ABSTRACT
This research study dealt on, "The appraisal of Internal Control System as a tool for management decision making in public sector". For the methodology, the required data were obtained from both primary and secondary data sources. Whilethe sample percentage tables were used in the analysis of the responses received from the questionnaire and the chi-square (X2) statistical tool used in the testing of the stated hypothesis. The population of the study was 465 and the sample size was 215 with the application of Yaro Yamane formular. The followingfinding was made. That appraisal of internal control system serves as a tool for management decision making in public sector. That completeness and accurate records of finance statement positively affect the reliability of financial reporting for management decision making. That internal Control System ensures the completeness and accuracy of accounting information for management decision. That effective internal control system is reliable in safeguarding assets and providing financial information for management in their decision making process. That sound and effectiveinternal control system, should be installed in an organization since it safeguards assets and provides accurate information for management decision. That effective internal control system in an organization is necessary because it will ensure the completeness and accuracy of accounting' information. Those organizations should endeavour to install internal control ยท system since it serves as a too1 for effective 'management decision. Finally that there should be an organizational structure that should 'segregate duties among, for efficient operation of the internal control system.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgment
Table Of Contents
List Of Tables
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background Of The Study 4
1.2 Statement Of The Problems 5
1.3 Objective Of The Study 6
1. 4 Research Question 6
1.5 Research Hypotheses 7
1.6 Justification Of The Study 8
1.7 Limitation Of The Study 8
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATUREREVIEW
2.0 Introduction 10
2.1 The Definition Of The Internal Control System 11
2.2 Historical Development Of Internal Control System 13
2.3 Principles Of Internal Control System 14
2.4 Elements Of Internal Control System 16
2.5 Importance Of The Internal Control System 17
2.6 Limitation Of The Internal Control System 19
2.7 Differences Between Internal Checks And Internal Control System
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction 24
3.1 Research Design 24
3.2 Area Of Study 24
3.3 Scope Of The Study 25
3.4 Population Of The Study 25
3.-5 Sample And Sampling Techniques 26
3.6 Data Collection Procedure 27
3.6.1 Instruments 28
3.6.2 Validity And Reliability 28
3.6.3 Administration 29
3.7 Data Analysis Procedure 30
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Research Question I
4.2 Research Question 2
4.3 Research Question 3
4.4 Research Question 4
4.5 Research Question 5
4.6 Research Question 6
4.7 Research Questjon 7
4.8 Research Question 8
4.9 Research Question 9
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.0 Introduction 51
5.1 Conclusion 5
5.2 Recommendations
5.3 Suggestion For Further Research
BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDICES
GLOSSARY
UMEADI, M (2020). APPRAISAL OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AS A TOOL FbR MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR ESTABLISHMENT (A STUDY OF ANAMBRA~IMO RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OWERRI-IMO STATE. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/appraisal-of-internal-control-system-as-a-tool-fbr-management-decision-making-in-the-public-sector-establishment-a-study-of-anambra-imo-river-basin-development-authority-owerri-imo-state
M, UMEADI. "APPRAISAL OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AS A TOOL FbR MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR ESTABLISHMENT (A STUDY OF ANAMBRA~IMO RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OWERRI-IMO STATE" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 20 Mar. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/appraisal-of-internal-control-system-as-a-tool-fbr-management-decision-making-in-the-public-sector-establishment-a-study-of-anambra-imo-river-basin-development-authority-owerri-imo-state. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
M, UMEADI. "APPRAISAL OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AS A TOOL FbR MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR ESTABLISHMENT (A STUDY OF ANAMBRA~IMO RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OWERRI-IMO STATE". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 20 Mar. 2020. Web. 22 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/appraisal-of-internal-control-system-as-a-tool-fbr-management-decision-making-in-the-public-sector-establishment-a-study-of-anambra-imo-river-basin-development-authority-owerri-imo-state >.
M, UMEADI. "APPRAISAL OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AS A TOOL FbR MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR ESTABLISHMENT (A STUDY OF ANAMBRA~IMO RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OWERRI-IMO STATE" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 22 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/appraisal-of-internal-control-system-as-a-tool-fbr-management-decision-making-in-the-public-sector-establishment-a-study-of-anambra-imo-river-basin-development-authority-owerri-imo-state