<prompt> Translate the following text to SwahiliImproper payments are a widespread and significant problem receiving increased attention not only in the federal government but also among states, foreign governments, and private sector companies.  <response>: Malipo yasiyofaa ni tatizo la kawaida na muhimu linalopokea uangalifu mkubwa sio tu katika serikali ya shirikisho lakini pia kati ya majimbo, serikali za kigeni, na makampuni ya sekta binafsi. 