ABSTRACT
The research centered on the use of effective internal control to improving accountability and transparency in the public sector programs using MOUAU. Among the recent trends in economic phenomenon, is the apparent instability of public sector failure. As a result of the foreign situation in the public sector, the problem starting at the faces, is on how government can enact policies legislations that will help improve accountability and transparency in the public sector through an effective internal control system. In a bid to tackle the present failure in public sector, some objectives were formulated. Generally, the studywas to identify measure of improving accountability and transparency in the public sector through effective internal control system. Also to examine the effect of internal control in the public sector and to identify the various factors responsible for lack of improving accountability and transparency in the public sector. In carrying out the research, hypothesis were stipulated, which basically questioned the significant existence of auditing departments in public sector, and the effectiveness of internal control system in checking frauds in pursuance constant complain that internal control system department is too understaffed and under-resources generally to be fully effective. To tests these hypotheses, chi-square statistical tool was employed. The findings of the study were that the management of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike maintains an already installed internal control system centered mainly in the Accounting/Bursary and Finance Department. We also ascertained that the extent of accountability and transparency in the organization is encouraging. It is recommended that in order to ensure improved performance, the organization (MOUAU) should see that records, statistical data are adequately maintained and equip staff with electronic data processing.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page l
Declaration ii
Certification iii
Dedication iv Acknowledgement v
Table of Content vi
List of Table vii
Abstract viii
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 3
1.3 Objectives of the Study 4
1.4 Research Questions 5
1.5 Research Hypotheses 5
1.6 Significance of the Study 6
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 7
2.1 Concepts of Accountability and Transparency 7
2.1.1 Accountability Defined 7
2.1.2 What Is Internal Controls 8
2.1.3 Internal Control System 9
2.2 Practical Aspects of Internal Control Internal Check 11
2.2.1 Internal Audit 12
2.3 Classification of Internal Control 13
2.3 .1 Accounting Control 14
2.3 .2 Administrative Control 15
2.4 The Concept of Effective Internal Control System 16.,.
2.5 Essential Features ofl 2899nternControl System 17
2.6 Internal Control Problems Areas as a Factor that Impedes Accountability and Transparency and their Respective Solutions 20
2.6.1 Purchase System ยท21
2.6.2 Salary and Wages System 21
2.6.3 Cash and Payment System 22
2.7 An Over View of Effective Internal Control 22
2.8 Internal Control in an Electronic Environment 24
2.8.1 Effect of Computer On Internal Control System 25
2.8.2 Benefits of Computer to Internal Control System 26
2.9 Limitations and Problems oflnternal Control System 27
2.10 Evaluation Effective Internal Control System as a Device of Improving Accountability and Transparency in the Public Sector
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 29
3 .1 Research Design 29
3.3 Scope of the Study
3.4 Population of the Study
3.5 Sample and Sampling Technique
3.6 Data Collection Procedure
3. 7 Data Collection Instrument
3.8 Data Analysis Technique
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1 Presentation of Data
4.2 Analysis and Interpretation
4.3 Testing of Hypothesis
CHAPTERFNE
5.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 53
5.1 Summary ofFindings 53
5 .2 Conclusion 54
5.3 Recommendations 55
5 .4 Suggestion for Further Research 56
REFERENCES 57
APENDIX I 59
APPENDIX II 6l,
OKPARA, M (2020). IMPROVING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY THROUGH EFFECTIVE INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTE~ IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR PROGRAMS (A STUDY OF MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE, ABIA STATE). Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/improving-accountability-and-transparency-through-effective-internal-control-syste-in-the-public-sector-programs-a-study-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-abia-state
MOUAU/07/876, OKPARA. "IMPROVING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY THROUGH EFFECTIVE INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTE~ IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR PROGRAMS (A STUDY OF MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE, ABIA STATE)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 25 Mar. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/improving-accountability-and-transparency-through-effective-internal-control-syste-in-the-public-sector-programs-a-study-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-abia-state. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
MOUAU/07/876, OKPARA. "IMPROVING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY THROUGH EFFECTIVE INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTE~ IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR PROGRAMS (A STUDY OF MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE, ABIA STATE)". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 25 Mar. 2020. Web. 22 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/improving-accountability-and-transparency-through-effective-internal-control-syste-in-the-public-sector-programs-a-study-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-abia-state >.
MOUAU/07/876, OKPARA. "IMPROVING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY THROUGH EFFECTIVE INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTE~ IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR PROGRAMS (A STUDY OF MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE, ABIA STATE)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 22 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/improving-accountability-and-transparency-through-effective-internal-control-syste-in-the-public-sector-programs-a-study-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-abia-state