ABSTRACT
In this research work, chapter one dealt with the introduction, the background of the study, the statement of the problem, hypothesis, objective of the study etc. The objective of the study is the appraisal of financial control/ approaches in Nigeria local government system. However other specific objectives includes; To examine the revenue implications of good fund, control in the local government.; To ascertain the cost implication of installing a good fund control system of local government system; To access the effect of concept of prudence onfund management of local government system .. Chapter two dealt with the literature review of different authors, textbooks and related journal were reviewed. The chapter three focuses on the research methodology use, the research designed employed is the ex-post-facto type of research design which guides the researcher in his scientific inquiry, and analysis. Data were sourced using secondary data such as: Annual reports, accounts of the Nigerian stock exchange etc., and from secondary sources. Analyses of data and testing of hypotheses were done through the aid of statistical tools such as tables, Anova model. In chapter four the findings shows that: Fund management has significant relationship with cost of installing fundcontrol system in the local government. The researcher concluded that fund management and control is has significant influence in revenue generated by the local government but not In cost of installing cost control.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover page
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Declaration
Certification
Table of content
List of table
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Research Objectives 3
1.4 Research Questions 4
1.5 Research Hypothesis 5
1.6 Significance of the Study 5
1.7 Scope of the Study 6
1.8 Definition of Terms 6
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Conceptual Framework 8
2.1.1 Philosophy of Finance 8
2.1.2 Sources of Local Government Revenue and Types of Expenditure 10
2.1.2.1 External Sources
2.1.2.2 Internal Sources
2.1.3 Local Government Expenditure 12
2.1.3.1 Economic Sector 12
2.1.3 .2 Social Service Sector 12
2.1.3 .3 Area Development Sector 12
2.1.3 .4 Administrative Sector 13
2.1.4 Revenue Collection in Local Government 13
2.1.5 Functions and Duties of Revenue Collectors 13
2.1.6 Budgetary Approach and Financial Management 14
2.1.7 Budget Preparation in Local Government 15
2.1.8 Accounting for Public Finance 16
2.1.9 Control and Accountability 17
2.1.10 Budgetary Control in Local Government 18
2.1.11 Control Function of Key Players of the Local Government 18
2.1.12 Factors Mitigating, Against Audit of Local Government 23
2.1.13 External Auditors and Financial Reporting in Local Government 23
2.1.14 Relationship between Internal and External Auditors 2-l
2.1.15 Fraud Detection, Prevention and Control in Local Government 25
2.2 Theoretical Framework 28
2.2.1 Rostowstage Theory 28
2.2.2 Theory of Differences 29
2.3 Empirical Review 29
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design 34
3.2 Area of the Study 34
3.3 Population of the Study 35
3.4 Sample Size Determination 36
3.5 Method of Data Collection 37
3.6 Validity and Reliability Instrument 40
3.7 Method of Data Analysis 41
3.7.1 Model Specification 41
3.7.2 Decision Rule 42
CHAPTER FOUR:
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.1 Data Presentation 44
4.1.1 Analysis of Questionnaires 45
4.2 Analysis of Research Questions 49
4.3 Test of Hypothesis 54
4.3.2 Test of Hypothesis One 5-
4.3 .3 Analysis and Discussion of Result on Hypothesis 2 57
4.3.4 Test of Hypothesis Two 59
4.3.5 Analysis and Discussion of Result on Hypothesis 3 60
4.3.6 Test on Hypothesis Three 61
CHAPTER FIVE:
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary of Findings 63
5.2 Conclusion 65
5 .3 Recommendation 66
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
Qualification of Respondent 48
SYLV, M (2020). Apprasial Of Financial Contorl/ Approches In Nigeria Local Government System. (A Study Of Abia South Local Govrenment). Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 24, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/apprasial-of-financial-contorl-approches-in-nigeria-local-government-system-a-study-of-abia-south-local-govrenment
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