Strategies For Enhancing Finanacial Accountability In The Local Government System In Nigeria. (a Case Study Of Ikwo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State)

ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to study the impact of effective internal control system in the local government in Nigeria as a process of achieving financial accountability. Also to show what happens when such a system is found ineffective.  It equally aimed at providing possible solutions based on the findings and making of some recommendations when implemented will reduce some of the problems encountered in the process of maintaining financial prudence and accountability. The sources of data used in this research are questionnaire responses, seminar handouts and personal observati…