Misadministration

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈædˌmɪnɪstɹeɪʃən/

Misadministration (noun)

  1. Wrong or careless handling of public services or government work, causing unfair results or poor outcomes.
  2. Bad management of an organization’s tasks, rules, or procedures, leading to mistakes or harm.

Examples

  • The report described misadministration that wasted public funds.
  • Misadministration can damage trust when services fail repeatedly.