Consequences?
The Audit Office discover (on a weekly basis) that vast sums of public money have been 'wasted'.
What happens?
"Lessons are learned" (not)
How about some sackings, loss of pension, claims for negligence, or even imprisonment - for responsible civil servants and politicians. If they stole £9million and gave it to their chums they would be in deep doo-doo, as it is they probably get promoted and a knighthood.