ABSTRACT
The study focus on evaluation of internal control system in government establishment and public sector on the need for effective and efficient internal control system and the problems associated with evaluation of internal control system so as to ensure growth, efficient and productivity. The issue that motivated the research in this topic is cases of frauds, mismanagement of public funds and the need to prevent such vices. The main objective of this research work is to evaluate the roles of effective internal control system in the operations of government using Ahia State Board of Internal Revenue as case study. In order to achieve the objective of the study, both secondary and primary data were collected using review of related literature and questionnaire respectively, the questionnaire were analysed, and three hypotheses formulated were tested with Chi-square statistical technique. The result showed that the three null hypotheses were rejected and the alternatives accepted. The findings of the results shown that the internal control system in government owned establishment is functional and that effective internal control system is capable of reducing fraud and mismanagement, hence increases government's internally generated revenue. Also conclusions were reached that internal control is very relevant in government establishment, and that government organizations ensure sound accounting procedures. For effective internal control system and to enhance positive relationship between control system and increased organization relationship. The recommendations were also made which include periodic review of internal control measures m government owned establishment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Page i
Declaration ii
Certification iii
Dedican.on r. v
Ack:nowledgements v
Table of Contents vi
List of tables xi
Abstract. xiv
CHAPTERONE: INTRODUCTION
1.0 Background Of The Study I
1.1 Statement Of The Problem .4
1.2 Objectives Of The Study 4
1.3 Research Questions 5
1.4 Research Hypotheses 6
1.6 Significance Of The Study 6
1.7 Limitations OfThe Study 7
CHARPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Definition Of Internal Control System _. &
2.2 The Concept Of Internal Control System 9
2.3 Characteristics Of Internal Control. 10
2.4 Management Duty Regarding Internal Control.. 11
2.4.1 Nature Of Internal Control In A Government Establishment.. .12
2.5 Five Components Of Internal Control.. 13
2.5.1 Board Of Directors 14
2.5.2 Risk Assessment 15
2.5.3 Control Activities 16
2.5.4 Information And Communication 17
2.5.5. Monitoring 17
2.6 Internal Checks 18
2.7 Internal Audit 19
2.7. l Essential Elements Of Internal Audit.. 21
2.7.2 Scope Of Work Of Internal Auditor 24
2.8 Custody And Control Of Cash 25
2.8.1 Cash And Cheque Record 25-26
2.8.2 Recording 26
2.8.3 Payment Into Bank 26
2.8.4 Cash And Bank Balances 27
2.8.5 Cheque And Cash Payments 28
2.9 General Arrangement For Wages And Salaries 29
2.9. 1 Preparation Of Payroll 29-30
2.10 Management Of Fixed Assets 30-31
2.1 l Administrative control 31-33
2. l 1.1 Accounting Control .33-35
2.11.2 Budgetary Control 35-36
2. J 1.3 Physical Control 36-38
2.12 Evaluation Of Internal Control 38-40
2.12.1 Factors That Characterise Effective Internal Control .40-42
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DAT A
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 Rate OfResponses 54
4.3 Analysis Of Questionnaire 55
4.4 Testing Of Hypotheses 63
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5. l Summary Of Findings 70
5.2 Conclusion 71
5.3 Recommendations 72 7
APPENDIX 1
APENDIX 2
LIST OF TABLES PAGES
Table 4.2.1: is there internal control system in your organization? 55
Table 4.2. 2: Is the internal control in your organization effective? 55
Table4.3.3: Does internal control system enhance proper sound accounting procedures and practices?
Table4.2.4: Does the existence of internal control system determine its effectiveness?
Table4.2.5: is there segregation of duties in the office? 56-57
Table4.2.6: Do you have internal Audit department? 57
Table4.2. 7: Does the establishment have reliable and efficient staff in all departments?
Table4.2.8: Can incompetence, fraudulent practices and lack of motivation vitiate the effectiveness of internal control system of the organisation?
Table4.2.9: is there ethics and code of conduct for the staff? 58
Table4.2.10: Does sound internal control system in the organisation check fraud and fraudulent practices?
Table4.2.1 l: Are there proper security for assets and cash in the organization to forestall embezzlement?
Table4.2.12: Are there frequent or occasional changes in the system? 59-60
Table4.2.13: Do the changes result to a good measure to checkmate misappropriation and fraud? Table4.2.14: Do misappropriation and fraud have any negative or adverse impact on the organization? Table4.2.15: Are there positive relationship between effective control system and increased organizational relationship and welfare? Table4.2.16: Does staff sometimes undermines the guidelines of internal control put in place by management through conspiracy and co11aboration?
Table4.2.17: Based on your personal experience and observations would you conclude that
(a): Internal control has able to review quality and standard of accounting department from time to time?
(b): Serve as an aid to management by reporting matters of deviation as well as gives appropriation recommendation?
TABLE4.3.1: OBSERVER FREQUENCY (Fo) TABLE
TABLE4.3.1: COMPUTATION OF CHI-SQAURE, USfNG THE RESPONSE OF THE ORGANIZATION STAFF.
TABLE4.3.2: OBSERVER FREQUENCY(Fo)TABLE
TABLE4.3.2: COMPUTATION OF CHI-SQAURE, USING THE RESPONSE OF THE ORGANIZATION STAFF
TABLE4.3.3: OBSERVER FREQUENCY(Fo)TABLE
TABLE4.3.3: COMPUTATION OF CHf-SQAURE, USING THE RESPONSE OF THE ORGANIZATION STAFF
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