Budgetary Control, Managerial Competencies and Performance of Higher Local Governments in Eastern Uganda

Gershom Atukunda, Johnson Atwiine, Benjamin Musiita, Aquilionus Atwine and Emmanuel Koruragire

Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 2024, vol. 16, issue 2, 56-69

Abstract: The study aimed to explore the correlation between budgetary control, managerial competencies, and the performance of higher local governments in Uganda's Eastern region. Through a cross-sectional research design, 30 higher local governments out of a population of 32 were analyzed against predictor variables. Validity and reliability tests were conducted on research instruments to ensure data quality. Findings revealed a positive and significant relationship between budgetary control and performance, as well as between managerial competencies and performance. Moreover, there was a statistically significant relationship between both budgetary control and managerial competencies on performance. Regression analysis showed that 55.9% of performance variation was explained by these factors, leaving 44.1% to other factors not considered. Recommendations include strengthening financial management processes and investing in training programs to enhance managerial skills, ultimately improving local government performance.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.22610/jebs.v16i2(J).3836

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