The Right of the Public to Protect Its Own Interests

question 37

Multiple Choice

The right of the public to protect its own interests by seeking information, and also limiting the manner in which personal records can be used, has affected government practices in all of the following areas listed below EXCEPT.

• A) Agency responsibilities - each agency should provide guidance to the public that describes its policies and procedures and steps required to request information. Upon receiving a valid request, a government agency must provide the relevant record(s) in a prompt, no solicitous manner.
• B) Elected or appointed officials - sunshine laws have done away with private "behind closed doors" meetings where decisions, which directly impact citizens, were once made.
• C) Confidential or inside information - using a government position and knowledge of government initiatives to make financial gain. For example, purchasing a piece of property that will be adjacent to a proposed government project.
• D) Customer/client privacy - some information is exempt from the public, and conversely, individuals have the opportunity to amend any errant information with regard to themselves.

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Definitions:

Budgeted Profit and Loss Statement

A financial report that forecasts the revenue, expenses, and net income for a specific period, helping businesses in financial planning and control.

Uncollectible Accounts

Financial debts within accounts receivable that are considered unlikely to be recovered because customers are unable to fulfill payment obligations.

Credit Sales

Sales of goods or services that are not immediately paid for by the customer, leading to the creation of account receivables.

Direct Labour

Labor costs for employees who are directly involved in manufacturing goods or providing services, distinct from indirect labor costs.