The pitfalls of politicl deccentralization and proposals for reform : the case of New York city public schools
By: SEGAL, Lydia
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ArticlePublisher: malden, MA : Blackwell Publishers, mar./apr.1997Public administration review: PAR 57, 2, p. 141-149Abstract: How are politically decentralized programs vulnerable to corruption and what can we to about it? As we move toward increasin devolution of government, corruption is likely to burgeon unless we develop proper safeguards. This article identifies and analyzes the structural features of descentralization that invite, facilitate, and even necessitate wrongdoing through a case study of the New York City public school system, where program vulnerabilities have led to windespred, systemic corruption. The article makes detailed recommendations for ways to lessen these problems through institutional changes designed to curb corruption opportunities and reforms to strengthen deterrence without increasing burdensome rules and regulations.
How are politically decentralized programs vulnerable to corruption and what can we to about it? As we move toward increasin devolution of government, corruption is likely to burgeon unless we develop proper safeguards. This article identifies and analyzes the structural features of descentralization that invite, facilitate, and even necessitate wrongdoing through a case study of the New York City public school system, where program vulnerabilities have led to windespred, systemic corruption. The article makes detailed recommendations for ways to lessen these problems through institutional changes designed to curb corruption opportunities and reforms to strengthen deterrence without increasing burdensome rules and regulations.
Public administration review PAR
Mar./Apr. 1997 Volume 57 Number 2
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