Clearly, global investors have no confidence in their governments to act in a responsible manner.

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As they serve taxpayers, executive departments and agencies (agencies) also must act in a fiscally responsible manner, including by minimizing their costs, in order to perform these mission critical functions in the most efficient, cost effective way.

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"Accountability is a vital element of the Rutgers Athletic family and it is imperative our head coaches act and lead in a responsible manner, " Pernetti said in a news release in December.

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