There’s a widespread concern, often discussed on platforms like X, that politicians might be enriching themselves through NGOs by directing public funds towards these organizations where their family members hold positions or where they themselves receive compensation for speaking or board memberships.
For instance, in California, significant funds allocated for homelessness are channeled through NGOs, potentially creating a perverse incentive where the problem’s persistence justifies continuous funding, thus benefiting those connected to these NGOs.
CORRUPTION: Ever wonder how politicians get so rich? They funnel billions into NGOs where their families work and who pay them to speak and to serve on boards. The $24 billion California spent on the homeless crisis went almost exclusively to NGOs who rely on a steady stream of… pic.twitter.com/48g8WkO9Y0
— @amuse (@amuse) September 22, 2024