The Costs Were Concealed

I diverted public funds by reallocating money approved for community projects into discretionary accounts I controlled. The harm affected residents whose services were delayed or cancelled. I concealed the diversion by reclassifying costs and spreading transfers across multiple budget lines. Approvals were routine and rarely questioned. I benefited through indirect payments and influence over vendors. Annual audits focused on totals, not internal movement. Projects stalled and were later abandoned for lack of funds. The records still show lawful expenditure and no review has traced the reallocations to my decisions.