THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC SECTOR REFORMS ON FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND CORRUPTION REDUCTION: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA
Abstract
This study investigates the effects of key public sector reforms on transparency in financial reporting and the reduction of corruption levels in Nigeria. Using a survey research design, primary data were collected from 520 civil servants across federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria. The research assessed four major reform dimensions: Government Budgeting Reforms (GBR), E-government Initiatives (EGI), Treasury Single Account (TSA) implementation, and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) adoption. Descriptive and regression analyses were employed to evaluate respondents’ perceptions and the statistical impact of these reforms. Findings reveal that IPSAS implementation and e-government initiatives significantly enhance transparency in financial reporting and contribute meaningfully to corruption reduction. Specifically, IPSAS adoption showed the strongest positive effect, underscoring its role in promoting accountability and reducing financial irregularities. E-government reforms also demonstrated substantial impact, highlighting the importance of digital tools in minimizing corrupt practices. While TSA reforms were found to positively influence corruption reduction, their effect on transparency in financial reporting was statistically insignificant. Government budgeting reforms, though directionally positive, exhibited weak and non-significant effects in both domains. The study concludes that technology-driven and internationally aligned reforms are more effective in fostering transparency and combating corruption than traditional budgeting adjustments. It recommends stronger political commitment, enhanced institutional capacity, and greater citizen engagement to maximize the benefits of public sector reforms in Nigeria.
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Published in UNIPORT JOURNAL OF BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING & FINANCE MANAGEMENT
ISSN: 1596-9911
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