Technically, you're right, but I think a centralized database doesn't provide much trust beyond current govt reporting methods. The nice thing about decentrali

Technically, you're right, but I think a centralized database doesn't provide much trust beyond current govt reporting methods. The nice thing about decentralized blockchains for government transparency is that it is absolute and mandatory. I'd worry that a centralized database would simply omit some expenditures if they were used for black-ops or things that could otherwise hurt the reputation of the government.