Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed
spectacular transformations of public financial management
systems. Kenya transformed its financial reporting system
with a view of enhancing credibility of its financial reports.
The objective of the study was to examine the relationship
between financial reporting reforms and the performance of
selected County Governments in Kenya. The study was guided
by descriptive research design and the target population was
184 treasury staff from Bomet, Kericho, Nakuru and Narok
County Governments. Census sampling technique was
employed in selecting the respondents to the study. Data were
collected using semi-structured, self-administered
questionnaires. Data was analyzed using descriptive and
inferential statistics. The findings revealed that financial
reporting reforms showed statistically significant correlation
(r=0.673) with the performance of selected County
Governments in Kenya. It was recommended that adoption of
IPSAS in financial reporting should be strengthened to ensure
optimal performance of the county governments.
Effect of Fiscal Responsibility Act on Budgeting and Accountability Practice ...ijtsrd
This study examines the effect of the Fiscal Responsibility Act on budgeting and accountability practice in Nigeria's Fourth Republic. Specifically, the study determines the relationship between the pre and post effect of the Reform Act to ascertain if there is any significant difference in the management of the nation's fiscal operations. The study made use of secondary data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria Annual Reports and Accounts, the Central Bank Nigeria Statistical Bulletins and report of the Accountant General of the Federation as audited by the Auditor General of the Federation for the period under study. Six research questions and seven hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The data generated for this study were presented in tables, graphs and mean scores and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22. The hypotheses were tested using the T test of difference and the Pearson Correlation r . Results revealed among others that the number of months of default on the publication of Federal Government Audited Accounts was reduced in the post Fiscal Responsibility Act era. Again, there is a significant negative trend in the mean corruption index after the introduction of the Act and that actual capital expenditure is more closely related to capital expenditure budget in the post than pre Fiscal Responsibility Act period. Based on the findings, we recommended that budgeting and accountability practice should be made more proactive by imbibing the culture of timely auditing and reporting standards as stated in sections 49 and 50 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007. Okegbe, T. O. "Effect of Fiscal Responsibility Act on Budgeting and Accountability Practice in Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26639.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/accounting-and-finance/26639/effect-of-fiscal-responsibility-act-on-budgeting-and-accountability-practice-in-nigeria/okegbe-t-o
Financial management reforms and the economic performanceAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study that examined the impact of financial management reforms on the economic performance of public sector entities in Kenya from 2007/2008-2011/2012. The study found that financial reforms achieved more than half of intended performance targets over the period. Budgetary reforms had the strongest relationship to performance indicators, followed by accounting reforms, while audit reforms did not significantly impact performance. The study concludes that more emphasis should be placed on budgetary and accounting reforms to improve economic performance in the public sector.
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
This document summarizes a study that examined the effects of Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) on financial reporting effectiveness of district local governments in Uganda. Some key findings of the study include:
1) IFMIS was found to positively affect and improve financial reporting effectiveness in Ugandan district governments by ensuring consistency, accuracy, timeliness, transparency and relevancy of reports.
2) IFMIS supports effective budget preparation, transaction processing and financial report preparation, thereby fulfilling the objective of improving financial accountability through prompt reporting.
3) The study found IFMIS improves financial reporting effectiveness through realistic budgeting based on available resources, integration of departmental budgets, ranking of financial priorities, and easy tracking of
On February 25, 1986, the Filipino People toppled a dictatorship in four days of nonviolent protest. Crying out “tama na, sobra na!”[i] the people poured out into the streets after heeding the call of rebel soldiers and religious leaders to end the decades-long reign of Ferdinand E. Marcos, whose leadership was marred by corruption, human rights violations and worsening poverty. The People Power Revolution of 1986 hoisted Corazon C. Aquino—housewife of a martyr[ii] of Martial Law—as President of the Philippines.
Twenty-five years after this historical milestone, the Philippines is presented anew with an opportunity to put the political tradition of People Power back on track. With a resounding mandate[iii], President Benigno C. Aquino III won in the last May 2010 elections in place of an administration marred with allegations of massive corruption, political legitimacy issues and the widening gap between rich and poor. His agenda for “kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap[iv]” resonated among the majority who hunger for change.
The development plan[v] of the Philippine Government revolves around the President’s commitment to fight corruption and patronage, the very reasons for the people’s poverty. This plan is anchored upon transparent, accountable and participatory governance as a key ingredient to achieving poverty reduction and economic expansion. Supporting these are strategies to secure an environment conducive for development, particularly, just and lasting peace and environmental integrity.
This plan is anchored upon People Power: a paradigm that the nation’s progress will be achieved only with the active and meaningful participation of citizens. The Philippine Government strives to take People Power from the streets and into the halls of government in order to ensure that the benefits of governance reach the poor in a direct, immediate and substantial way. As opposed to secrecy, impunity and collusion in the past, it seeks to widen the spaces for citizens in their very own government.
The Philippine Government sees open government as a way to operationalize and institutionalize People Power. It will take on the grand challenges of improving public services, increasing public integrity and more effectively managing public resources: all in line with the Aquino administration’s pursuit of kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap. In crafting this Action Plan for the OGP, the Philippine Government consulted with national networks of civil society organizations (CSOs)[vi].
Mobilizing Local Government Tax Revenue for Adequate Service Delivery in Nige...Oghenovo Egbegbedia
This document is a project work submitted in partial fulfillment of a Master's degree in Economics. It examines mobilizing local government tax revenue for adequate service delivery in Nigeria through an empirical analysis from 1970 to 2007. The introduction provides background on local government in Nigeria, outlines the statement of problem as inadequate funding limiting local government effectiveness. The objectives are to determine how to mobilize local tax revenue for adequate health and education services and explore intergovernmental transfers to decentralize financing in the absence of sufficient local revenue. The study aims to evaluate ways to mobilize local tax revenue for adequate service delivery in Nigeria.
This document discusses two crosscutting concerns that pose major obstacles to human rights and development in the Philippines: 1) Corruption in government transactions. Corruption is pervasive and siphons resources, undermining social services for the poor. The current administration is taking steps to promote transparency and accountability to reduce corruption. 2) The need to strengthen legal frameworks and agencies to more effectively monitor, report, prevent and prosecute graft and corruption at all levels of government. Addressing these institutional issues is paramount to protecting human rights and enabling development.
Effect of Fiscal Responsibility Act on Budgeting and Accountability Practice ...ijtsrd
This study examines the effect of the Fiscal Responsibility Act on budgeting and accountability practice in Nigeria's Fourth Republic. Specifically, the study determines the relationship between the pre and post effect of the Reform Act to ascertain if there is any significant difference in the management of the nation's fiscal operations. The study made use of secondary data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria Annual Reports and Accounts, the Central Bank Nigeria Statistical Bulletins and report of the Accountant General of the Federation as audited by the Auditor General of the Federation for the period under study. Six research questions and seven hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The data generated for this study were presented in tables, graphs and mean scores and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22. The hypotheses were tested using the T test of difference and the Pearson Correlation r . Results revealed among others that the number of months of default on the publication of Federal Government Audited Accounts was reduced in the post Fiscal Responsibility Act era. Again, there is a significant negative trend in the mean corruption index after the introduction of the Act and that actual capital expenditure is more closely related to capital expenditure budget in the post than pre Fiscal Responsibility Act period. Based on the findings, we recommended that budgeting and accountability practice should be made more proactive by imbibing the culture of timely auditing and reporting standards as stated in sections 49 and 50 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007. Okegbe, T. O. "Effect of Fiscal Responsibility Act on Budgeting and Accountability Practice in Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26639.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/accounting-and-finance/26639/effect-of-fiscal-responsibility-act-on-budgeting-and-accountability-practice-in-nigeria/okegbe-t-o
Financial management reforms and the economic performanceAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study that examined the impact of financial management reforms on the economic performance of public sector entities in Kenya from 2007/2008-2011/2012. The study found that financial reforms achieved more than half of intended performance targets over the period. Budgetary reforms had the strongest relationship to performance indicators, followed by accounting reforms, while audit reforms did not significantly impact performance. The study concludes that more emphasis should be placed on budgetary and accounting reforms to improve economic performance in the public sector.
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
This document summarizes a study that examined the effects of Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) on financial reporting effectiveness of district local governments in Uganda. Some key findings of the study include:
1) IFMIS was found to positively affect and improve financial reporting effectiveness in Ugandan district governments by ensuring consistency, accuracy, timeliness, transparency and relevancy of reports.
2) IFMIS supports effective budget preparation, transaction processing and financial report preparation, thereby fulfilling the objective of improving financial accountability through prompt reporting.
3) The study found IFMIS improves financial reporting effectiveness through realistic budgeting based on available resources, integration of departmental budgets, ranking of financial priorities, and easy tracking of
On February 25, 1986, the Filipino People toppled a dictatorship in four days of nonviolent protest. Crying out “tama na, sobra na!”[i] the people poured out into the streets after heeding the call of rebel soldiers and religious leaders to end the decades-long reign of Ferdinand E. Marcos, whose leadership was marred by corruption, human rights violations and worsening poverty. The People Power Revolution of 1986 hoisted Corazon C. Aquino—housewife of a martyr[ii] of Martial Law—as President of the Philippines.
Twenty-five years after this historical milestone, the Philippines is presented anew with an opportunity to put the political tradition of People Power back on track. With a resounding mandate[iii], President Benigno C. Aquino III won in the last May 2010 elections in place of an administration marred with allegations of massive corruption, political legitimacy issues and the widening gap between rich and poor. His agenda for “kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap[iv]” resonated among the majority who hunger for change.
The development plan[v] of the Philippine Government revolves around the President’s commitment to fight corruption and patronage, the very reasons for the people’s poverty. This plan is anchored upon transparent, accountable and participatory governance as a key ingredient to achieving poverty reduction and economic expansion. Supporting these are strategies to secure an environment conducive for development, particularly, just and lasting peace and environmental integrity.
This plan is anchored upon People Power: a paradigm that the nation’s progress will be achieved only with the active and meaningful participation of citizens. The Philippine Government strives to take People Power from the streets and into the halls of government in order to ensure that the benefits of governance reach the poor in a direct, immediate and substantial way. As opposed to secrecy, impunity and collusion in the past, it seeks to widen the spaces for citizens in their very own government.
The Philippine Government sees open government as a way to operationalize and institutionalize People Power. It will take on the grand challenges of improving public services, increasing public integrity and more effectively managing public resources: all in line with the Aquino administration’s pursuit of kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap. In crafting this Action Plan for the OGP, the Philippine Government consulted with national networks of civil society organizations (CSOs)[vi].
Mobilizing Local Government Tax Revenue for Adequate Service Delivery in Nige...Oghenovo Egbegbedia
This document is a project work submitted in partial fulfillment of a Master's degree in Economics. It examines mobilizing local government tax revenue for adequate service delivery in Nigeria through an empirical analysis from 1970 to 2007. The introduction provides background on local government in Nigeria, outlines the statement of problem as inadequate funding limiting local government effectiveness. The objectives are to determine how to mobilize local tax revenue for adequate health and education services and explore intergovernmental transfers to decentralize financing in the absence of sufficient local revenue. The study aims to evaluate ways to mobilize local tax revenue for adequate service delivery in Nigeria.
