical basis of governance and probity. What are the institutional mechanisms required to ensure probity in financial dealings of the government?

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Concept of public service; philosophical basis of governance and probity; information sharing, transparency, RTI, code of ethics, citizen charter, corruption.

Syllabus Tags:Philosophical Basis of Probity CAG & CVC Financial Integrity Public Accounts Scrutiny Anti-Corruption Framework

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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Philosophical Basis of Probity, CAG & CVC, Financial Integrity

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