Accounts Quote by Robert Walpole
“The public treasure has been duly applied to the uses to which it was appropriated by Parliament, and regular accounts have been annually laid before Parliament, of every article of expense.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary Report, United Kingdom, 1730s
The government’s money is spent as authorized by Parliament, with yearly detailed financial reports presented to legislators.
In simple terms: Government spending follows parliamentary approval and is reported annually.
Key Takeaway
Ensure transparency in public finances.
Themes
accountability
government
finance
Mood
formal
informative
Type
political
administrative
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- policy making
- public sector auditing
Key Concepts
public budgeting
parliamentary oversight
fiscal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens verify the accuracy of these reports?
- What mechanisms improve fiscal transparency?
A Different Perspective
Reports may omit hidden costs or misclassifications.
