An Assessment of the Extent of Financing Mechanism Implication on Administrative Issues Related to Governing Public Secondary Schools in Kiteto District.

Mwinyipembe, Rehema Sudi (2025) An Assessment of the Extent of Financing Mechanism Implication on Administrative Issues Related to Governing Public Secondary Schools in Kiteto District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study assessed the extent of the financing mechanism implication on administrative issues related to governing public secondary schools in Kiteto district. Specifically; To explore the school management teams in understanding financial management activities at the school level, to assess the experience of the school management team on financial management activities at the school and to examine issues on financial management at school levels as featured in policies and guidelines. Both simple and purposive sampling techniques were used to obtain the sample. Content analysis and descriptive analysis were used in this study to obtain in-depth information. Findings revealed that school management team had a good understanding on financial management activities at the school level and they were able to explain in detail the role played by different school authorities when it comes to school financial management. On the side of experience of the school management team on financial management activities showed a gap between those who had experience and those who don’t have experience in re-allocating school funds. There were challenges emerging at school level as featured in financial polices guideline, this include lack of flexibility with new financial management systems and giving burdens to heads of schools by requiring them to play multiple tasks. Moreover, a similar study should be conducted to assess the financial management issues emerging at primary school and higher institution levels. Keywords: Financing mechanism school administration, school administrative issues, public secondary schools, Kiteto district and School Governance

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