THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RATE COLLECTION AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN EKITI STATE (A CASE STUDY OF ADO LOCAL GOVERNEMT)

ABSTRACT the study tries to evaluate the effectiveness of rates collection as a means of improving internally generated revenue of ado local government council in ekiti state and to produce a realistic picture of the impact rates collection a tool for controlling community development.  The imposition and collection of rates has many implications on both the local government, companies and individuals managing one or two businesses within the L. G.  The method used for the research of this project work were personal interview and questionnaire. It is obvious that the mode of rates collection is inadequate as administered by Ado local government authority.  Identifying the major findings and to suggest better ways to improve he process since the practice has been identified as a proof of economic growth.  The institution as the rates collection has made it possible to achieve economic growth and can also work successfully if allowed in the state in general.  My conclusion of the study was that since rates collection has been found viable in the community, government should encourage its usage more, through enlightment, provision of facilities for its effective utilization.  It is my candid opinion that the above suggestion if uphold by the government will achieve economic growth in no measure.        




TABLE OF CONTENT Title page Certification  Dedication  Acknowledgement Abstract CHAPTER ONE Introduction  Background of the study Statement of the problem of rates in Ekiti state Statement of research question  Scope of the study  Significance of the study Definition of terms CHAPTER TWO Literature review Concepts of local government The effectiveness of rates collection Sources of revenues to local government Structure of rates collection Problems associated with rates Tactics and strategies of eradicating the problems Improving revenue basis of local government
CHAPTER THREE Research methodology  Research design Research sampling techniques  Method of data collection Method of analysis CHAPTER FOUR  Data analysis and interpretation Presentation and data interpretation  Analysis of responses to the questionnaire Analysis of research hypothesis CHAPTER FIVE Summary, conclusion and recommendation  Summary of major findings Conclusion  Recommendation Bibliography