The role of internal control systems on human resource performance in local government :

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2012-09
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Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management
Abstract
The study was about the role of internal control systems and human resource performance in local government with the objectives to; determine whether surprise checks are done in Oyam District Local Government, whether monitoring and evaluation are conducted in Local Government, determine the segregation of duties in Local Government and to find out the relationship between internal control systems and the performance of human resource the case of Oyam District Local Government. The study was on both descriptive and analytical study design and a simple random technique was used to select a sample size of 32 respondents from a sample population of 44 and the data was collected by use of questionnaires and observations with the questionnaires being filled by the human resource. Data was presented using tables, bar graphs and pie-charts. Duties are well segregated with different employees initiating, approving and authorizing transactions. Human resource maintain up to date records keeping and efficient and effective service delivery which can be enhanced further through training programmes and motivation incentives though there is poor keeping of office time. Therefore there is a strong relationship between the internal control system and human resource performance as discussed. Recommendations were; local government to introduce staff attendance register book to track employees’ arrival and departure time, human resource be provided with training and motivation
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Research report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelor Degree of Business Administration of Kampala International University.
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internal control, human resource, Performance, Oyam district
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