This document discusses two crosscutting concerns that pose major obstacles to human rights and development in the Philippines: 1) Corruption in government transactions. Corruption is pervasive and siphons resources, undermining social services for the poor. The current administration is taking steps to promote transparency and accountability to reduce corruption. 2) The need to strengthen legal frameworks and agencies to more effectively monitor, report, prevent and prosecute graft and corruption at all levels of government. Addressing these institutional issues is paramount to protecting human rights and enabling development.
The Council for the South's actual expenditures in 2017 were approximately 88.2% of the total appropriations allocated to it in the budget law, amounting to around $40 million. Implemented projects accounted for over two-thirds of expenditures at around $27.5 million (68% of total). Salaries and wages accounted for $8 billion (19.7% of total expenditures). Assistance provided by the Council for victims and affected groups amounted to around $3.9 million (9.5% of total expenditures).
Decentralized tax system and public expenditures in rwandaTheogene Habimana
Fiscal and tax decentralization is a mechanism for constraining the expansionary tendencies of governments. Under this approach, all-over the world central governments do not maximize social welfare and operate like monopolists in order to increase their control over the economy’s resources (Crawford, 2008). Therefore, tax decentralization means fiscal empowerment of the local governments. More specifically, it means devolution of taxing and spending powers to lower levels of government. A key argument supporting fiscal decentralization reform is that it can improve the public sector services and help reducing poverty (Ahmed, 2013) Some authors like Crawford, 2008 and Ahmed, 2013 argued that the benefits of tax decentralization are not as obvious as proponents of decentralization suggest, and there could be serious shortcomings that policymakers should be aware of in designing decentralization policies. Local Government accountability and resource allocation efficiency may not be achieved with decentralization when the scarcity of public sector administrative, financial and managerial capacity is more problematic at the lower levels of government (Collier, 2008). Conflicts between central and local governments as to what should be done are inevitable even if government tries faithfully to serve the interests of its (different) constituents. A choice of perspective is thus essential in approaching issues of tax decentralization. In addition, decentralization may impose constraints to the implementation of national policies and the creation of coordination channels across regions. Therefore, from the above problem, the researcher analyzed the contribution of decentralized tax system and public expenditures.
Aggestam a project management perspective on the adoption of accrual based ipsasicgfmconference
Moving from cash or modified accrual-based accounting to full accrual accounting under
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) can be a challenging endeavor.
Ensuring proper convergence to accrual based IPSAS entails not only a vast amount of work
in the accounting arena of any given public sector entity or government but also often major
changes in business processes and practices. By using a project management approach in
adopting IPSAS an organization/government can make certain that, for example: the project
gets necessary support from top management; a sound governance structure is put in place;
communication and training plans are developed and managed; new accounting policies are
written; and necessary alignment of business processes will take place in a timely manner.
Sound project management may facilitate cost-effective adoption of IPSAS and a broader
strengthening of business practices across the implementing organization/government.
This document summarizes a research article that evaluates the degree of openness in Turkey's public expenditure. It finds that while Turkey has taken some steps to increase transparency, such as establishing new laws and action plans, transparency remains limited, especially regarding military spending. Civil society organizations can play an important role in promoting transparency and accountability, but their influence is still growing. Overall, the degree of openness in Turkey's public financial management system is insufficient and needs further reforms to achieve complete transparency.
The four dimensions of public financial managementicgfmconference
In two relatively short articles, Michael Parry first proposes a definition of the modified cash basis of accounting and then describes the four dimensions of public financial management. We welcome this approach of relatively short articles addressing key issues in governmental financial management and would encourage other authors to follow Michael’s example in future issues.
The document discusses the accounting system and financial reporting of BRAC's Education Project (BEP). [1] BEP follows International Accounting Standards and GAAP in preparing its financial statements on an accrual basis. [2] It recognizes grants as income when conditions are met and matches expenses, following the principle of transparency. [3] The accounting system provides guidelines for assets, provisions, taxation, and financial instruments to maintain accurate and standardized reporting.
Capital Budgeting And Public Financial Managementjoelnshisso
The document discusses capital budgeting and public financial management in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It analyzes data comparing the DRC to Belgium and finds that the DRC lacks necessary data to properly conduct capital budgeting due to outdated or missing records of capital assets and financial statements. This hinders accurate evaluation of investment needs and capital budgeting decisions that are important for public sector development and economic growth.
Creative Accounting Dynamics and Financial Reporting Quality in Public Corpor...YogeshIJTSRD
This document summarizes a research paper that examines the influence of creative accounting practices on the quality of financial reporting in public corporations in Nigeria. The study uses data from annual reports of 10 public corporations from 2014-2016, which used old accounting standards, and 2017-2019, which used IPSAS standards.
The results show that under the old standards, indicators of revenue/cost disclosure, auditor opinions, notes/schedules, and compliance to standards had moderate or low influence on financial reporting quality. But under IPSAS, all indicators had higher average scores and were found to have high or moderate influence on quality. Specifically, revenue/cost disclosure and auditor opinions saw increases of 1.5 and 1.49 respectively in their influence under
An evaluation of the effectiveness of public financial management system bein...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study that evaluated the effectiveness of Zimbabwe's Public Financial Management System (PFMS) used by government departments from 2000-2011. The study found that while the PFMS was effective for producing budgets, it had weaknesses in internal controls for payments and producing reconciliation statements. It also found that end users were not adequately trained on the system. Based on these findings, the study recommended improving internal controls for payments, training users on reconciliation statements, and increasing training time from 8 to 12 hours to better train users on the PFMS.
Strategies of Local Government Units (LGUs) to improve Business Tax Collectio...IJAEMSJORNAL
This study gave details on the strategies used by Local Government Units (LGUs) to boost business tax collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study's findings also revealed the impact of the Pandemic on tax collection. The survey questionnaire was employed to gather data, and the descriptive method of study was applied. During the data collection period, the respondents were limited to the available personnel of the Cabanatuan City Treasurer's Office. The key statistical techniques employed in evaluating and interpreting the research data were descriptive statistics such as weighted mean and percentages. The results demonstrated that during the pandemic, tax collection was hampered by temporary or permanent business closures, and curtailed operations resulted in lower revenue for enterprises. The LGUs can deploy a digital facility for business tax assessment and payment, which promotes taxpayer compliance and aids the government in meeting its target collections during the pandemic while following minimal health protocols. Furthermore, retaining all essential information on taxpayers,using digital platforms, assists the LGUs in disseminating information about tax dues and extensions of payment deadlines.
Public Financial Management Reform presentation Mohamed Dahir
This document discusses good governance in public financial management reform. It defines good governance as processes for making decisions in the best possible way. Good governance includes macroeconomic stability, social equity, and efficient institutions. It also discusses principles of good governance like participation, rule of law, transparency, and equality. Principles of public financial management reform include legitimacy, accountability, and performance. Stakeholders in good public financial governance are government institutions and the Ministry of Finance, Parliament, and civil society. Reforms must be implemented sequentially based on a country's existing capacities.
Local Level Financial Systems: A Study on Three Union at Sylhet Sadar Upazill...Triple A Research Journal
BSTRACT
In this research paper has tried to show, first look at the context of financial systems of local level finance particularly three union at Sylhet Sadar Upazilla. This study conducted following mixed (both qualitative and quotative research) approach based on primary and secondary source to give out purpose of this study. Some case studies have considered reveal the study findings. This study intended to represent picture of local finance system at grassroots level. Findings also suggest that, effective local government procurement policies and practices contribute to sound financial management.
Keywords: Finance, Local Level, System, Local Government
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan PFM Case Study covers the sequence of PFM reform from 2002 to the present day. PFM reform is critical to improving good governance. Good governance is critical to economic development. The Afghanistan Financial Management Information System (AFMIS) is based on the FreeBalance Accountability Suite. The AFMIS has supported the Government of Afghanistan agenda of reform and modernization. More than 99% of the government’s budget execution is captured in AFMIS on a real-time basis
Problems in the System of Public Financial Control and Directions for Their S...ijtsrd
This article clarifies the concepts of financial control and public financial control. The article also analyzes national and foreign experience in the organization of public financial control. Based on the analysis, problems in the system of public financial control were identified and proposals for their elimination were developed. Abidov Mansur Ilhomjonovich "Problems in the System of Public Financial Control and Directions for Their Solution" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd46408.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/accounting-and-finance/46408/problems-in-the-system-of-public-financial-control-and-directions-for-their-solution/abidov-mansur-ilhomjonovich
Speech by Marta Tomovska, Minister of Information Society and Administration of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, made at the regional conference on Public Administration Reform Challenges in Western Balkan Countries held at the OECD in Paris, 4 December 2015.
The document compares public expenditure management (PEM) reforms in New Zealand and Australia. Both countries introduced reforms to improve aggregate fiscal discipline, allocation efficiency, and operational efficiency. New Zealand's reforms included establishing state-owned enterprises, abolishing permanent public sector tenure, enhancing transparency through the Public Finance Act, and the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Australia introduced a medium-term expenditure framework focusing on forward estimates, macroeconomic planning, and portfolio budgeting. Key similarities in the PEM reforms of both countries include increased transparency, devolution, contestability, and commitment to fiscal discipline.
Kenya has made strides in becoming a more democratic and open society since 1991, as outlined in its Vision 2030 Plan and revised 2010 Constitution. This document discusses Kenya's strategy for developing an Open Government Partnership, including establishing a working group and holding consultations to create an inclusive National Open Government Action Plan. It also outlines several ongoing government initiatives to improve transparency, public services, and civic participation.
This document summarizes Morocco's experience with two voluntary retirement programs aimed at reducing the size and costs of its public sector workforce. The first program in 2004 failed to achieve its targets, with only 696 employees retiring. However, the second "Intilaka" program from 2005 was much more successful, with over 50,500 public sector employees and 38,600 beneficiaries retiring. This led to annual savings of 1% of GDP for the wage bill. However, the program faced issues like losing talented employees and temporary disruptions in some public services due to lack of replacement hiring and knowledge transfer planning.
Speech by Avdullah Hoti, Minister of finance, Kosovo, made at the regional conference on Public Administration Reform Challenges in Western Balkan Countries held at the OECD in Paris, 4 December 2015.
The main aim of this study was to examine the Influence of Management Accounting Practices on Performance of Kisumu County Government. The study aimed specifically to examine how the performance of Kisumu County Government is influenced by financial planning and budgeting and internal control and public finances governance. One of the objects of a transfer is to bring economic resources closer to the people, and effective public financial management practices are needed to make this felt by the people. The reviewed literature shows that limited studies are being conducted on the same subject and therefore this study aims to fill the gap by contributing to the existing knowledge. In the past six years, Kenya has experienced many challenges despite the improvement of the legislative and institutional frameworks for the management of public finances which are not in line with the global expected standard practice and therefore lead to a poorer service delivery. This study also aims to strengthen policies that streamline prudent public resource management. The study was based on participatory theory, contingency theory and institutional theory. The study employed mixed research and a deliberate technique for sampling. The county's director and accountants from the treasury of Kisumu County were among the respondents. In the case of primary data, a questionnaire was used to collect secondary data from the Budget Office, the Office of the Auditor General and the County Treasury Office. In the study qualitative and quantitative data were used. While content analyzes were used for qualitative data analysis, the Social Science Statistics Package Version 25 was used for quantitative data analyzing descriptive and inferential statistics. The effect of management accounting practices on the Kisumu County Government's performance has been assessed by a multiple linear regression analysis. The main finding was the importance of internal control practices involving monitoring, control environments, and internal audits (F (1, 196) = 156,124).
