Contribution of computerized internal control system to the public sector financial management: A case of Dodoma city

Juvenary, Justine

dc.creator	Juvenary, Justine
dc.date	2020-01-06T11:23:08Z
dc.date	2020-01-06T11:23:08Z
dc.date	2019
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-20T14:40:05Z
dc.date.available	2022-10-20T14:40:05Z
dc.identifier	Juvenary, J. (2019). Contribution of computerized internal control system to the public sector financial management: A case of Dodoma city (Dissertation) The University of Dodoma, Dodoma.
dc.identifier	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/1886
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/1886
dc.description	Dissertation (MSc Accounting and Finance)
dc.description	This study focused on the contribution of computerized internal control systems to the public sector financial management in Dodoma City. The general objective of the study was to assess the contribution of computerized internal control systems in the public sector financial management. The study employed a case study design, which provided opportunity to deeply study on the individual case of Dodoma City Council. Data were collected through questionnaire and interviews. The sample size of the study was 72 informants. The research findings showed that computerized internal control system in the integrity ethical value depict acceptable business practices, conflicts of interest, and codes of conduct. On top of that, the management lacked fairness in the matters associated with employees and relevant groups with interest to the Dodoma City Council. In addition to that, the management is responsible to determining the appropriate computerized internal control system which is appropriate for financial management through employees in terms of skills and knowledge needed in hiring process. Furthermore, the performance evaluation of employee is used to adequately handle computerized internal control system. But, the management in Dodoma City Council lacked appropriate commitment in the operation of financial management. Also, the management lacked appropriate feedback regarding the operation of the system. The findings also showed that the effect of internal control activities on financial management is due to the fact that Dodoma City Council lacks effective policy to control information and communication. Similarly, the council does not effectively utilize the information on the suggestion box to improve the internal control system. Lastly, the study realized that there is a relationship between the computerized internal control system and financial management. There is an inverse relationship between computerized internal control and financial management of Dodoma City Council.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	The University of Dodoma
dc.subject	Computerized system
dc.subject	Internal control
dc.subject	Public sector
dc.subject	Financial management
dc.subject	Control system
dc.subject	Performance evaluation
dc.subject	City Council
dc.subject	Control system
dc.subject	Dodoma
dc.subject	Financial policy
dc.title	Contribution of computerized internal control system to the public sector financial management: A case of Dodoma city
dc.type	Dissertation