Nepotism in the USA state service: Counteraction to corruption

Abstract

The article shows the legislative measures aimed at curbing nepotism as one of the conditions for the emergence and development of corruption in the public administration the United States. Provides links to federal and state legislation establishing a prohibition and punishment for civil servants who assist their relatives and friends at the entry level in the government and administration. There are examples of uncovered and investigated the facts related to nepotism. A significant role in combating the negative effects play data public entities, whose main functions are to select of candidates for the posts and positions in the state mechanism. The main role in the prevention of nepotism is given to the principles of assessment of civil servants according to official achievements and professionalism.