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An Examination of the Effectiveness of the Implementation of Government Accounting Systems in Namibia: A Case of the Office of the Auditor General in Windhoek

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  • Daniel Kamotho

    (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Nambia)

  • Yolanta Simasiku

    (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Nambia)

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) in implementing government accounting systems in Namibia. The study was motivated by concerns over alleged corruption in Namibia’s government accounting systems. The research design used for this study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey, with the analysis unit consisting of OAG workers from several departments. A total of 227 OAG workers were randomly selected from a pool of 527 through stratified random selection. The study used SPSS to conduct tests, including Cronbach’s Alpha to determine internal consistency and descriptive statistics using the mean and standard deviation. The study’s findings indicate that capital resources, management support, and adequate training are crucial for the successful implementation of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS). Furthermore, the study suggests that deploying IFMS can lead to transparency and efficiency, and that implementing advanced IT, financial controls, and expense management can improve IFMS deployment across government entities without sacrificing transparency or efficiency.

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  • Daniel Kamotho & Yolanta Simasiku, 2023. "An Examination of the Effectiveness of the Implementation of Government Accounting Systems in Namibia: A Case of the Office of the Auditor General in Windhoek," International Journal of Innovation and Economic Development, Inovatus Services Ltd., vol. 9(1), pages 18-31, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:mgs:ijoied:v:9:y:2023:i:1:p:18-31
    DOI: 10.18775/ijied.1849-7551-7020.2015.91.2002
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    Keywords

    Accounting Systems; Financial Leakage; Budgetary Controls; Public Procurement Overhaul; Transparency; Namibia;
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    JEL classification:

    • M00 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - General - - - General

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