THE IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT CONTROL ON THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION (A CASE STUDY OF EDATI LOCAL GOVERNMENT

This study seeks to examine the impact of government control on the Local Government Administration using Edati Local Government as a Case Study. The government control appears in different forms as regards internal and external control such as budgeting (revenue and expenditure). Accordingly, the aim of this study is to evaluate the extent that expenditure control mechanism affects performance in the public corporation. The study used survey research design for data collection from a study sample of 34 respondents. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from both primary and secondary sources and analyzed using tables and simple statistical percentages. Findings from the study showed that one of the major causes of wastages in the public sector is the poor expenditure control on public sector finances, lack of prioritization of public transactions and non-compliance with financial instructions guiding public sector spending. The conclusion is that, if properly implemented and enforced, public sector expenditures could be properly incurred and ensure value for money. The recommendation therefore, is that the public expenditure control mechanisms should be strengthened and all public expenditure laws be enhanced and properly enforced to ensure compliance. All stakeholders must do what is necessary to make sure that violators of public expenditure rules and regulations are properly punished so as to deter others. More stringent controls should be put in plays to make sure people with honesty, integrity and good character are those with access to public till