TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
Table of Contentvi
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction1
1.1 Background of the Study1
1.2Statement of the Problem2
1.3 Objective of the Study3
Significance of the Study 4
Limitation of the Study5
Scope of the Study5
Research Questions6
Statement of Hypothesis6
Definition of Terms7
CHAPTER TWO
2.0Literature Review10
2.1Definition of the Study 10
2.2Purpose of Budgeting Process 12
2.3Benefits of the Budgeting Process 12
2.4Types of Budget14
2.5Limitation of Good Budgeting Process15
2.6 Local Government and Administration15
2.7 Budgeting Preparation in Local Government Area18
2.8 Budget Approval and Implementation21
2 .9 Problems Associated with Budgeting in
Local Government23
2.10 Procedures for Preparation of Annual Estimate24
2:11 Assessment of Current Budgeting System in
Ado Local Government27
2.12 Ways of Improving Budgeting at the
Local Government28
2.13 Types of Budget Operated by Ado Local Government 30
Budget Format32
CHAPTER THREE
3.0Research Methodology24
3.1Introduction34
3.2Area of Study35
3.3Population of the Study35
3.4Sample and Sampling Techniques 37
3.5Sample Size37
3.6Sources of Data37
3.7Method of Data Analysis39
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1Data Presentation Analysis and Interpretation 41
4.2Data Analysis55
4.3Test of Hypothesis55
4.4Summary of Findings and Conclusion 60
4.5Summary of Findings60
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0Summary Conclusion and Recommendation62
5.1Summary62
5.2Conclusion64
5.3Recommendation65
References 67
Appendix
