ABSTRACT
The central idea of this study
was to find out role of public accountants in implementation of accountability,
probity and transparency in the Federal Civil Service using the Federal
Ministry of Education in South East States as a case study. This study was
based on the problem of the neglect associated with the implementation of the
policy of accountability, probity and transparency in the Nigeria economy;
inspite of the growing availability of the qualified accounting personnel who
are to enhance through their role, the implementation of accountability,
probity, and transparency in the public sector. This study determined the
extent of implementation of accountability transparency and probity in the
public sector especially in the state and Federal Civil Service; in addition to
finding out the best way to improve on accountability, transparency and probity
in Nigeria economy The selected respondents were: members of the Institute of
Charted Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), holders of Higher National Diploma (HIND)
and Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Accounting. A sample size of thirty
(30) respondents was determined from the population of thirty three (33) drawn
from the three sets of respondents. The research data were obtained from both
primary and secondary source and through the use of validated well structural
questionnaire that reflect the study questions. Tables and percentages were
used in the analysis of the collected data. The two hypotheses tested for the
study with aid of Chi-square (r2) model technique includes the following: Ho1 :
Public accountants have no significant role in the implementation of
accountability, probity and transparency in the Federal Civil Service. Ho2:
Public accountants in collaboration with their chiefs effective do not
significantly utilize public allocation judiciously. The findings from the
study show that: the public accountants adhere to accounting principles and
live up to their work responsibilities. Also, the anti-corruption and related
offences law was ineffective because the legislators themselves are caught in
the web of corrupt practices. Premised on this it was recommended that; the use
of quota system in the employment of Federal Civil Servants should stop. As
this is the breeding ground for bringing into the service incompetent officers
and poor achievers; Auditors (internal and external) should exercise more diligent
in the course of their duties especially by reporting what they have seen on
the records rather talking bride and preventing justice.
CHINYERE, K (2021). Role Of Public Accountants In The Implementation Of Accountability, Probity And Transparency In The Federal Civil Service (A Case Study Of Federal Ministry Of Education In South East States Of Nigeria).. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 01, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/role-of-public-accountants-in-the-implementation-of-accountability-probity-and-transparency-in-the-federal-civil-service-a-case-study-of-federal-ministry-of-education-in-south-east-states-of-nigeria-7-2
KINDNESS, CHINYERE. "Role Of Public Accountants In The Implementation Of Accountability, Probity And Transparency In The Federal Civil Service (A Case Study Of Federal Ministry Of Education In South East States Of Nigeria)." Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 31 Aug. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/role-of-public-accountants-in-the-implementation-of-accountability-probity-and-transparency-in-the-federal-civil-service-a-case-study-of-federal-ministry-of-education-in-south-east-states-of-nigeria-7-2. Accessed 01 Nov. 2024.
KINDNESS, CHINYERE. "Role Of Public Accountants In The Implementation Of Accountability, Probity And Transparency In The Federal Civil Service (A Case Study Of Federal Ministry Of Education In South East States Of Nigeria).". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 31 Aug. 2021. Web. 01 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/role-of-public-accountants-in-the-implementation-of-accountability-probity-and-transparency-in-the-federal-civil-service-a-case-study-of-federal-ministry-of-education-in-south-east-states-of-nigeria-7-2 >.
KINDNESS, CHINYERE. "Role Of Public Accountants In The Implementation Of Accountability, Probity And Transparency In The Federal Civil Service (A Case Study Of Federal Ministry Of Education In South East States Of Nigeria)." Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 01 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/role-of-public-accountants-in-the-implementation-of-accountability-probity-and-transparency-in-the-federal-civil-service-a-case-study-of-federal-ministry-of-education-in-south-east-states-of-nigeria-7-2