ABSTRACT
The aims and objective of this research work is to evaluate the extend of internal control system in the Jigawa State Treasury Headquarters. The researcher looked at the historical background of the state treasury head quarters, the structure of internal control systems and how it affects the public sectors of the economy. The purpose and objective of the study were instated, in order to achieve this objective, the study attempt to establish the following research question; What are central systems in Jigawa State Treasury Headquarters; Has the internal control system in the Treasury Headquarters, Jigawa state consistently and effectively contributed to the efficiency of the organization; Does these internal control systems cover areas of accounts and non-accounting; These ways used in data collection for this research work are personal interviews, observation technique and the use of records. The sampling procedures employed in coming up population are random sampling and quarterly sampling. The researcher discovered that the internal control system consistently and effectively contributed towards the achievement of the organization objectives.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Title page
i
Approval page ii
Certification
iii
Dedication
v
Table of contents
vi
List of Tables figures, Diagrams, or charts vii
Abstract
viii
CHAPTER ONE
1.0: INTRODUTION
1. 1 Background of the study 1
1. 2 Statement of the problem 1
1. 3 Aims and objective of the study 2
1. 4 Research questions 3
1. 5 Significance of the study 3
1. 6 Scope of the study 4
1. 7 Definitions of the Terms 4
CHAPTER TWO:
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 6
2. 1 Definition of internal control 7
2. 2 Nature of Internal control 7
2. 3 The Financial Control and of 1988 civil Service Reform 10
2.4 The Treasury Headquarter 18
2. 5 Internal Control in Jigawa State 19
2. 6 Jigawa State
Audit Department 20
2. 7 Internal Audit at
Treasury Headquarter 22
2. 8 Local Government Internal Control 23
CHAPTER THREE
3. 0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 25
3. 1 Research Design 25
3. 2 Population of the study 25
3. 3 Sample Size and Sample Techniques 26
3. 4 Methods of Data Collection 26
3.5 Method Used in Analyzing the Data Collected 28
CHAPTER FOUR
4. 0 Data
Presentation and Analysis 29
4. 1 Analysis of Questionnaire Administered 29
4. 2 Test of Hypothesis 39
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, conclusion and Recommendation 40
5. 1 Summary 40
5. 2 Conclusion
41
5. 3 Recommendation 42
REFERENCE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The success of any organization depends largely on the laid down rules
and procedure which its policies are executed, although the policies executed
will impact in the human resources management and a sound internal control
system dictates the over roll performance of management.
It is described as not only internal
audit and internal control system but one that comprise the whole plan of an
organization. Methods and measures that are introduces within the organization
to ensure as orderliness, safeguard the asset, ensure as per as possible the
accuracy and the reliabilities of its accounting records, promote efficiency of
its operation and encourage the adherence of stipulated managerial policies.
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The
activities of internal control system are gaining wider popularity in both the
public and private sector of the economy.
In public sector particularly the role
of the internal audit has not been fully understood it is generally assumed
that its role is to detect frauds or errors. This misconception in the actual
sense is not embraces other aspect of internal control, which include reviewing
and appraising accounting and financial records of an organization, system of
internal check and control and the verification of asset and liabilities. One
of the major problems against the auditing in Jigawa state are lack of
implementation and execution of audit and lack of professional personnel in the
treasury headquarter.
1.
What
are role of internal auditor in the state treasury.
2.
What
are duties of internal auditors.
1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
The aims and objective of this study
is to evaluate the internal control system in a public sector. And the specific
objectives are to;
a.
highlight the significance of internal in government.
b.
To examine the study will enable us to know and understand what it meant
by the term internal control system.
c. To find
out this research will help in discovering the contribution of internal control
system in furthering of the various objectives of the government ministries,
department and agencies.
To ascertain looking of the system of
internal control in the audit department, treasury headquarters, Jigawa so as to enable the
research necessary.
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
This research work intended to
assemble the available information from the treasury headquarter, Jigawa state aimed at evaluating the of
internal control system in the public sector of the economy. In order to
achieve this objective of the study will to establish the following research question.
1.
What are the control systems in Jigawa state Treasury headquarter.
2.
Does this control system cover areas of accounting and non accounting nature?
3. Has the internal control system
consistently and effectively contributed to the control system in Jigawa state
treasury headquarters?
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
They research work will have the
following significance to the future researches in the discipline, these are;
a.
It
will disclose various form of internal control system operation.
b.
It
will boost the knowledge of researches in internal control system.
c.
The
research work is significant as it attempts to the identify the numerous
function of internal control system in Jigawa state treasury audit department.
d.
It
is also hoped that the study will increase the body of knowledge in related areas
of the study currently in existence.
1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The scope of
this research work is limited to the Jigawa State Treasury Department as the area of
study in order to find out the system of Internal control and it is contribution in
government activities.
1.7. DEFINITION OF THE
TERMS
1. Auditing: is also define as a process carry out by
an appointed qualified person or body, where by the
record and financial statement of an entity are subjected to dependent examination in such
detail as will enable the auditor form an opinion as to their truth and
fairness.
2. Internal Audit: This can be defining as an independent
appraisal activity within an organization for the review of operation as
service to management.
3. Internal Control:
Internal control is a whole system of
control financial and otherwise, establish
by the management in order to carry on business of enterprises in an
orderly and efficiently manner, ensure adherence to management `s policies,
safeguards the asset and secure as far as possible the completeness an accuracy
of the records.
4. Treasury:
This section office under the office of the accountant general, responsible for
the public funds account for it and also arranged for the disbursement.
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