In addition to lists of expenditures such as boots and rations, the tablets claim expenses for "lavish parties" for officers. "Officers were paid very well - they could buy goods duty free so they would often fiddle expenses by buying items at a cut price then selling them at a profit," said Professor Tony Birley, who translated the tablets.
2nd century scandal at Vindolanda
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-06-23 17:50
Researchers studying the Vindolanda tablets, wooden documents detailing everyday life in Roman Britain, believe that five of the tablets show evidence of graft among public officials. (photo).
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