No, because government officials are paid off much less often because it's harder. Outright bribery in the US is rare, difficult, and if caught, will land you

No, because government officials are paid off much less often because it's harder. Outright bribery in the US is rare, difficult, and if caught, will land you in federal prison for a long time. Remember Blagojevich? Government officials are under much more scrutiny than a private sector executive. There are independent investigators general that have broad latitude to look for malfeasance. The FOIA exists to bring government records to light; there is no equivalent in the private sector. Heck, we spent ~$80mm investigating Clinton over the Lewinsky affair. The government isn't perfect, but it's a damn sight more transparent and directly accountable to the public than private companies are.