A critical analysis of public financial management reform in ethiopia and tan...Alexander Decker
The document provides an overview of public financial management reforms in Ethiopia and Tanzania. It discusses the following key points:
1) Both Ethiopia and Tanzania implemented selective reforms focused on systematically addressing weaknesses in financial control. Ethiopia took a hybrid approach of evolving existing systems, while Tanzania installed a new integrated financial management system.
2) Ethiopia's reforms focused on the legal framework, budgeting, accounting, reporting and automation while maintaining strong manual controls. Tanzania's reforms were driven by information technology and focused on procurement, disbursement and a central payment system.
3) Both countries' reforms were successful in improving financial control, but Ethiopia's reforms took more time to evolve existing
The Council for the South's actual expenditures in 2017 were approximately 88.2% of the total appropriations allocated to it in the budget law, amounting to around $40 million. Implemented projects accounted for over two-thirds of expenditures at around $27.5 million (68% of total). Salaries and wages accounted for $8 billion (19.7% of total expenditures). Assistance provided by the Council for victims and affected groups amounted to around $3.9 million (9.5% of total expenditures).
Decentralized tax system and public expenditures in rwandaTheogene Habimana
Fiscal and tax decentralization is a mechanism for constraining the expansionary tendencies of governments. Under this approach, all-over the world central governments do not maximize social welfare and operate like monopolists in order to increase their control over the economy’s resources (Crawford, 2008). Therefore, tax decentralization means fiscal empowerment of the local governments. More specifically, it means devolution of taxing and spending powers to lower levels of government. A key argument supporting fiscal decentralization reform is that it can improve the public sector services and help reducing poverty (Ahmed, 2013) Some authors like Crawford, 2008 and Ahmed, 2013 argued that the benefits of tax decentralization are not as obvious as proponents of decentralization suggest, and there could be serious shortcomings that policymakers should be aware of in designing decentralization policies. Local Government accountability and resource allocation efficiency may not be achieved with decentralization when the scarcity of public sector administrative, financial and managerial capacity is more problematic at the lower levels of government (Collier, 2008). Conflicts between central and local governments as to what should be done are inevitable even if government tries faithfully to serve the interests of its (different) constituents. A choice of perspective is thus essential in approaching issues of tax decentralization. In addition, decentralization may impose constraints to the implementation of national policies and the creation of coordination channels across regions. Therefore, from the above problem, the researcher analyzed the contribution of decentralized tax system and public expenditures.
Aggestam a project management perspective on the adoption of accrual based ipsasicgfmconference
Moving from cash or modified accrual-based accounting to full accrual accounting under
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) can be a challenging endeavor.
Ensuring proper convergence to accrual based IPSAS entails not only a vast amount of work
in the accounting arena of any given public sector entity or government but also often major
changes in business processes and practices. By using a project management approach in
adopting IPSAS an organization/government can make certain that, for example: the project
gets necessary support from top management; a sound governance structure is put in place;
communication and training plans are developed and managed; new accounting policies are
written; and necessary alignment of business processes will take place in a timely manner.
Sound project management may facilitate cost-effective adoption of IPSAS and a broader
strengthening of business practices across the implementing organization/government.
This document summarizes a research article that evaluates the degree of openness in Turkey's public expenditure. It finds that while Turkey has taken some steps to increase transparency, such as establishing new laws and action plans, transparency remains limited, especially regarding military spending. Civil society organizations can play an important role in promoting transparency and accountability, but their influence is still growing. Overall, the degree of openness in Turkey's public financial management system is insufficient and needs further reforms to achieve complete transparency.
The four dimensions of public financial managementicgfmconference
In two relatively short articles, Michael Parry first proposes a definition of the modified cash basis of accounting and then describes the four dimensions of public financial management. We welcome this approach of relatively short articles addressing key issues in governmental financial management and would encourage other authors to follow Michael’s example in future issues.
The document discusses the accounting system and financial reporting of BRAC's Education Project (BEP). [1] BEP follows International Accounting Standards and GAAP in preparing its financial statements on an accrual basis. [2] It recognizes grants as income when conditions are met and matches expenses, following the principle of transparency. [3] The accounting system provides guidelines for assets, provisions, taxation, and financial instruments to maintain accurate and standardized reporting.
Capital Budgeting And Public Financial Managementjoelnshisso
The document discusses capital budgeting and public financial management in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It analyzes data comparing the DRC to Belgium and finds that the DRC lacks necessary data to properly conduct capital budgeting due to outdated or missing records of capital assets and financial statements. This hinders accurate evaluation of investment needs and capital budgeting decisions that are important for public sector development and economic growth.
Creative Accounting Dynamics and Financial Reporting Quality in Public Corpor...YogeshIJTSRD
This document summarizes a research paper that examines the influence of creative accounting practices on the quality of financial reporting in public corporations in Nigeria. The study uses data from annual reports of 10 public corporations from 2014-2016, which used old accounting standards, and 2017-2019, which used IPSAS standards.
The results show that under the old standards, indicators of revenue/cost disclosure, auditor opinions, notes/schedules, and compliance to standards had moderate or low influence on financial reporting quality. But under IPSAS, all indicators had higher average scores and were found to have high or moderate influence on quality. Specifically, revenue/cost disclosure and auditor opinions saw increases of 1.5 and 1.49 respectively in their influence under
An evaluation of the effectiveness of public financial management system bein...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study that evaluated the effectiveness of Zimbabwe's Public Financial Management System (PFMS) used by government departments from 2000-2011. The study found that while the PFMS was effective for producing budgets, it had weaknesses in internal controls for payments and producing reconciliation statements. It also found that end users were not adequately trained on the system. Based on these findings, the study recommended improving internal controls for payments, training users on reconciliation statements, and increasing training time from 8 to 12 hours to better train users on the PFMS.
Strategies of Local Government Units (LGUs) to improve Business Tax Collectio...IJAEMSJORNAL
This study gave details on the strategies used by Local Government Units (LGUs) to boost business tax collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study's findings also revealed the impact of the Pandemic on tax collection. The survey questionnaire was employed to gather data, and the descriptive method of study was applied. During the data collection period, the respondents were limited to the available personnel of the Cabanatuan City Treasurer's Office. The key statistical techniques employed in evaluating and interpreting the research data were descriptive statistics such as weighted mean and percentages. The results demonstrated that during the pandemic, tax collection was hampered by temporary or permanent business closures, and curtailed operations resulted in lower revenue for enterprises. The LGUs can deploy a digital facility for business tax assessment and payment, which promotes taxpayer compliance and aids the government in meeting its target collections during the pandemic while following minimal health protocols. Furthermore, retaining all essential information on taxpayers,using digital platforms, assists the LGUs in disseminating information about tax dues and extensions of payment deadlines.
Public Financial Management Reform presentation Mohamed Dahir
This document discusses good governance in public financial management reform. It defines good governance as processes for making decisions in the best possible way. Good governance includes macroeconomic stability, social equity, and efficient institutions. It also discusses principles of good governance like participation, rule of law, transparency, and equality. Principles of public financial management reform include legitimacy, accountability, and performance. Stakeholders in good public financial governance are government institutions and the Ministry of Finance, Parliament, and civil society. Reforms must be implemented sequentially based on a country's existing capacities.
Local Level Financial Systems: A Study on Three Union at Sylhet Sadar Upazill...Triple A Research Journal
BSTRACT
In this research paper has tried to show, first look at the context of financial systems of local level finance particularly three union at Sylhet Sadar Upazilla. This study conducted following mixed (both qualitative and quotative research) approach based on primary and secondary source to give out purpose of this study. Some case studies have considered reveal the study findings. This study intended to represent picture of local finance system at grassroots level. Findings also suggest that, effective local government procurement policies and practices contribute to sound financial management.
Keywords: Finance, Local Level, System, Local Government
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan PFM Case Study covers the sequence of PFM reform from 2002 to the present day. PFM reform is critical to improving good governance. Good governance is critical to economic development. The Afghanistan Financial Management Information System (AFMIS) is based on the FreeBalance Accountability Suite. The AFMIS has supported the Government of Afghanistan agenda of reform and modernization. More than 99% of the government’s budget execution is captured in AFMIS on a real-time basis
Problems in the System of Public Financial Control and Directions for Their S...ijtsrd
This article clarifies the concepts of financial control and public financial control. The article also analyzes national and foreign experience in the organization of public financial control. Based on the analysis, problems in the system of public financial control were identified and proposals for their elimination were developed. Abidov Mansur Ilhomjonovich "Problems in the System of Public Financial Control and Directions for Their Solution" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd46408.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/accounting-and-finance/46408/problems-in-the-system-of-public-financial-control-and-directions-for-their-solution/abidov-mansur-ilhomjonovich
Speech by Marta Tomovska, Minister of Information Society and Administration of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, made at the regional conference on Public Administration Reform Challenges in Western Balkan Countries held at the OECD in Paris, 4 December 2015.
The document compares public expenditure management (PEM) reforms in New Zealand and Australia. Both countries introduced reforms to improve aggregate fiscal discipline, allocation efficiency, and operational efficiency. New Zealand's reforms included establishing state-owned enterprises, abolishing permanent public sector tenure, enhancing transparency through the Public Finance Act, and the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Australia introduced a medium-term expenditure framework focusing on forward estimates, macroeconomic planning, and portfolio budgeting. Key similarities in the PEM reforms of both countries include increased transparency, devolution, contestability, and commitment to fiscal discipline.
Kenya has made strides in becoming a more democratic and open society since 1991, as outlined in its Vision 2030 Plan and revised 2010 Constitution. This document discusses Kenya's strategy for developing an Open Government Partnership, including establishing a working group and holding consultations to create an inclusive National Open Government Action Plan. It also outlines several ongoing government initiatives to improve transparency, public services, and civic participation.
This document summarizes Morocco's experience with two voluntary retirement programs aimed at reducing the size and costs of its public sector workforce. The first program in 2004 failed to achieve its targets, with only 696 employees retiring. However, the second "Intilaka" program from 2005 was much more successful, with over 50,500 public sector employees and 38,600 beneficiaries retiring. This led to annual savings of 1% of GDP for the wage bill. However, the program faced issues like losing talented employees and temporary disruptions in some public services due to lack of replacement hiring and knowledge transfer planning.
Speech by Avdullah Hoti, Minister of finance, Kosovo, made at the regional conference on Public Administration Reform Challenges in Western Balkan Countries held at the OECD in Paris, 4 December 2015.
