ABSTRACT
This study investigated the revenue generation and expenditure in local Government council. This is because the development of information of infrastructural facilities put in place by any local Government council depends largely on the revenue generated and its expenditure within the area so defined. The data analysis will involve the use of table and sample percentage and one hypothesis will be used in testing them. The findings will reveal that local Government is a viable third tier of Government. It will also reveal the fact that when the staffs of the local government is sent for training it will found to improved the level of efficiency, increase profitability and thereby reduce cost. The chapter one (1) of this project will discussed the introduction and background of the study. In chapter 2, the literature reviews of the topic will be properly examined. In chapter 3, the research methodology i.e the method to be applied in carrying out the research work will be discussed and the chapter 4 of the project will discussed the data presentation and summarized. Finally, recommendations will be made on how to improve the financial positions of the councils and measure to reduce expenditure.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover page-----------i
Title page-----------ii
Certification----------iii
Approval page ----------iv
Dedication-----------v
Acknowledgement---------vi
Abstract-----------vii
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1Background of the study-------1
1.2Statement of the problem-------3
1.3Objective of the study--------4
1.4Research question--------5
1.5Statement of research Hypothesis------5
1.6Significance of the study-------7
1.7Scope of the study--------7
1.8Limitations of the study-------8
1.9Definition of terms--------8
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1Evolution of the Nigeria state-------11
2.2Formation of local government in Nigeria-----12
2.3The 1976 local government reforms-----16
2.4The creation of Warri South L.G.A------17
2.4.1Brief History of Delta State-------17
2.4.2Brief History of Warri--------18
2.4.3Brief History of Warri South L.G.A------19
2.5The Council Structure--------20
2.6.Efficiency at the local Government------22
2.7.The Revenue Generation in Local Government ----26
2.7.1Statutory sources of Revenue ------26
2.7.2Internally Generated Revenue ------27
2.8.Expenditure Profile of Local Government -----28
2.9Relationship between Recurrent and Total Expenditure --30
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1Research design ---------33
3.2Population of the study -------33
3.3Sample and Sampling Technique ------33
3.4Methods of Data Collection -------33
3.5Questionnaire---------34
3.6Validity of instrument --------35
3.7Statistical tools for Data Analysis------35
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1Introduction ---------37
4.2Data presentation --------37
4.3Data Analysis ---------37
4.4Test of Hypothesis --------42
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1Summary of findings --------45
5.2Recommendations --------45
5.3Conclusion ---------46
References ----------47
Appendix -----------48
Questionnaire ----------49
