Yes, but you don't pay off the inspectors directly. You pay the money to one of a dozen or so "expeditor" firms[0] that are typically staffed by ex-municipal employees who make money in retirement by filing permits on behalf of people. They claim it's not grift to help people make sure the forms are completely properly and don't get put at the bottom of the pile by current municipal employees.
[0]https://www.gcexpediting.com
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