The main aim of this study was to examine the Influence of Management Accounting Practices on Performance of Kisumu County Government. The study aimed specifically to examine how the performance of Kisumu County Government is influenced by financial planning and budgeting and internal control and public finances governance. One of the objects of a transfer is to bring economic resources closer to the people, and effective public financial management practices are needed to make this felt by the people. The reviewed literature shows that limited studies are being conducted on the same subject and therefore this study aims to fill the gap by contributing to the existing knowledge. In the past six years, Kenya has experienced many challenges despite the improvement of the legislative and institutional frameworks for the management of public finances which are not in line with the global expected standard practice and therefore lead to a poorer service delivery. This study also aims to strengthen policies that streamline prudent public resource management. The study was based on participatory theory, contingency theory and institutional theory. The study employed mixed research and a deliberate technique for sampling. The county's director and accountants from the treasury of Kisumu County were among the respondents. In the case of primary data, a questionnaire was used to collect secondary data from the Budget Office, the Office of the Auditor General and the County Treasury Office. In the study qualitative and quantitative data were used. While content analyzes were used for qualitative data analysis, the Social Science Statistics Package Version 25 was used for quantitative data analyzing descriptive and inferential statistics. The effect of management accounting practices on the Kisumu County Government's performance has been assessed by a multiple linear regression analysis. The main finding was the importance of internal control practices involving monitoring, control environments, and internal audits (F (1, 196) = 156,124).
A critical analysis of public financial management reform in ethiopia and tan...Alexander Decker
The document provides an overview of public financial management reforms in Ethiopia and Tanzania. It discusses the following key points:
1) Both Ethiopia and Tanzania implemented selective reforms focused on systematically addressing weaknesses in financial control. Ethiopia took a hybrid approach of evolving existing systems, while Tanzania installed a new integrated financial management system.
2) Ethiopia's reforms focused on the legal framework, budgeting, accounting, reporting and automation while maintaining strong manual controls. Tanzania's reforms were driven by information technology and focused on procurement, disbursement and a central payment system.
3) Both countries' reforms were successful in improving financial control, but Ethiopia's reforms took more time to evolve existing
A critical analysis of public financial management reform in ethiopia and tan...Alexander Decker
The document provides an overview of public financial management reforms in Ethiopia and Tanzania. It discusses the following key points:
1) Both Ethiopia and Tanzania implemented selective reforms focused on systematically addressing weaknesses in financial control. Ethiopia took a hybrid approach of evolving existing systems, while Tanzania installed a new integrated financial management system.
2) Ethiopia's reforms focused on the legal framework, budgeting, accounting, reporting and automation while maintaining strong manual controls. Tanzania's reforms were driven by information technology and focused on procurement, disbursement and a central payment system.
3) Both countries' reforms were successful in improving financial control, but Ethiopia's reforms took more time to evolve existing
This document discusses the adoption of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in Nigeria. It notes that Nigeria approved adopting IPSAS in 2010 to improve financial reporting and bring it in line with global standards. IPSAS is expected to increase accountability and transparency in the public sector by providing more meaningful information for decision makers. However, some challenges remain in fully implementing IPSAS, including the expense of adoption and Nigeria's history of using cash-based accounting in the public sector. The document examines the expectations, benefits and challenges of adopting IPSAS in Nigeria to enhance accountability, transparency, and comparability of financial reporting practices with international standards.
Do Regional Finance Accountability And Budgetary Composition Enhance Regional...inventionjournals
Accountability is pivotal factor in the implementation of successful good governance since accountability is an indicator whether public fund is spent properly or not. Another relevant factor is budgetary composition more particularly local tax revenue and capital expenditure due to their correlation with public service. Empirical evidence showed that regional finance accountability affected regional economic performance measured using the Supreme Audit Board opinion and the amount of saved fund had negative and significant influence towards Gross Regional Domestic Product. On the other hand, budgetary surplus had positive and significant influence towards the Gross Regional Domestic Product. Budgetary composition and regional expenditure improved regional economic performance measured using local tax revenue and capital expenditure that have positive and significant influence towards Gross Regional Domestic Product.
Financial Statements are structured reports regarding the financial position and transactions carried
out by a reporting entity. The general objective of financial statements is to provide information about the
financial position, budget realization, cash flows, and financial performance of a reporting entity, which is
helpful for users in making and evaluating decisions regarding resource allocation
Effectiveness of the Public Financial Management Assessment Tool or (PFMAT) i...IJAEMSJORNAL
In both theoretical and practical areas, the issue of public sector management and the use of public finances is highly critical. The management of public finances is vital if public services, like local government, are to operate smoothly and effectively. If public financial management is such a vital element in a country's growth, it is crucial to know, quantify and develop the factors leading to poor public financial management. This descriptive research interest is on the effectiveness of the public financial management assessment tool or PFMAT for local government units. The chosen subject of the study is the Municipality of Talavera, Nueva Ecija, and the focus is on the results of the PFMAT report of the municipality for the covered fiscal years 2014-2016 and 2016-2018. The study revealed that the PFMAT is a standard tool that states the weak areas of the public financial performance of LGU-Talavera, thus paving the way for improved services for the residents of the municipality. LGU-Talavera has gradually improved its public financial performance in 2014-2018. PFMAT is therefore an effective tool for evaluating public finances to strengthen the town's financial capability, thereby enhancing the overall performance of the LGU.
Etude PwC sur les pratiques comptables des Etats (2013)PwC France
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Face au contexte de crise économique dans les pays industrialisés et à la nécessité d’accompagner le développement économique des pays émergents, la maîtrise des dépenses et des recettes publiques devient un enjeu majeur pour les Etats partout dans le monde. L’accès au financement (et la compétition entre pays) est au cœur de l’actualité. Pour répondre à ces évolutions, les gouvernements prennent de plus en plus de mesures pour améliorer la comptabilité de l’Etat et renforcer son niveau de transparence.
Effective Performance and Accountability Reporting Challenges in Nigeria Publ...ijtsrd
There has been perceived weakness deeply rooted in corruption in the accountability of government fund as experienced in all facets of Nigeria public sector and consequential waste of national resources, loss of human capital and decay of economic infrastructure within the economy. It is evident that the people electorates are in a bad position and suffering socio economically because of the lack of integrity and accountability in governments around the world, Nigeria in particular. This study empirically analyse the effective performance and accountability reporting challenges in the public sector of the Nigerian economy. 138 questionnaires were administered to the respondents but only 125 were returned comprising 24 Directors and 55 Accountants Auditors of Finance and Account from Ministries Ministerial departments 79 and 46 Accountants Auditors from LGAs , thereby representing ninety percent 90.6 of the population and the data generated for this study were analysed using simple percentages, Z test and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient via the Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS, 20.0 version. The result shows that accrual basis of accounting significantly promote more effective performance and accountability reporting in Nigeria Public Sector and that there is significant relationship between improved accountability and performance reporting in Nigeria Public Sector and professional accounting bodies. The study concluded that the basic fundamental way for economic development is financial discipline and elimination of wastages of national resources in the public sector which is the direct function of accountability that it is rather unfortunate that the level of accountability experienced in the country is unacceptable due to weak accounting infrastructure, ineffective oversight bodies and the clog in the wheel of legal framework. The study recommended that Government should ensure that they create enabling environment for the development of professional Accountants and employed them in the civil service and that would be achieved by retaining the existing through motivation and attracting the new with good working conditions a proactive legislature and regulatory framework that should not only exist on paper but must be operational should be in place, thus giving the FRCN the operational right through adequate funding the provisions of 1999 constitution authorising review of audited report by PAC should be strictly adhered to with punishment spelled out for non compliance and also provide for the qualification of members of PAC. More so, there should be re orientation of members to encourage them to work in the public sector and the professional accounting bodies should motivate accounting students aspiring to be professionals while the civil society and organized labour unions should help create a more vibrant civil society so that they can balance the effects of bureaucratic actions. Peter-Mario Efesiri Efenyumi | Dhes
Government budgeting & expenditures issues & problemsLouie Medinaceli
The document summarizes the Philippine government's implementation of a medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF), also known as multi-year budgeting, to address limitations of its previous one-year budgeting system. The MTEF establishes three-year budget ceilings and baselines for government agencies to foster fiscal discipline, strategic prioritization of resources, and improved operational efficiencies. It also links the budget more closely to the country's medium-term development plan through a consultative planning process. Initial results suggest the MTEF is helping the Philippine government better manage its budget and expenditures over multiple years.
Measurement and Analysis of the Stability of Local Fiscal RevenueIJAEMSJORNAL
The stability of fiscal revenue, so called the fluctuation of fiscal revenue, refers to the fluctuation degree of local government's actual fiscal revenue deviating from the expected fiscal revenue. As the main way of funds for local governments to perform public service functions, fiscal revenue is an important starting point for local governments to regulate and participate in economic activities. The drastic fluctuation of fiscal revenue will interfere with the government's economic functions, reduce the quantity and quality of public services, and produce inefficient government activities. The economic and social activities carried out by governments at all levels in practice are numerous and complicated, which can be classified according to different purposes and perspectives. However, no matter which classification method is adopted, stable financial revenue is the core guarantee of government economic activities, which is in the position of "leading the development and affecting the whole body". Based on the combination variance method of white (1983), this paper constructs the stability index of local fiscal revenue, and measures the stability of fiscal revenue of all provinces in China, and interprets and analyzes the measurement results through the theoretical method of economics. It is found that there are significant regional differences in the fluctuation of local fiscal revenue in China. By comparing the changes of fiscal revenue fluctuation index in 2000, 2009 and 2018, the fluctuation index of fiscal revenue shows obvious regional differences. The fluctuation degree of the economically developed eastern coastal area is lower than that of the underdeveloped central and Western Region, and the southern region with lower economic activity is significantly lower than that of the north. On the other hand, the external shocks such as "replacing business tax with value-added tax" and financial crisis also have a positive impact on local tax fluctuations. Through the analysis of the experimental results, it is found that good economic foundation, capital accumulation, industrial structure and geographical location have a great impact on financial stability. Therefore, the government should pay attention to the gap between the stability of fiscal revenue in different regions, actively improve the economic foundation of the poor stability of the central and western regions, formulate differentiated economic and financial policies, vigorously develop the secondary and tertiary industries, and improve the stability of fiscal revenue to cope with regional economic risks and improve the administrative efficiency of the government.
Effect of Republic Act 10963 “Tax reform for Acceleration and inclusion (Trai...IJAEMSJORNAL
The study was conducted in one of Nueva Ecija's Revenue District Offices. Thirty (30) revenue officers assigned to the assessment, client assistance, collection, and compliance sections, as well as twenty (20) taxpaying citizens, participated in the study. The researchers found out that the effects of the TRAIN LAW on the collection performance in Income Tax for the taxable year 2018 and 2019 of the said revenue district office gradually improved on its full implementation by the year 2019, despite the decrease in collections from the personal income taxes of purely compensation and purely business income earners but still the collections from mixed-income earners [1] increases in 2018 and there is a positive growth in tax revenues collected from personal income taxes in 2019.
Budget is a financial and non-financial framework in terms of cash flows that guides governments, private organizations and individuals in achieving their desired objectives in a particular period if it is properly, adequately and realistically prepared. The long standing and familiar incremental budget has been faulted by various stakeholders hence, the contemplation for an alternative system known as zero-based budgeting (ZBB). The first objective of this study is to find out whether or not the theoretical benefits accruable to ZBB can motivate the governments’ ministries, departments and agencies to adopt and implement the proposed new system? The second objective is to determine whether or not the budgeting system has any relationship with budget implementation. Questionnaire was used in collecting data from the budget stakeholders. Descriptive statistics and simple regression were adopted in analyzing the data. It is established that the theoretical benefits accruable to ZBB can influence the adoption and implementation of the proposed ZBB. It is also revealed that the proposed budgeting system has a strong relationship with implementation. The study recommends that, despite the support for the ZBB, the current incremental budgeting system would have to be reviewed for reference into adopting and implementing the ZBB since it will be the basis for the new system. It is also recommended that the coming into operation of the new system should be a gradual process in the form of test running it to address the acknowledged challenges in the proposed system before it can be fully implemented. In addition, there should be seriousness in the whole exercise.
