The SEC takes its rewards by periodically dipping in to the funds of the fake companies and stock trading companies with pitiful "fines" that do what? Reward SEC employees with salaries and bonuses.
Huh? Government employees don't get bonuses.
In reality, the SEC collects enormous amounts in fines each year. Unfortunately, they're not allowed to keep that money: it goes to Congress. Congress then gives some of it back in the form of an annual budget.
And the SEC employees are living high on the hog allowing this!