The impact of internally generated funds on the performance of municipal assemblies: a case study of new juaben south municipal assembly

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2023
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The main objective of this study was to examine the impact of internally generated fund on the performance Municipal Assemblies. A case study of New Juaben South Municipal Assembly. The Study was also guided by 4 main objectives; to Analyze the contribution of internal generated funds to municipality’s development, to identify the possible sources of revenue generation for Municipal Assemblies, To examine the challenges encountered by the assemblies in revenue mobilizing, To Suggest means of improving revenue mobilization in the Municipality. The study was also limited to New Juaben South Municipal Assembly. Most theories of relating to the study were considered. Random Sampling and Purposive technique was used by the researcher to select respondents for the study. The researcher used probability procedure that ensures that each participant has an equal chance of being included pin the sample. A sample size of 126 respondents was conveniently sampled for the study. A quantitative survey approach with the use of questionnaire was adopted as the main instrument for collecting data from sample size of 126. Data were analyzed using statistics package for social sciences (SPSS). The study revealed that the Assembly gets their internally generated funds from fines, building permits and other license operating. However, the attitudes of some revenue collectors such as bribery and corruption pose as a challenge in generating funds for the Assembly. The study recommended improving the working conditions for tax collectors by raising their pay and providing motivating benefits to encourage loyalty and commitment to their jobs. You can also reduce the likelihood of theft by offering the appropriate equipment, like motorbikes and bicycles to help tax collectors navigate challenging terrain.
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Thesis Submitted to the School of Business, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of Master of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance
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