"Some of them are flagrant violations of the state's contribution limits, " said NYPIRG researcher Bill Mahoney, citing what the group said were 278 improper corporate donations.

WSJ: Correction: Campaign finance story

Specifically addressing the issue of improper retirement payments, the interagency working group of Inspectors General and CFO staff meet regularly to hone in on this area of waste.

WHITEHOUSE: Moving Aggressively on Improper Payments

"Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Denmark's Nicklas Bendtner for improper conduct (Law four of the Laws of the Game) at the UEFA EURO 2012 Group B match against Portugal in Lviv on Wednesday 13 June, " said a UEFA statement.

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