Background of the Study
The Treasury Single Account (TSA) was introduced by the Nigerian government to streamline and consolidate government accounts, enhance transparency, and ensure efficient management of public funds. Prior to TSA, Nigeria’s public sector was characterized by the existence of multiple, fragmented accounts across various ministries, departments, and agencies, which created opportunities for corruption and poor accountability (Okafor & Obinna, 2023).
TSA is designed to centralize all government revenues and expenditures into a single account, ensuring better financial oversight and control. This system is facilitated through e-payment methods that allow for the electronic transfer of funds between government bodies and financial institutions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of e-payment systems in improving transparency, accountability, and financial management under the TSA initiative in Nigeria.
Statement of the Problem
Before the introduction of TSA, the management of government funds in Nigeria was opaque, with numerous accounts that made it difficult to track government revenues and expenditures accurately. This lack of centralized financial management led to inefficiencies, misappropriations, and corruption (Adebayo et al., 2024).
Although TSA was introduced to address these issues, the full effectiveness of its e-payment systems in improving government accounting practices remains an area of concern. This study seeks to evaluate how e-payment systems under TSA have impacted financial accountability and transparency in Nigerian government accounting.
Objectives of the Study
Research Questions
Research Hypotheses
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study evaluates the effectiveness of TSA and e-payment systems in Nigerian government accounting, focusing on their implementation in federal agencies from 2015 to 2025. Limitations include access to detailed financial records and responses from government agencies that may be reluctant to share sensitive data.
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