1. Councils face severe long-term financial challenges due to reduced income from central government and increased demand for services.
2. Good financial management is essential for councils to deliver services and steward taxpayer money effectively during this difficult time. It involves taking a long-term approach to planning rather than just focusing on the short-term.
3. By managing for the long-term instead of just predicting the future, councils can plan for unavoidable changes, prevent undesirable outcomes, and control what they can to position themselves as well as possible for reduced funding.
Akinwunmi Ambode discusses the progress of Nigeria Finance Reforms.
Excerpt from the lecture delivered at the retreat of the Forum of Accountants-General in Nigeria, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The document discusses financial management reforms in India. It defines public finance management and outlines some of the traditional approaches. It notes recommendations have been made to shift the focus from inputs to outcomes, adopt a medium-term budget framework aligned with plans and accounts, and provide greater autonomy and decentralization. Weaknesses in the budgetary process are also summarized, including unrealistic estimates, a lack of coordination between policy, planning and budgeting, and an overemphasis on inputs over outcomes.
07 Uppal Government Budget Deficit - 17th.pdfIsmaShahzad
The document summarizes a journal article about government budget deficits and bond market development in Pakistan. It discusses how fiscal discipline can be improved through stronger political institutions and market forces. It outlines challenges to fiscal policy in Pakistan, including a narrow tax base, tax evasion, and high defense spending. Pakistan's fiscal deficits and debt levels have been among the highest of comparable countries. A developed bond market could help bring fiscal discipline by signaling risks to unsustainable policies, but political will is needed to strengthen institutions and implement reforms.
UK government is in the middle of a decade-long recalibration as the public sector aligns to a lower level of public spending. While the first half of this decade has been characterised by austerity and cost reduction, the next half should focus on aspiration and redesign as public sector leaders across the UK shape a more focused state.
Compliance of financial management regime in ghanaian local governmentAlexander Decker
This study examines the financial management practices of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana and the extent to which their practices comply with relevant financial laws and regulations. The study surveyed 20 MMDAs using questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The results found an average compliance index of 82.2%, indicating encouraging yet not total compliance with laws. The study also found no significant differences in compliance levels among MMDAs and no association between the number of accounting staff and compliance levels. The study concludes MMDAs' budgeting, accounting and reporting practices generally comply with regulations, though total compliance is ideal.
Similar to Relationship between Financial Reporting Reforms and Performance of Selected County Governments in Kenya (20)
Total Ionization Cross Sections due to Electron Impact of Ammonia from Thresh...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
In the present paper, we have employed modified Khare-BEB method [Atoms, (2019)] to evaluate total ionization cross sections by the electron impact for ammonia in energy range from the ionization threshold to 10 MeV. The theoretical ionization cross sections have been compared to the available previous theoretical and experimental results. The collision parameters dipole matrix squared M_j^2 and CRP also have been calculated. The present calculations were found in remarkable agreement with the available experimental results.
A Case Study on Small Town Big Player – Enjay IT Solutions Ltd., BhiladDr. Amarjeet Singh
Adequately trained Manpower is a problem that affects the IT industry as a whole, but it is particularly acute for Enjay IT Solution. Enjay's location in a semi-urban or rural area makes it even more difficult to find a talented employee with the right skills. As the competition for skilled workers grows, it becomes more difficult to attract and keep those workers who have the requisite training and experience.
Effect of Biopesticide from the Stems of Gossypium Arboreum on Pink Bollworm ...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
Pink bollworm and Lepidoptera development quickly in numbers which is a typical animal group that produces around 100 youthful ones inside certain days or weeks. This assault influences the harvests broadly in the tropical and sub-tropical temperature areas. Thus, to keep up with the yield of harvests the vermin ought to be kept away by utilizing pesticides. The unnecessary measure of the purpose of pesticides influences the dirt, land, and as well as human well-being, and contaminates the climate. Thus, an ozone-accommodating biopesticide is extracted from the stems of the Gossypium arboreum. Thus, the extraction of biopesticide from the stems of Gossypium arboreum demonstrated that the quantity of pink bollworm and Lepidoptera is diminished step by step in the wake of showering the arrangement on the impacted region of the plant because of the presence of the gossypol.
Artificial Intelligence Techniques in E-Commerce: The Possibility of Exploiti...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
This document discusses the potential applications of artificial intelligence techniques in e-commerce in Saudi Arabia. It begins with an introduction to e-commerce and AI, and how AI is being used increasingly in e-commerce applications worldwide. It then reviews literature on how AI can be integrated into e-commerce systems and the various applications of AI in e-commerce. Some key applications discussed include AI assistants, personalized recommendations, demand forecasting, supply chain management, fraud detection and more. The document concludes that Saudi Arabia is well positioned to benefit from using AI to boost its growing e-commerce sector.
Factors Influencing Ownership Pattern and its Impact on Corporate Performance...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
This document summarizes a research study that analyzed the factors influencing ownership patterns of selected Indian companies and the impact of ownership patterns on corporate performance. The study used data from 5 industries over 5 years from 2017 to 2021. Multiple regression, ANOVA, and correlation analyses were conducted. The results found that the percentage of independent directors on the board and the size of the company had a significant impact on Indian promoter holdings. Additionally, non-institutional ownership was found to have a significant impact on corporate performance measures like asset utilization ratio. The study concluded that ownership patterns can influence corporate performance and companies should work to optimize factors like debt-equity ratio and board independence to improve financial outcomes.
An Analytical Study on Ratios Influencing Profitability of Selected Indian Au...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
Every country with a well-developed transportation network has a well-developed economy. The automobile industry is a critical engine of the nation's economic development. The automobile industry has significant backward and forward links with every area of the economy, as well as a strong and progressive multiplier impact. The automotive industry and the auto component industry are both included in the vehicle industry. It includes passenger waggons, light, medium, and heavy commercial vehicles, as well as multi-utility vehicles such as jeeps, three-wheelers, military vehicles, motorcycles, tractors, and auto-components such as engine parts, batteries, drive transmission parts, electrical, suspension and chassis parts, and body and other parts. In the last several years, India's automobile sector has seen incredible growth in sales, production, innovation, and exports. India's car industry has emerged as one of the best in the world, and the auto-ancillary sector is poised to assist the vehicle sector's expansion. Vehicle manufacturers and auto-parts manufacturers account for a significant component of global motorised manufacturing. Vehicle manufacturers from across the world are keeping a close eye on the Indian auto sector in order to assess future demand and establish India as a global manufacturing base. The current research focuses on three automotive behemoths: TATA Motors, MRF, and Mahindra & Mahindra.
A Study on Factors Influencing the Financial Performance Analysis Selected Pr...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
The growth of a country's banking sector has a significant impact on its economic development. The banking sector plays a critical role in determining a country's economic future. A well-planned, structured, efficient, and viable banking system is an essential component of an economy's economic and social infrastructure. In modern society, a strong banking system is required because it meets the financial needs of the modern society. In a country's economy, the banking system plays a crucial role. Because it connects surplus and deficit economic agents, the bank is the most important financial intermediary in the economy. The banking system is regarded as the economy's lifeline. It meets the financial needs of commerce, industry, and agriculture. As a result, the country's development and the banking system are intertwined. They are critical in the mobilisation of savings and the distribution of credit to various sectors of the economy. India's private sector banks play a critical role in the country's economic development. So The financial performance of private sector banks must be evaluated carefully.
An Empirical Analysis of Financial Performance of Selected Oil Exploration an...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
After the United States, China, and Japan, India was the world's fourth biggest consumer of oil and petroleum products. The nation is significantly reliant on crude oil imports, the majority of which come from the Middle East. The Indian oil and gas business is one of the country's six main sectors, with important forward links to the rest of the economy. More than two-thirds of the country's overall primary energy demands are met by the oil and gas industry. The industry has played a key role in placing India on the global map. India is now the world's sixth biggest crude oil user and ninth largest crude oil importer. In addition, the country's portion of the worldwide refining market is growing. India's refining industry is now the world's sixth biggest. With plans for Reliance Petroleum Limited to commission another refinery with a capacity of 29 MTPA next 16 to its 33 MTPA refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, this position is projected to be enhanced. As a consequence, the Reliance refinery would be the biggest single-site refinery in the world. Based on secondary data gathered from CMIE, the current research examines the ratios influencing the profitability of selected oil exploration and production businesses in India during a 10-year period.
Since 1991, thanks to economic policy liberalization, the Indian economy has entered an era in which Indian businesses can no longer disregard global markets. Prior to the 1990s, the prices of a variety of commodities, metals, and other assets were carefully regulated. Others, which were not rolled, were primarily dependant on regulated input costs. As a result, there was no uncertainty and, as a result, no price fluctuations. However, in 1991, when the process of deregulation began, the prices of most items were deregulated. It has also resulted in the exchange being partially deregulated, easing trade restrictions, lowering interest rates, and making significant advancements in foreign institutional investors' access to the capital markets, as well as establishing market-based government securities pricing, among other things. Furthermore, portfolio and securities price volatility and instability were influenced by market-determined exchange rates and interest rates. As a result, hedging strategies employing a variety of derivatives were exposed to a variety of risks. The Indian capital market will be examined in this study, with a focus on derivatives.
Theoretical Estimation of CO2 Compression and Transport Costs for an hypothet...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
This document discusses theoretical estimates for the costs of compressing and transporting CO2 from a hypothetical carbon capture and storage project at the Saline Joniche Power Plant in Italy. It first provides background on the power plant project from 2008 that proposed converting the site to coal power. It then details the methodology used to size the compression system, estimating power needs for multi-stage compression up to pipeline pressures. Costs are considered for constructing, operating, and maintaining both the compression plant and pipeline to a potential offshore storage site. The aim is to evaluate retrofitting the existing plant with carbon capture and storage as a way to enable continued coal power production consistent with climate goals.
Analytical Mechanics of Magnetic Particles Suspended in Magnetorheological FluidDr. Amarjeet Singh
In this paper, the behavior of MR particles has been systematically investigated within the scope of analytical mechanics. . A magnetorheological fluid belongs to a class of smart materials. In magnetorheological fluids, the motion of magnetic particles is controlled by the action of internal and external forces. This paper presents analytical mechanics for the interaction of system of particles in MR fluid. In this paper, basic principles of Analytical Mechanics are utilized for the construction of equations.
Techno-Economic Aspects of Solid Food Wastes into Bio-ManureDr. Amarjeet Singh
Solid waste is health hazard and cause damage to the environment due to improper handling. Solid waste comprises of Industrial Waste (IW), Hazardous Waste (HW), Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Electronic waste (E-waste), Bio-Medical Waste (BMW) which depend on their supply & characteristics. Food waste or Bio-waste composting and its role in sustainable development is explained in food waste is a growing area of concern with many costs to our community in terms of waste collection, disposal and greenhouse gases. When rotting food ends up in landfill it turns into methane, a greenhouse gas that is particularly damaging to the environment. Composting is biochemical process in which organic materials are biologically degraded, resulting in the production of organic by products and energy in the form of heat. Heat is trapped within the composting mass, leading to the phenomenon of self-heating. This overall process provide us Bio-Manure.
