MANAGING LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU SOUTH AND OJI-RIVER LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS

ABSTRACT The management of revenue accruable in Nigerian Local government has been a thing of concern to well meaning members of the society.  This is associated with the internal revenue source available to the local government, its generation method, mode of expenditure by council chairman, lack of proper auditing and accountability is achieved/seen to be the main problem of persistent poor management of these funds.
The study carried out was used to appraise the existing managerial methods of local government funds meant for providing infrastructure etc in the rural areas as a third tier government. The significance of the study is that; it x-rayed/reviewed the critical issues in managing local government councils in Nigeria.  This also helped in providing information on the source and availability of funds to local government councils in Nigeria. The study covers Enugu South and Oji-River Local Government Areas of Enugu State.  Critical issues looked into in managing local government council in Nigeria are; sources and availability of funds, regular and prompt payment of staff salaries, pressure groups, community development, accountability probity, etc. The stud is expected to benefit the government, leaders at grass root and well-meaning members of the society. TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle page
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DedicationAcknowledgementTable of contentsAbstract
Chapter OneIntroduction1.1Background of the Study1.2Statement of the Problem1.3Objective of the Study1.4Significant of the Study1.5Hypothesis1.6Scope and Limitation of the Study
Chapter TwoReview of Related Literature2.1Establishment of Local Government in Nigeria2.2Functions and Control of Local Government2.3Sources, Importance and Application of Local Government Revenue2.4Classification of Local government Revenue in Nigeria2.5Value Added Tax as a substantial source of revenue to Local Government of the Federation2.6The Pathologies of Local Government Administration (Corruption and Fraud)
Chapter ThreeResearch Design and Methodology3.1The Introduction3.2Research Method used3.3Source of Data3.4Population of the Study3.5Sample Size Calculation and Selection3.6Questionnaire Design3.7Questionnaire Administration and Collection3.8Data Analysis Technique
Chapter FourPresentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data4.1Introduction4.2Tabular Presentation, Descriptive Analysis and Interpretation of Data from Primary Sources.
Chapter FiveSummary of Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations5.1Summary of Findings5.2Conclusions5.3RecommendationsBibliographyQuestionnaires