LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSPECTORATE DIVISION AND THE PROBLEM OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN KATSINA STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSPECTORATE DIVISION AND THE PROBLEM OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN KATSINA STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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2015-05
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AHMAD, Lawal Safana
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This study on local government Inspectorate Division and the problems of accountability in Katsina state local governments examined the relationship between the Inspectorate Division of the Ministry of Local Governments and its oversight role on Local Governments in Katsina State. The study adopted the use of descriptive survey design. Twenty one out of the 34 local government areas constituted the population of the study. From these local governments; key officers of the local governments such as Local Government Treasurers, Local Government Inspectors, Zonal Inspectors, Budget Officers and a Director from the Ministry of Local Government Inspection whose duties have bearing with financial management of the local governments were interviewed. Accordingly, the interview schedule was complemented with group discussions and available records in the Ministry of Local Government and periodicals. The data collected were collated and analyzed and on the basis of the analysis, the study established that the Inspectorate Division of the Ministry of local government is living up to its expectation in carrying out its constitutional oversight functions on local governments in Katsina state. Furthermore, the study established that a cordial relationship exists between the Inspectorate Division of the Ministry of Local government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Katsina state with the 21 Local Government Areas in the state. In conclusion, the study established that in order to improve on the existing level of cooperation, additional leverage be given to the inspectorate division to guide local governments in their financial management functions
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF A MASTER DEGREE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT,, INSPECTORATE DIVISION,, PROBLEM,, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY,, KATSINA STATE,, LOCAL GOVERNMENT,