Background of the Study
Healthcare financing is a fundamental aspect of public health, ensuring the availability of resources for medical infrastructure, personnel, and services. Budgetary practices in governmental accounting significantly influence how healthcare funds are allocated, managed, and utilized. In Kontagora Local Government Area (LGA), Niger State, challenges such as inadequate funding, poor financial management, and delayed disbursement of funds have adversely affected healthcare delivery. This study evaluates budgetary practices in healthcare financing in Kontagora LGA to identify gaps and propose solutions for more effective resource utilization.
Statement of the Problem
Healthcare financing in Kontagora LGA is often plagued by inefficiencies in budgetary practices, leading to inadequate infrastructure, insufficient medical supplies, and poor service delivery. This study investigates how budgetary practices in governmental accounting affect healthcare financing and explores ways to address these challenges.
Aim and Objectives of the Study
1. To evaluate the effectiveness of budgetary practices in healthcare financing in Kontagora LGA.
2. To identify challenges associated with budgetary practices in healthcare financing.
3. To recommend strategies for improving budgetary practices to enhance healthcare delivery.
Research Questions
1. How effective are budgetary practices in healthcare financing in Kontagora LGA?
2. What challenges are associated with budgetary practices in healthcare financing?
3. What strategies can improve budgetary practices for better healthcare delivery?
Research Hypotheses
1. H₀: Budgetary practices do not significantly affect healthcare financing in Kontagora LGA.
2. H₀: Challenges in budgetary practices do not significantly impact healthcare delivery in Kontagora LGA.
3. H₀: Improved budgetary practices do not significantly enhance healthcare financing in Kontagora LGA.
Significance of the Study
The study provides insights into the role of effective budgetary practices in healthcare financing, offering recommendations to improve healthcare delivery in Kontagora LGA.
Scope and Limitation of the Study
The study examines budgetary practices and their impact on healthcare financing in Kontagora LGA. Limitations include restricted access to financial data and the complexity of analyzing healthcare budgets.
Definition of Terms
• Budgetary Practices: The methods used to plan, allocate, and monitor financial resources.
• Healthcare Financing: The funding of medical services, infrastructure, and personnel.
• Efficiency: The optimal use of resources to achieve desired outcomes.
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