EDITORIAL Are there kickbacks in Minneapolis? By: Pauline Thomas Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Originally posted 6/11/2003
A kickback is defined as any money, fee, commission, gift, gratuity, item of value, or compensation of any kind that is provided directly or indirectly for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment. Usually it�s a way of skirting a legitimate process (like the public letting of bids). In other words, it�s illegitimate money paid to someone for doing what you want them to do. And it�s against the law. The Anti Kickback Act of 1986 is a federal law that prohibits providing, attempting to provide, or offering to provide a kickback or favorable treatment; and soliciting, accepting, or attempting to accept any kickback, gratuity, or bribe. Under no circumstances should our tax dollars be used to give kickbacks in influencing or rewarding individuals for �services� for government. The law also imposes severe civil and criminal penalties for individuals involved in any such activities and any other individuals involved in allowing any such activity to take place. http://www.spokesman-recorder.com (Click on the icon "OP-ED" then select "MORE EDITORIAL HEADLINES" to read full articles. Thank YOU!!! Posted by Shawn Lewis, Field Neighborhood -- _______________________________________________ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - change the subject (Mpls-specific, of course.) ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
