Author: by Chandan Giri
Published Date & Category - June 19, 2025 || gyaan
Highlights of Ethical Progress and Corruption Challenges in Public Service (2024–2025)
Ethical and Unethical Examples in Public Administration (2024–2025) Philadelphia, USA – Strengthening Police Oversight (Ethical) In 2024, Philadelphia’s new Citizens Police Oversight Commission worked to improve transparency and trust in policing. It released a public annual report and created specialized divisions to audit police misconduct and publish data on use-of-force. Data Analytics Division: Tracking force incidents and misconduct trends Auditing Division: Reviewing Internal......
Ethical and Unethical Examples in Public Administration (2024–2025)
Philadelphia, USA – Strengthening Police Oversight (Ethical)
In 2024, Philadelphia’s new Citizens Police Oversight Commission worked to improve transparency and trust in policing. It released a public annual report and created specialized divisions to audit police misconduct and publish data on use-of-force.
- Data Analytics Division: Tracking force incidents and misconduct trends
- Auditing Division: Reviewing Internal Affairs investigations and publishing monthly citizen complaint reports
These reforms aimed to build public confidence through openness and accountability.
Source: phila.gov
USA – Vaccine Data Transparency (Ethical)
In December 2024, a U.S. federal judge ordered the FDA to release data behind its COVID-19 vaccine approvals. This decision led to the release of extensive clinical trial documentation, praised for increasing transparency in public health.
Source: reuters.com
China – Healthcare Anti-Corruption Campaign (Ethical)
In 2024, China launched a campaign against corruption in healthcare. Guidelines defined nine bribery risks, including travel and gifts for doctors, with the aim to increase accountability in the health sector.
Source: idiproject.com
New York City, USA – Mayor Eric Adams Indicted (Unethical)
In September 2024, Mayor Eric Adams was indicted for accepting foreign donations and luxury travel. The unprecedented case prompted calls for resignation and a probe into abuse of office.
Source: reuters.com
Tirana, Albania – Mayor Erion Veliaj Arrested (Unethical)
In February 2025, Mayor Erion Veliaj was arrested for corruption and money laundering. He allegedly diverted over €1 million via shell companies for personal use.
Source: occrp.org
Mongolia – Prime Minister Resigns under Corruption Allegations (Unethical)
In June 2025, PM Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrain resigned after protests over misuse of office. Public and legislative pressure forced his departure after allegations of his family's extravagant spending.
Sources: time.com, aljazeera.com
Honduras – President Castro’s Family Scandal (Unethical)
President Xiomara Castro faced resignation demands in 2024 after her brother-in-law appeared in a video discussing campaign funds with drug traffickers. She accepted his resignation from Congress.
Source: reuters.com
Massachusetts, USA – State Trooper Convicted (Unethical)
In May 2025, a State Police sergeant was convicted of taking bribes to pass unqualified truck drivers. This act endangered public safety and showed misuse of authority.
Source: justice.gov
Antioch, California, USA – Police Officer Defrauds Department (Unethical)
In August 2024, six officers were convicted for falsely claiming academic credentials to receive pay raises and tuition reimbursements. The fraud was prosecuted federally.
Source: justice.gov
Northern Italy (Trentino) – Business-Politician Corruption Probe (Unethical)
In December 2024, Italian investigators raided dozens of sites over corrupt building permits. Austrian tycoon René Benko and several officials were implicated in illegal party financing and fraud.
Source: reuters.com
Armenia – Local Government Nepotism (Unethical)
Cases in Armenia showed mayors awarding contracts to family-run firms without fair bidding. Investigations were initiated due to minimal penalties and repeated violations.
Source: vinciworks.com
Sources
Reports from news outlets, government press releases, and anti-corruption organizations from 2024–2025 were used to document each case. Each citation corresponds to original reporting.
