Fiscal Law and Ethics--Their Relationship and Importance

Fiscal law and ethics are closely related; however, the relationship between the two is not immediately apparent to many people. Here, Arnold discusses that relationship, speak to the use of administrative discretion, and present reasons why both fiscal law and ethics are important in the world of financial management and comptrollership. Rather than focus on the many technical aspects of fiscal law and ethics, he concentrates on broad concepts and issues that should occupy the mindsets of all government financial management personnel.