Assessment Of The Effectiveness Of Internal Audit System On Service Delivery In Local Government Authorities In Uganda: A case Study of Hoima District Local Government
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2018-08
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in business administration
Abstract
Performance requires appropriate internal audit practices to enhance efficiency. For
the purpose of this study the researcher sought to determine the effectiveness of
internal audit practices on performance of local governments in Uganda; a case study
of Hoima district local government. Internal audit was looked at from the perspective
of internal audit practices, internal controls and monitoring, risk management. The
researcher administered a survey questionnaire to each member of the target
population since it was the most appropriate tool to gather information. Quantitative
analysis and regression analysis were used as data analysis technique. Descriptive
statistics such as mean, standard deviation and frequency distribution were used in the
analysis of data. Data presentation was done by use of tables for ease of understanding
and interpretation.
From the findings, the study concludes that internal audit standards, independence of
internal audit, professional competency and internal control had a positive relationship
with performance of Hoima district local government, the study found that a unit
increase in internal audit standards would lead to increase in performance of Hoima
district local government, a unit increase in independence of internal audit would lead
to increase in performance of Hoima district local government
The study recommends that the government should adopt effective internal audit
practices such as internal auditing standards, independence of internal audit,
professional competency and internal controls to enhance better performance
characterized with efficiency in order to promote better service delivery within
Hoima district local government.
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A Dissertation Submitted To The College Of Economics And Management In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of The Degree Of Bachelor Of Business Administration (Accounting And Finance) Of Kampala International University
Keywords
Internal Audit System On Service Delivery, Local Government Authorities, Hoima District