Ngonyani, Frank Thomas
(2015)
An Assessment of Factors Affecting Financial Management of Local Government Capital Development Fund in Tanzania:the case of Songea District.
Masters thesis, The Open University Of Tanzania.
Abstract
This study aimed at assessing the factors affecting the management of local
Government CDF in Tanzania: the case of SDC. Respondents were in two
categories: councilors and council officials including WEOs, VEOs, DED, CDT,
DPLO, DHRO and other technical staff of SDC. They were obtained through
purposive, simple and stratified random techniques. Data were gathered through
questionnaires, interviews, observation and documentary reviews methods. The data
were analyzed and processed both qualitatively and quantitatively using SPSS and
Microsoft Excel programs. The findings of the study revealed that there were factors
affecting the financial management of CDF leading to undesired performance in the
society. These challenges included; poor management capacity and financial controls
in managing CDF, shortage of qualified and competent staff in managing CDF, poor
computerized financial management system and Underutilization of Integrated/
Financial Management System (IFMS/Epicor Accounting System) and poor project
management and community participation in the CDF. Lastly, the study came out
with various measures that can be taken into account in order to strengthen
management of CDF in LGA(s). These measures include; setting and strengthening
capacity building plans and strong implementation strategies, employing competent,
faithful and experienced personnel, strengthening computerized/integrated financial
management system, strengthening internal control system and internal audit
functions, enhancement of project management and community participation in CDF,
and serious actions should be taken by the council management and the government
for those personnel found guilty of fraud of CDG.
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