I believe the essence of the problem is that in TV there is a profit motive and emphasis is put on efficiency. In addition, the developer is using his own money and therefore he uses it wisely. Cities and States are "run" by politicians who do not use their 0wn money for operations. They merely vote on how to spend my money over which I have no control. If money is wasted, just tax those concerned a bit more to cover the liabilities; which they don't even cover anymore.
Add to the pie the fact that money is allocated for projects in the politician's home district which are extravagant and wasteful. These projects are initiated to garner votes not because they are a wise expenditure of funds.
Lastly, absent are watchdog agencies, Checks and balances, necessary when one is using other people's money.
The above only scratches the surface but I do not want to aggravate myself anymore than I already have.
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