Crypto-Currencies: Can Investors Rely on them as Investment Avenue?Dr. Amarjeet Singh
The purpose of this study is to examine investors’ perceptions about investing in crypto-currencies. We think that investors trust in crypto-currencies is largely driven by crypto-currency comprehension, trust in government, and transaction speed. This is the first study to examine crypto-currencies from the investor’s perspective. Following that, we discover important antecedents of crypto-currency confidence. Second, we look at the government's role in crypto-currencies. The importance of this study is: first, crypto-currencies have the potential to disrupt the current economic system as the debate is all about impact of decentralization of transactions; thus, further research into how it affects investors trust is essential; and second, access to crypto-currencies. Finally, if Fin-Tech companies or banks want to enter the bitcoin industry may not attract huge advertising costs as well as marketing to soothe clients' concerns about investing in various digital currencies The research sheds light on indecisiveness in the context of marketing aspects adopted by demonstrating investors are aware about the crypto.
Awareness of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) among Student of the Catanduanes S...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
The Island Province of Catanduanes is prone to all types of natural hazards that includes torrential and heavy rains, strong winds and surge, flooding and landslide or slope failures as a result of its geographical location and topography. RA 10121 mandates local DRRM bodies to “encourage community, specifically the youth, participation in disaster risk reduction and management activities, such as organizing quick response groups, particularly in identified disaster-prone areas, as well as the inclusion of disaster risk reduction and management programs as part of youth programs and projects. The study aims to determine the awareness to disaster of the student of the Catanduanes State University. The disaster-based questionnaire was prepared and distributed among 636 students selected randomly from different Colleges and Laboratory Schools in the University
The Catanduanes State University students understood some disaster-related concepts and ideas, but uncertain on issues on preparedness, adaptation, and awareness on the risks inflicted by these natural hazards. Low perception on disaster risks are evidently observed among students. The responses of the students could be based on the efficiency and impact of the integration of DRR education in the senior high school curriculum. Specifically, integration of the concepts about the hazards, hazard maps, disaster preparedness, awareness, mitigation, prevention, adaptation, and resiliency in the science curriculum possibly affect the knowledge and understanding of students on DRR. Preparedness drills and other forms of capacity building must be done to improve awareness of the student towards DRRM.
The study further recommends that teachers and instructor must also be capacitated in handling disaster as they are the prime movers in the implementation of the DRRM in education. Preparedness drills and other forms of capacity building must be done to improve awareness of the student towards DRRM. Core subjects in Earth Sciences must be reinforced with geologic hazards. Learning competencies must also be focused on hazard identification and mapping, and coping with different geologic disaster.
The 1857 war was a watershed moment in the history of the Indian subcontinent. The battle has sparked academic debate among historians and sociologists all around the world. Despite the fact that it has been more than 150 years, this battle continues to pique the interest of historians. The war's causes and events that occurred throughout the conflict, persons who backed the British and anti-British fighters, and the results and ramifications, are all aspects of this conflict. In terms of outcomes, many academics believe that the war was a failure for those who started it. It is often assumed that the Indians who battled the British in this conflict were unable to achieve their goals. Many gains accrued to Indians as a result of the conflict, but these achievements are overshadowed by the dispute over the war's failure. This research effort focuses on the war's achievements for India, and the significance of those achievements.
Haryana's Honour Killings: A Social and Legal Point of ViewDr. Amarjeet Singh
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Relationship between Financial Reporting Reforms and Performance of Selected County Governments in Kenya
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Relationship between Financial Reporting Reforms and Performance of
Selected County Governments in Kenya
Willy Kipngetich Rugutt1
, Dr. Isaac Naibei2
and Dr. Peter Kimutai Cheruiyot3
1
Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Kabianga, KENYA
2
Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Kabianga, KENYA
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Kabianga, KENYA
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Corresponding Author: wikirug@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed
spectacular transformations of public financial management
systems. Kenya transformed its financial reporting system
with a view of enhancing credibility of its financial reports.
The objective of the study was to examine the relationship
between financial reporting reforms and the performance of
selected County Governments in Kenya. The study was guided
by descriptive research design and the target population was
184 treasury staff from Bomet, Kericho, Nakuru and Narok
County Governments. Census sampling technique was
employed in selecting the respondents to the study. Data were
collected using semi-structured, self-administered
questionnaires. Data was analyzed using descriptive and
inferential statistics. The findings revealed that financial
reporting reforms showed statistically significant correlation
(r=0.673) with the performance of selected County
Governments in Kenya. It was recommended that adoption of
IPSAS in financial reporting should be strengthened to ensure
optimal performance of the county governments.
Keywords-- Public Financial Management Reforms,
Financial Reporting Reforms, Performance, Selected
County Government
I. INTRODUCTION
Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed
the spectacular transformation of public financial
management systems. A strong PFM system is an essential
aspect of the institutional framework for an effective
government. Effective delivery of public services is closely
linked with poverty reduction and growth, and countries
with strong, transparent, accountable PFM systems tend to
deliver services more effectively and equitably and regulate
markets more efficiently and fairly ( Lawson, 2013),
Public Financial Management (PFM) encompasses highly
complex, technical tasks and processes, including
macroeconomic forecasting, budget allocation, accounting
and auditing. The intricacy of such processes limits public
scrutiny and provides various opportunities for corruption.
The risk of corruption varies between and within the
different stages of the budgetary process. Although
corruption mainly manifests itself in forms that involve
illegal money transfers at the budget execution level, other
steps of the budget process may create opportunities for
corruption at other stages of the PFM process ( (Matthias &
Marie, 2014).
As observed by Gouhua (2014), a good
government accounting framework is considered a very
crucial tool in China. From a fiscal risk point of view,
Gouhua (2014) further stated that in the past decade,
government entities could borrow through informal
mechanisms which increased the likelihoods of financial
risks because of a deficiency of good government
accounting structures, but currently local governments can
secure loans using formal mechanisms such as issue of
bonds because of the strengthened financial accounting
systems. For this reason, China‟s State Council approved
the Accrual Government Comprehensive Financial
Reporting Reform Plan in 2014. As part of the plan‟s
implementation, the Ministry of Finance published a
package of accounting and financial reporting guidelines
including; Government Accounting Basic Standards,
Government Financial Reporting Regulations, and the
General Budget Accounting Regulations as part of the
reform instruments. The issuance of these documents marks
the start of a substantial transformation agenda that China is
making towards adopting PFM reforms.
The issues relating to fiscal decentralization and
public financial management are now at the focus of policy
reforms following the enactment of the Constitution of
Kenya (2010). The Public Financial Management Act 2012
which was enacted in the year 2012 sets out to promote
transparency and accountability in the management of
public finances at the National and County Government
levels. The Act details how resources will be shared in the
country between the National and County Governments and
also creates new institutions with a public financial mandate
such as the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) and
the Office of the Controller of Budget, amongst others, with
distinct functions aimed at enhancing efficiency within the
public sector. The requirement for reforms in the public
financial management sector in Kenya arose out of previous
challenges faced and gaps identified that lead to
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embezzlement of public funds, inequalities arising in
resource redistribution nationally and centralized systems of
governance with inadequate checks and balances. The PFM
reforms in Kenya were expected to make public financial
management more efficient, effective, participatory and
transparent resulting in improved accountability and better
service delivery to the citizens (Society for International
Development, 2012).
Some of the key reforms in Kenya include the
adoption of International Public Sector Accounting
Standards (IPSAS) and the establishment of the IPSAS
board. These reforms are expected to improve the financial
reporting practices in the National and County
Governments in line with the international financial
reporting best practices.
Statement of the Problem
The credibility of financial systems of any nation
is highly dependent on the way financial reports are
documented and published. With a view of achieving this
goal, the Kenya Government has undertaken a series of
transformations geared towards improving its fiscal
accountability. The enactment of the Constitution of Kenya
(2010) which brought about changes in the system of
governance has necessitated the reforms in government
accounting framework.
In spite of the milestones achieved in executing the
financial reporting reforms in Kenya so far, the
performance of County Governments is still under negative
criticism. This is due to poor execution of the laid down
regulations governing financial reporting as evidenced by
the report issued by the Controller of Budget in the year
2017/2018 which demonstrated various anomalies facing
the County Governments. It is on this basis that research
was conducted on the relationship between financial
reporting reforms and the performance of selected County
Governments in Kenya.
II. LITERATURE REVIEW
Financial Reporting Reforms
In the new global economy, financial reporting
frameworks have become a central issue for both the
private and public entities and they have been the object of
research since the 1930s. Streamlining the accounting
system in accordance with “world‟s best practices” will
result in consistency and transparency in the financial
management of the country, ensure good governance, boost
the confidence of investor, and contribute to strengthening
the economy (Miraj & Wang , 2018).
According to Jesus and Eirado (2012) embracing
of accountability concept in an organization is vital since it
requires public management to be transparent and
informative and managers to be accountable for both the
results obtained and the resources they used. They
maintained that public sector financial reporting assumes a
specific role as it signifies the main tool for recording and
reporting management‟s activities thereof providing the
information. Therefore, public financial reporting system
contributes significantly to the realization of public
financial management objectives on internal and external
reporting.
Reforms in financial reporting systems are relevant
to the usefulness of public financial reporting reforms. The
public sector accounting can be described as a system
which gathers, records, classifies and summarizes as reports
the financial events existing in the public sector and as
required by accountability and financial transparency
provides information to information users associated to
public institutions. The public sector comprises of
governments and all publicly controlled or publicly funded
agencies, enterprise, and other entities that deliver public
programs, good, or services.
According to the National Treasury (2016),
financial reporting is defined as an act of recording
financial operations of an entity during budget
implementation period and reporting them so as to make the
public institutions accountable to budget implementation
results. The PFM Act (2012), clearly outlines the
procedures and obligations governing accounting and
reporting in public institutions.
International Accounting Standard Board (IASB),
states that the objectives of financial reporting are;
“to provide information about the financial position,
performance and changes in financial position of an
enterprise that is useful to a wide range of users in making
economic decisions.”
Financial reporting involves the provision of
financial information to the various stakeholders about the
financial performance and position of the organization over
a specified period of time. These stakeholders include –
investors, creditors, public, debt providers, governments
and government agencies. Financial Reporting is usually
considered as the end product of financial accounting.
Accounting and reporting look at whether accurate and
reliable records are maintained and information is produced
and disseminated at appropriate times to aid decision-
making, management, and reporting (KIPPRA, 2018).
Financial reporting is a comprehensive accounting
framework that involves recording of financial transactions
and production of financial statements. Kenya adopted
International Accounting Standards (IAS) in 2000 through
the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(ICPAK). These standards were, however, largely used by
the private sector. The Public Sector relied largely on
accounting principles which were not standardized across
the sector. In 2008, the then Minister of Local Government
issued a directive that all Local Authorities to adopt
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
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However, there was no clear mechanism to implement the
same.
Some public sector entities adopted IFRS while
others summarized the Government Chart of Accounts.
This non-uniformity made it difficult for the Auditor
General to audit public sector entities as it was not clear
what constituted annual financial statements. This
necessitated the harmonization of reporting in the public
sector.
