How do you deal with a government vigilance officer who himself launders public money and is also your boss?

Question

Please do not answer in a haste saying something like "report him". Because in this case you function in a governmental system, where everybody who is somebody is after abusing whatever little powers they have over public money to their personal benefits. The guy you would have to report to would in all probability be laundering more public funds. To top the situation, your perosnal circumstances wouldn't let you quit the job. Further, you cannot go the press, because the extent of laundering is not sensational enough, even as the collective abuse of financial powers has gigantic adverse effect on the overall performance of the organization.

Answer 1

Carefully probie; carefully. If this is not an ethics question and in a sense it is. Remember the first rule of survival "always protect yourself". Do not add your name to any paperwork that carries with it signs of abuse. Keep a record of dates/times and situations and not on your computer of any suspicious activity. This is for when the Feds come to call.
You do not need to engage in lunches w/ your employers nefarious sidekicks. Politely if possible find work or become a brown bagger. If the activity becomes numerous to the tune of several thousands of dollars you will have a problem, and will need to contact an attorney for legal advice, and good luck remember there is an FBI hot line. " watch your leaders pay your parking meters"

Answer 2

Well it sounds to me that if there is a probability of your boss's boss also laundering money, then it is big enough to go to the press with. If money laundering is so rampant in government where you work, you should have no problem getting proof.

Answer 3

I mean uh what do you want to do ...

you dont' want to do the right thing and risk your job cuz of your circumstances so keep quiet

or maybe you will be rewarded for being honest but it may not come back to you for years... so be prepared

Answer 4

That's why cell phones have video capabilities; and you post it to YouTube or MySpace, like everybody else is doing...and then leak it to the press

Answer 5

Find a way to quit, and go work in the private sector. No job is irreplaceable.

Answer 6

Write an open letter anonymously to the superior, such as the governor or mayor. After that, let it go.