<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishMalipo 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.  <response>: Improper 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. 