The Public Sector Accounting Standards Board
(PSASB) was established as part of PFM reforms in Kenya
following the promulgation of the new Constitution in 2010
and the subsequent enactment of the Public Finance
Management (PFM) Act in 2012. The board has adopted
international public-sector accounting standards (IPSAS) as
the basis for public sector accounting. In general, IPSAS
provides for two alternative bases of accounting: the accrual
and the cash basis. PSASB adopted the cash basis for
National Government and counties; hence all County
Governments are expected to adhere to this requirement.
SAGAS use IPSAS whereas some commercial entities use
IFRS. The major aims of International Public Sector
Accounting Standards (IPSAS) are the international
accounting harmonization and comparability of financial
statements, as well as the improvement of the reliability and
transparency of accounting information. Based on accrual
accounting principles, these standards are expected to assist
the countries that adopt this use to modernize their existing
accounting systems. The renewed interest to create such an
accounting framework was as a result of the need to
strengthen the fiscal and accounting discipline and exercise
a greater control of public accounts (National Treasury,
2015).
According to FASB (2018) the Conceptual
Accounting Framework outlines the following functions of
the financial accounting statements and reports: The
financial statements of an organization are very useful in
providing information to management of and is used for the
purpose of planning, analysis, benchmarking and decision
making. Planning entails setting the strategic goals and
objectives to be accomplished within a particular period of
time. The information provided must first be subjected to
proper scrutiny before being used for decision-making.
Besides that, the information is also used for benchmarking
against other the performance of other comparable entities.
Financial reports and statements also provide information to
investors, debt providers and creditors which is used to
enable them to make rational and prudent decisions
regarding investment opportunities, to determine the credit-
worthiness of the organization and other aspects of the
concerned entity.
Financial reporting seeks to provide information
about the economic resources of an organization, claims to
those resources (liabilities and owner‟s equity) and how
these resources and claims have undergone change over a
period of time. Accounting reports further provide
information as to how an organization is procuring goods
and services and using the various resources to increase the
shareholders‟ value. Providing information to various
stakeholders regarding performance management of an
organization as to how diligently and ethically they are
discharging their fiduciary duties and responsibilities. The
reports further provide useful information to the statutory
auditors which in turn facilitate audit process. It also helps
in enhancing social welfare by looking into the interest of
employees, trade unions and Government (FASB, 2018).
There are numerous reforms under financial
reporting reforms theme; however, priority areas include
the adoption of International Public Sector Accounting
Standards (IPSAS) and the introduction of Standard Chart
of Accounts (SCOA). PFM Act section 166, 2012 requires
County Governments to prepare quarterly financial reports
and deliver copies to the National Treasury, CoB and CRA
while County‟ treasury circular requires preparation of
reports of performance of the whole budget during the
execution stage.
The Public Sector Accounting Standards Board
(PSASB) was established as part of PFM reforms in Kenya
following the promulgation of the new Constitution in 2010
and the subsequent enactment of the Public Finance
Management (PFM) Act in 2012. The board has adopted
international public-sector accounting standards (IPSAS) as
the basis for public sector accounting. In general, IPSAS
provides for two alternative bases of accounting: the accrual
and cash basis. PSASB adopted the cash basis IPSAS,
hence all County Governments are expected to adhere to
this requirement (National Treasury, 2015).
III. EMPIRICAL REVIEW
The financial and sovereign debt crises
underscored the necessity for improved financial reporting
by governments globally, and the requirement for
enhancements in the management of public sector funds.
The continuing outcome of these crises has strengthened
these needs and has amplified the pressure on governments
and public sector organizations to better manage public
resources (AU, 2018).
The joint meeting noted that globally, most
governments and institutions have been at the front
advocating for the adoption and implementation of IPSAS
accrual accounting practices. It has been established that a
robust and transparent financial reporting has the potential
to improve public sector decision making and make
governments more accountable to their citizens. The
discussion further emphasized that the International Public
Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) plays a
substantial part by developing International Public Sector
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Accounting Standards (IPSAS) which is pivotal in the
establishment of a strong public financial management
system thus improving the value and credibility of the
financial reporting in the public sector. Based on the
outcome of the meeting, African Union effectively adopted
and implemented the accrual-based IPSAS in 2014. The
implementation of IPSAS has accrued some fundamental
benefits for the African Union including, alignment of the
financial reports with the international best practices,
effective and efficient transparency and accountability that
promote good corporate governance and finally it facilitates
the comparability of financial statements. The end product
of all these, is the improvement in performance Institutions
towards their stakeholders (AU, 2018).
The cash basis IPSAS has been adopted and
implemented by many governments including Kenya as a
transitional step towards accrual based IPSAS. The Cash
basis accounting has been the mainstream accounting and
financial information system in the public sector for a long
time globally. Although cash accounting has its merits,
accrual accounting was introduced to improve the financial
information system of public sector entities (Christiaens,
2010).
According to International Federation of
Accountants (2008) cash basis of accounting is „an
approach of accounting that recognizes transactions and
other events only when cash is received or paid‟. It
measures financial outcome for a period as the difference
between cash receipts and cash payments. Cash flow
statements and cash balances are the generally maintained
under this system (IFAC, 2008). A modified cash
accounting system recognizes transactions and other events
on a cash basis during the year, but it also takes into
account additional disclosures such as liabilities (pending
bills) and fixed assets registers to aid the governments to
gradually migrate to accrual based IPSAS. A modified
accrual accounting system recognizes transactions and other
events on an accrual basis, but certain types of assets or
liabilities are not recognized. A typical example is the
recording of all non-financial assets at the time of purchase.
An accrual basis of accounting is „a basis of accounting
under which transactions and other events are recognized
when they occur (and not only when cash or its equivalent
is received or paid). Therefore, the transactions and events
are recorded in the accounting records and recognized in
the financial statements of the periods to which they relate
(IFAC, 2008).
Christiaens (2010) undertook a study to examine
the impact of IPSAS on transformation of governmental
financial information systems in the European
Governments. The research analyzed the adoption of IPSAS
accrual accounting and how the extent of adoption of levels.
The findings of the study showed the diversity in the
adoption process of IPSAS and accrual accounting. It
indicated that some governments still use cash-based
accounting and only few apply IPSAS. The majority of
public sector institutions apply accrual accounting
disregarding IPSAS. The adoption accrual accounting was
necessitated by urge to enhance transparency and
efficiency. The fact that the IPSAS are unique and offer
specific know-how is the main argument for making use of
them. However, the results further pointed out that many
jurisdictions do not adopt IPSAS because they transfer their
own local business accounting rules. The study focused on
IPSAS as a single component of financial reporting whereas
the present study will concentrate on other components of
public financial management reforms.
Bellanca and Vandernoot (2014) carried out a
study to analyze the implementation level of International
Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in the
member states of the European Union (EU). The study
classified the states based on their formal implementation
levels of IPSAS. It further analyzed the types of accounting
bases used by the states under study. The findings of the
study indicated that significant disparities among the
member states, both for the application of IPSAS and for
the type of accounting that is used. The report further
showed that even if IPSAS is not legally adopted in most
European member states, there is a tendency to use modern
accounting systems based on accrual accounting close to
IPSAS. The study concentrated in European Union member
states while the present study will focus on adoption of
IPSAS in developing countries specifically in Kenya.
Nkwagu (2016) conducted a study to determine
the effect of IPSASs on accountability of Nigeria public
sector with emphasis on its relationship with the
management of public funds, effective budget
implementation, and checking of cases of corruption among
public officers in the South Eastern states of Nigeria. The
findings of the study showed that IPSASs adoption
improves accountability in the Nigerian public sector as the
standards pave way for improved management of public
funds. It further displays that application of IPSASs lead to
effective budget implementation and checks possible cases
of frauds in the Nigerian public sector. The study concluded
that the economy of Nigeria would be better off if full
implementation and sustenance of IPSASs is made in the
country, having perceived IPSASs as the agents of the
desired transformation in Nigeria. The study further,
recommends that Nigerian government ought to offer the
necessary necessities for full execution and sustenance of
IPSASs in the public sector, if it is actually sincere and
serious about attacking corruption in the country and at the
same time prepare financial statements that can be
comparable anywhere in the world. The study used
comparative analysis whereas the present study will utilize
descriptive analysis.
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Christiaens et al. (2014) sought to establish the
extent IPSAS accrual accounting is adopted in centered
/local governments globally and they further examined
which factors affect the differing level of their adoption.
The study revealed that there was a gradual adoption of
IPSAS accrual accounting although there was some level of
reluctance especially in central governments.
According to OECD (2016), study on a
comparative analysis of public procurement system in the
three East African County Governments concluded that
these countries have undertaken various initiatives to make
public procurement systems more effective/efficient and
transparent in line with international procurement best
practices. The study further called for an urgent need for
strengthening institutions involved in public procurement
especially in technical and human resources capacity areas.
Legenkovas (2016) conducted a study determine the impact
of International Public Sector Accounting Standard
(IPSAS) on reliability, credibility and integrity of financial
reporting in State Government administration in Russia.
The outcome of the study pointed out that the adoption of
the program for Federal Accounting Standards development
and subsequent formulation of the standards would
facilitate the transition of domestic accounting to a better
level.
Ijeoma (2014) carried out a research study to
ascertain the impact of International Public Sector
Accounting Standards (IPSAS) on reliability, credibility
and integrity of financial reporting in State Government
administration in Nigeria. The results of the study showed
that implementation of IPSAS will improve the reliability,
credibility and integrity of financial reporting in State
Government administration in Nigeria. It was also noted
that implementation of IPSAS based standards can facilitate
efficient internal controls and result based financial
management in the public sector of Nigeria. Equally, it was
found that implementation of IPSAS can enhance Federal
Government‟s capacity to significantly deliver services
more effectively and efficiently. The study used content
analysis in presentation of the findings while the present
study will use frequency distribution Tables, pie charts and
bar graphs in presentation of the findings.
Ocansey (2014) conducted comparative study on
the adoption and implementation of international financial
reporting standards in Ghana and Nigeria. It was found that
Ghana and Nigeria began the adoption process in 2005 and
2010 respectively. It was found out that, the national
standards of Ghana and Nigeria were closely related and
had both were deficient of certain standards and disclosure
requirements. In addition, it was disclosed that the IFRS‟
adoption and implementation required a new set of skills
and expertise. The study recommended that, both Ghana
and Nigeria should work on skills and expertise gap
through training and development and to ensure that these
standards are included in the academic and professional
curricula. Moreover, regulatory bodies should monitor and
enforce these standards but where local content is needed,
convergence should be the solutions. The study used
comparative analysis IPSAS implementation in Ghana and
Nigeria whereas the present study will utilize correlation
design.
Bukenya (2014) executed a study to establish the
relationship between the quality of accounting information
and financial performance of the public sector in Uganda.
The study adopted a blend of cross-sectional and correlation
research designs and used stratified random sampling the
findings of the study demonstrated that relevance,
reliability, understandability, accuracy and timeliness were
true measures of the quality of accounting information
through factor analysis. Further it was discovered that a
significant positive relationship existed between the
financial performance and the financial information quality.
The study recommends that it was desirable for public
sector entities to employ highly skilled professionals who
adhere to reporting requirements of the legal and regulatory
framework. The study was done in Uganda which operates
under centralized form of governance while the present
study was done in Kenya which operates under devolved
system.
