ABSTRACT
Project work being part of the requirement for the successful completion of the course is a commendable and much value integral part of the structure syllables. This have given me the opportunity to level into area of interest which internal control is applicable to civil services financial, and store controls this project work into the internal control system and with particular reference to ministry of finance, Asaba Delta State the sample was made up respondents elected from three departments, the office of the accountant general, audit department and store in Asaba. The instruments used for collecting data were analyzed. All data gathered were analyzed using simple percentages formula in addition, the proposed study was given historical and analyzed consideration and sub-sequent findings a conclusion was arrive at and recommendation for the researchers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title i
Approval ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
Table of contents vi
Chapter One - Introduction
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of problem 3
1.3 Objective of the study 3
1.4 Research Question 4
1.5 Significance of the study 5
1.6 Scope of the Study 6
1.7 Limitation of the Study 6
1.8 Definition of Technical Terms 6
Chapter Two - Literature review
2.1 Introduction 8
2.2 Objectives of Internal Control 9
2.3 The Components of Internal Control 9
2.4 Quality of Internal Control 12
2.5 Organs of Control in Government 17
2.6 Limitation of Internal Control 19
2.7 Nature of Fraud 20
Chapter Three - Research methodology
3.1 Research design 22
3.2 Population of the Study 22
3.3 Sample Size 22
3.4 Sample Techniques 22
3.5 Research Instrument 22
3.6 Validation of Instrument 23
3.7 Reliability of the Instrument 23
3.8 Method of Data Collection 24
3.10 Method of Data Analysis 24
Chapter Four - Data Analysis and Presentation
4.1 Introduction 25
4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Research Question 25
4.3 Discussion of Findings 33
Chapter Five - Summary conclusion and recommendation
5.1 Summary 34
5.2 Conclusion 34
5.3 Recommendation 35
5.4 Suggestions for Further Studies 35
References 36
Appendix 37
Questionnaire 38
