Write a 700 or more word paper outlining the critical need for public stewardship in budgeting.
Detail the needs and methods for training public officials and staff members for ethical public budget preparation and maintenance strategies.
Include the following
1. Detail the need and importance of public stewardship in budgeting
2. Discuss the methods for training public officials and staff members in ethical budget preparation strategies.
3. Ethical requirements for leaders to consider for proper public stewardship.
4. Consequences of unethical or poor public stewardship.
Utilize a recent current event article as a reference to a recent incident of unethical public stewardship of budgetary monies.
Include at least 2 academic sources.