Aleg (2016) carried out a study on the challenges
facing the adoption and implementation of IPSAS by the
United Nations Agencies in Nairobi. The findings of the
study are that technological, organizational, financial and
perceived usefulness challenges significantly affected the
IPSAS adoption by UN agencies. The study used secondary
data in its analysis. However, the present study will utilize
primary data in its analysis.
Alijarde and Julve (2014) carried out a study to
analyze the differences in practice between the results
disclosed in financial and budgetary statements under both
bases of accounting so as to identify the extent accrual
accounting has been implemented and to verify whether
budgetary and accrual based financial figures are
significantly different. The results indicated that that there
is a correlation between the current budgetary results and
the economic results and, therefore, the practice of accrual
principle had not been implemented effectively.
Atuilik (2013) investigated the relationship
between the adoption of IPSAS and perceived levels of
corruption in developing and developed economies. The
findings of the study conclude that levels of perceptions of
corruption for developed countries that have implemented
IPSAS do not differ greatly with the levels of perceived
corruption for developed countries that have not
implemented IPSAS; however, perceptions of corruption
differ significantly between developing countries that have
adopted IPSAS and developing countries that have not
adopted IPSAS. The report recommended the adoption of
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IPSAS by the governments of developed countries so as to
upscale their ratings on the perceptions of corruption. The
dependent variable for the study was corruption while the
present study will use performance as the dependent
variable.
Nderitu (2018) in his study focusing on the effect
of public sector accounting standards on financial reporting
of County Governments in the central region of Kenya.
Found out that the financial reporting standardization has
greatly enhanced budget information reporting in the public
sector in Kenya. The study further concluded that IPSAS
has improved financial reporting among the devolved units
in Kenya. The study used survey research design in its
methodology while the present study will use correlation
research design.
Okungu (2015) focused his research study on the
impact of IPSAS implementation on the financial reporting
in the public sector in Kenya. The study used probability
sampling technique in determining its sample while the
present study used purposive sampling. The outcome of the
study shows that adoption of IPSAS greatly enhances
accountability and comparability of financial statements
and in addition boosts the reliability of the accounting
information to the end users for decision making. The
financial reporting reforms were evaluated based on
adoption of IPSAS, maintenance of proper books of
accounts, adequacy and timely preparation and submission
of consolidated financial statements, operationalization of
treasury single account and funds transfer from the
exchequer to the County.
IV. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study utilized descriptive research design to
establish the relationship between financial reporting
reforms and performance of selected County Governments.
The study was undertaken in four selected County
Governments in Kenya, namely: Bomet, Kericho, Nakuru,
and Narok.
The target population of the study comprised of all
the 184 treasury staff of all the four County Governments in
Kenya which were selected using stratified sampling
technique. Census sampling technique was used in selecting
the respondents to the study. Questionnaire was used as the
main data collection instrument. The study employed
content validity in determining the validity of the
questionnaire. The pilot study was undertaken in Nandi
County using a sample of 36 respondents from relevant
departments. The results of the pilot was as shown in Table
1.
Table 1
Pilot testing and rating of Cronbach’s Alpha scores
Variable Respondents Cronbach‟s Alpha Interpretation
Financial reporting reforms 36 0.886 Good
Note: significance level at 95% (2-tailed), N=36.
Source: Researcher (2019)
Corbin (2014) indicated that Cronbach‟s value of
0.7 and above is reliable and which include excellent, good
and acceptable scores are indicators of good data collection
instrument. The instrument was therefore confirmed to be
reliable enough to collect the desired data.
Data were analyzed using descriptive data analysis
techniques such as frequency distribution tables, mean, and
mode. In quantitative analysis, data was statistically
analyzed so that the meaning was inferred. Quantitative
data was analyzed using inferential statistics such as
correlation analysis, regression analysis and ANOVA test
analysis.
V. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive statistics was carried out on financial
reporting reforms and the findings were as presented in
Table 2.
Relationship between Financial Reporting Reforms and
Performance of County Governments
The respondents were asked give their views on
various indicators of financial reporting reforms and the
performance and the outcomes were as shown in Table 2.
The findings of the study revealed that there is adoption of
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
in financial accounting and reporting practices in the
County as strongly agreed by 33.0 percent of the
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respondents with a mean of 3.8205 and a standard deviation
of 1.29625.
Less than half (30.9 percent) of the respondents
strongly agreed that there is preparation of consolidated
financial statements in the County representing a mean of
3.6361 and a standard deviation of 1.19985. The findings
indicated that 31.8 percent of the respondents strongly
agree that there is operationalization of Treasury Single
Account in the County with a mean of 3.6867 and a
standard deviation of 1.19421.
The respondents were further asked whether there
is generation of quality financial reports by the County and
the results showed that 40.0 percent of the respondents
agreed that there were generation of quality reports with a
mean of 3.6065 and a standard deviation of 1.23018. The
adoption of International Public Sector Accounting
Standards (IPSAS) affects the financial accounting and
reporting practices in the County as agreed by 36.1 percent
of the respondents with a mean of 3.7489 and standard
deviation of 1.35429.
Majority of the respondents at 40.3 percent agreed
that preparation of consolidated financial statements affects
the performance of County Governments with a mean of
3.5932 and a standard deviation of 1.26598. The financial
reporting reforms affect the performance of County
Governments as agreed by 42.1 percent of the respondents
with a mean of 3.8731 and standard deviation of 1.10134.
Table 2
Descriptive Statistics on Financial Reporting Reforms and Performance
Statement Percentages Mean Std.
Deviation
5 4 3 2 1
There is adoption of International Public
Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in
financial accounting and reporting practices
in the County
33.0 22.6 8.7 12.7 13.0
3.8205 1.29625
There is preparation of consolidated
financial statements in the County
30.9 33.7 11.0 9.8 15.1
3.6361 1.19985
There is operationalization of Treasury
Single Account in the County
31.8 44.0 7.6 6.0 10.6
3.6867 1.19421
There is generation of quality financial
reports by the County
27.8 40.0 8.1 12.1 12.5
3.6065 1.23018
The adoption of International Public Sector
Accounting Standards (IPSAS) affects the
financial accounting and reporting practices
in the County
30.7 36.1 8.7 9.6 15.0
3.7489 1.35429
Preparation of consolidated financial
statements affects the performance of
County Governments
25.5 40.3 9.7 11.1 13.5
3.5932 1.26598
Operationalization of Treasury Single
Account affects the management of cash
flow in the County
34.7 30.4 12.5 14.0 8.5
3.7497 1.03925
Generation of quality financial reports has
affected the performance of County
Governments
30.7 33.0 6.5 16.5 13.3
3.6781 1.33817
The financial reporting reforms have a
statistically significant relationship with the
performance of County
26.4 42.1 9.9 8.0 13.6
3.8731 1.10134
Source: Researcher (2019)
Correlations Analysis
The outcome of the study shows that there is
positive correlation between financial reporting reforms and
the performance of selected County Governments in Kenya,
r (171) =0.673, p-value <0.05. Table 3 shows the summary
of correlation results. The objective was to establish the
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relationship between the financial reporting reforms and the performance of County.
Table 3
Correlation Results
Financial reporting reforms
Financial reporting reforms
Pearson Correlation 1 .673**
Sig. (2-tailed) .000
N 171 171
**. Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed).
Source: Researcher (2019)
Regression Results
Table 4 shows summary results of regression
analysis for the five independent variables of the study. The
co-efficient of determination, R2
for the financial reporting
reforms was 0.709 meaning that 70.9 % of performance of
selected County Governments in Kenya can be explained
by financial reporting reforms with 29.1% being described
by other reforms outside the variable. The findings dispute
with hypothesis that the financial reporting reforms have no
significant relationship with the performance of selected
County Governments in Kenya.
Table 4
Model Summary on Independent Variables and Dependent Variable
Model R R2
Adjusted
R2
Std. Error
of the Estimate
P-Values
Financial reporting reforms .673a
.452 .451 .75496
.000
N=171
Predictors: (Independent variables)
Source: Researcher (2019)
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Table 5 indicates the summary results for the
analysis of variance (ANOVA). The findings for provided a
p-value of 0.000<0.05 and F-statistic of 415.522. This
indicated that the relationship between financial reporting
and the performance of selected County Governments in
Kenya was significant at 95% confident level. Therefore,
the financial reporting significantly increases the County
Governments.
Table 5
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Model Sum of Squares df Mean
Square
F Sig.
Financial
Reporting reforms
Regression 236.834 1 236.834 415.522 .000b
Residual 96.324 169 .570
a. Dependent variable: Performance of County Governments
b. Predictors: (Constant), Independent variables
Source: Researcher (2019)
The model for the financial reporting reforms gave
ANOVA regression sum squares of 236.834 and residual
sum square of 96.324. The mean square for regression is
236.834 and a residual mean of 0.570. The results indicated
that the overall model was statistically significant. The
results further imply that the independent variables are good
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predictors of the dependent variable which was supported
by an F-statistics value of 415.522 with a p– value of 0.000
which was less than the conventional probability of 0.05
significance level.
VI. SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS
The objective of the study was to determine the
relationship between financial reporting reforms and the
performance of selected County Governments in Kenya.
The study hypothesized that financial reporting reforms
have no significant relationship with the performance of
selected County Governments in Kenya. The study found
out that 67.3 % of the performance of selected County
Governments in Kenya can be explained by financial
reporting reforms with 32.7% being defined by other
reforms outside the variable. This shows that financial
reporting reforms are statistically significant in determining
the performance of County.
VII. CONCLUSION
The findings on financial reporting reforms
indicated a statistically significant relationship with the
performance of selected County Governments in Kenya
with the adoption of IPSAS, preparation of financial
statements and generation of quality financial reports
contributing to this relationship.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First and foremost, I must take this opportunity to
thank the Almighty God for the gift of life and the
protection He has accorded me without which everything
would not have been possible.
Secondly, I am particularly indebted to my
supervisors; Dr Isaac Kiprotich Naibei and Dr. Peter
Kimutai Cheruiyot for providing the necessary technical
guidance and support towards the attainment of my career
goals. Their brilliant contributions, direction, mentorship,
insightful as well as meticulous comments and constant
feedback have been so vital to me without which this noble
achievement would not have been realized. Indeed, I must
say a big thank you!
Thirdly, I must appreciate each of the members of
the Board of Graduate Studies of the University of
Kabianga for their concrete and insightful comments,
suggestions and advices that have really provided me
with an eclectic personal and professional guidance.
Fourthly, I am extremely grateful to my research
assistant; Mr. Kennedy Koech for his technical support in
typesetting, formatting and editing of this text.
I equally wish to extend my sincere gratitude to all
my faculty members for their relentless encouragement and
support towards the realization of this goal.
Similarly, special thanks go to the Management of
the University of Kabianga for giving me an opportunity to
advance my career through research by providing access to
academic resources besides creating an enabling
environment for the realization of the same.
I also want to express my greatest
acknowledgement to the National Commission for Science,
Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), the selected
County Governments‟ administration, the research
respondents and other relevant authorities who in one way
or another contributed to the success of this study.
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
CIDP County Integrated Development Plan
CoK Constitution of Kenya
CRA Commission on Revenue Allocations
IFAC International Federation of Accountants
IPSAS International Public Sector Accounting
Standards
OECD Organization for Economic Co-operation
and Development
PFM Public Financial Management