The role of auditors in fraud prevention and control in public sector (case study of Kogi State Water Board, Lokoja) Department:Accountancy By: muhalhq Project ID: 7333 Rating: (5.0) votes: 2 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study investigates"The role of auditors in fraud prevention and control in the public sector," focusing on the Kogi State Water Board, Lokoja. The research problem centers on understanding the effectiveness of auditors in mitigating fraud risks and challenges within a public utility context. The primary aims include assessing the role of auditors, examining internal control systems, and identifying fraud risks. The research objectives guide a case study approach involving 92 staff members through a structured questionnaire. The methodology incorporates quantitative analysis using statistical tools and qualitative content analysis for a nuanced exploration. Findings reveal a positive perception of auditors'' roles and highlight their proactive involvement in fraud prevention. The study emphasizes the importance of internal control systems and recommends tailored measures to strengthen fraud prevention mechanisms. The conclusion summarizes key insights, emphasizing the need for ongoing evaluation and enhancement of internal controls. Recommendations focus on comprehensive fraud prevention programs, reinforcing auditor independence, and continuously evaluating internal controls based on the COSO Integrated Framework. This study contributes valuable insights to the field and offers practical recommendations for enhancing fraud prevention in the Kogi State Water Board and similar public sector organizations....Preview Download Preview +Other Accountancy project topics and materials you might be interested in»The Impact of Accounting Ratio in Decision Making ( A Case Study of Nigeria Breweries Plc Enugu) »The impact of budget and budgetary control in tertiary institutions ( A Case study of imo state university )»Internal control as a tool for improving profitability»The role of financial institutions in the development of Nigeria economy»Impact of computerization of accounting system of commercial banks ( A case study of union bank plc )»The Impact of product development on banks performance ( A Case study of first bank plc )»Role of good accounting system in the management of private enterprise in Nigeria ( A Case Study of Nwaogo pam paper mills limited )»Effects of standard costing on the profitability of manufacturing companies (a case study of nigerian breweries plc, Ama, Udi local government of Enugu state) »The role of accounting system in measuring organizational performance of transport company ( A Case study of ABC Transport )»Auditing in Nigeria companies, problems and prospects»The effects of computerized accounting system on the performance of banking industry in Nigeria»Effective internal control as an aid to management efficiency ( Case Study of Nigeria Bottling Company Owerri )»Effect of misrepresentation of information in a financial statement»The impact of development finance institutions (DFIS) in economic development of Nigeria»An appraisal of fraud prevention measures in Nigerian banking sector ( Case study of access bank plc owerri )