ABSTRACT
This study was designed to assess the impact of internal control on effective administration of Local Government Council. Internal control is a major for enhancing the performance in any organization, be it private or public. Internal control plays a very important role by seeking and ensuring the detection and prevention of frauds, determined the contribution and impact of internal auditor in the administration of local government. In other to achieve this task effectively, the study drew sample of twenty respondents from Ikono Local Government Council using the Taro Yamane formular. Moreso, sources of information came from textbooks and journals, research questions were formulated and tested using simple frequency tables that involved percentages. Findings revealed that internal control provides information that help in achieving organization goals by protecting, assets against waste and inefficiency. It also ensure accuracy and reliability in accounting and operation data. Recommendations were that sound internal control should be in existence in Ikono Local Government Council. This will help in providing information for achieving the desired goal of the establishment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Introduction
- Background of the Study
- Statement of the Problem
- Objective of the Study
- Research Questions
- Significant of the Study
- Scope and Limitation of the Study
- Organization of the Study
- Definition of Terms
End Notes
Chapter Two: Review of Review Literature
- Introduction
- Meaning and Concept of Internal Control
- Classification of Internal Control
- Function of Internal Audit Department
- Types of Control Activities of Internal Control
- Ways of Achieving Internal Control
- Forces Promoting Internal Control in the Organization
- Local Government Administration Finance
- Impact of Internal Audit through Internal Control in the Local Government Council
- Effect of Internal Auditing on Local Government Administration
- Problems and Prospect of Internal Auditing on Local Government Administration
- Characteristics of Internal Control
- Differences Between Internal Control and External Audit
End Notes
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
- Introduction
- Research Questions Re-statement
- Area of the Study
- Population of the Study
- Sample and Sampling Techniques
- Instrument/Method of Data Collection
- Data Analysis Techniques
Chapter Four: Data Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation
- Introduction
- Data Presentation
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter Five: Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation
- Introduction
- Findings
- Conclusions
- Recommendations
References
Appendix