opaque spending
[/oʊˈpeɪk ˈspɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: opaque spendings
gastos opacos
1. Financial expenditures or disbursements that lack transparency, clarity, or public disclosure, making it difficult or impossible to track where money is being spent or for what purposes
The government faced criticism for opaque spending on defense contracts that were never properly audited.
O governo enfrentou críticas por gastos opacos em contratos de defesa que nunca foram adequadamente auditados.
2. Expenses that are deliberately obscured, hidden, or made intentionally unclear to avoid accountability or scrutiny
Investors were concerned about the corporation's opaque spending practices and demanded more detailed financial reporting.
Os investidores estavam preocupados com as práticas de gastos opacos da corporação e exigiram relatórios financeiros mais detalhados.
This term gained prominence in both American and Brazilian political discourse as part of broader discussions about government accountability and anti-corruption measures. In Brazil, it is frequently used by journalists and NGOs monitoring public spending. In the United States, it relates to congressional oversight debates and corporate governance discussions. The term reflects growing public demand for fiscal transparency and accountability.
NYC Slang
under-the-table spending; money that goes missing in the bureaucracy
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