malversation

n. corruption, improper behavior (especially in public office); immoral or corrupt administration

Noun
1. misconduct in public office
(hypernym) wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus
(derivation) embezzle, defalcate, peculate, misappropriate, malversate

n. embezzlement, malpractice, malfeasance

(n.)
Evil conduct; fraudulent practices; misbehavior, corruption, or extortion in office.
  

corruption and misconduct among public officials