ABSTRACT
This research work is created on the appraisal of the success and failure of public sector accountability in Nigeria. The cardinal objectives of the research work are; To find out of what extent, the public fund have been prudently utilized to maximize this welfare in Nigeria. To ascertain the tax payers attitude toward payments. To create a general awareness on the part of public fund to demand for an account from their representatives. The researcher used primary and secondary source of data. Three research hypothesis were formulated and tested. Chi-square was used to test three hypothesis. The finding from the text of the hypothesis show that some government department are not being ratified in Enugu state. On would then wonder what happened to the income they generate the audit vigilance is lacking. It discovered during this research investigation that some government establishment does not use budget as a tool for their financial performance and control which has lead reckless expenditure that lack authorization and control of any nature. Some have not budgetary book of account to any meaningful standard And recommended that overnment must ensure that all politicians declare their assets before assuming office. Their assets are again assessed on the completion of office by the politicians.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Approval Page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract ix
Table of Contents x
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 5
1.3 Objective of the study 6
1.4 Research Questions 7
1.5 Formulation of Hypotheses 8
1.6 Significance of the Study 9
1.7 Scope/ Delimitation of the Study 11
1.8 Definition of Terms 11
CHAPTER TWO:
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 39
References
CHAPTER THREE:
METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design 47
3.2 Source of Data 49
3.3 Instrument for Data Collection 49
3.4 Area of Study 51
3.5 Population of the Study 52
3.6 Sample Size Determination 52
3.7 Method of Presentation of Data 53
3.8 Techniques of Data Analysis 54
References
CHAPTER FOUR:
DATA PRESENTATION AND RESULT
4.1 Data Presentation and findings 57
4.2 Discussion of Findings 65
4.3 Statement of Hypothesis 70
References
CHAPTER FIVE:
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND, CONCLUSIONS
5.1 Summary 76
5.2 Recommendations 78
5.3 Conclusion 80
Bibliography
Appendix
