PANOPTICISM AND FINANCIAL CONTROLS - THE ANTI-CORRUPTION PROJECT IN PUBLIC-ADMINISTRATION

This article examines financial controls, including accounting and aud iting, as an anti-corruption methodology in public administration. Par t I places accounting and auditing in the context of the anti-corrupti on project, the reformist pursuit of corruption-free government. Part II presents a case study of the evolution of anti-corruption accountin g and auditing strategies in New York City. Part III examines the impa cts of more comprehensive and intrusive financial controls for contemp orary public administration.