CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

1.2 Statement of problem

1.3 Research questions

1.4 Statement of hypotheses

1.5 Objectives of study

1.6 Significant of study

1.7 Scope and limitations of study

1.8 Historical background of Abeokuta South local government and local government

finance/accounting in Nigeria

1.9 Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0 Introduction

2.1 Theoretical framework

2.2 State / local government joint account & allocation

2.3 Local government revenue allocation in Nigeria

2.4 Sources of local government finance

2.5 Management and control of local government finance

2.6 Roles of local government

2.7 Problems and challenges of managing local government finances

2.8 Prospect of local government finance/accounting

2.9 Efforts for enhancing local government efficiency

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CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Research design

3.2 Population

3.3 Sample and sample techniques

3.4 Methods of data collection

3.5 Questionnaire design

3.6 Reliability and validity test

3.7 Methods of data analysis

CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

4.1 Presentation of result and data analysis

4.2 Testing of hypothesis / findings

CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Conclusion

5.2 Recommendations

 References

Appendices