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International Public Sector Accounting Standards and Budget Performance in Ministries, Department and Agencies in Lagos State, Nigeria

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The budget is a vital tool for public administration because it determines where resources are allocated, stimulates growth, guides investments, and promotes more fair distribution of wealth. Nevertheless, Budget Performance in Lagos State has been plagued by issues negatively affecting its performance. This raising concerns for the adoption of international public sector accounting standard. Hence, this study examined the effect of IPSAS on budget performance in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria. This study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design, and the population was 310 accountants and auditors in MDAs in Lagos State, Nigeria. All the 310 accountants and auditors in MDAs in Lagos State were used as the unit of analysis hence the adoption of total enumeration method. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that IPSAS had significant effect on budget performance (R2 = 0.231, F(1,291)= 87.379, p= 0.000). This study concluded that IPSAS affects budget performance in MDAs in Lagos State in Nigeria. It important that management of MDAs in Lagos State, Nigeria to continue to ensure strict implementation and compliance to IPSAS as financial management reform instruments so that the improvement in budget performance can be guaranteed for year-on-year.

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  • Agbashi ODAMA, Joseph & Emmanuel OYEDOKUN, Godwin, 2022. "International Public Sector Accounting Standards and Budget Performance in Ministries, Department and Agencies in Lagos State, Nigeria," Journal of Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation (JFAFI), Association of Forensic Accounting Researchers (AFAR), vol. 7(1), pages 88-100, January -.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:jfaafi:0058
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