Irish Examiner view: State overspending smacks of carelessness

Overpayments by the Department of Social Protection and Revenue suggest their systems are not fit for purpose

This week alone, it was revealed that the Department of Social Protection and Revenue had both overpaid millions of euro of the State's money. Stock picture: Pexels

Reports in recent days suggest a certain carelessness in some parts of the state apparatus when it comes to financial management.

Yesterday, for instance, we learned that the Department of Social Protection had made overpayments to social welfare recipients amounting to over €157m last year.