Background of the Study
Private nursery schools in Nigeria play a vital role in early childhood education, offering foundational learning experiences for young children. However, financial mismanagement and fraud are significant challenges faced by many private nursery schools, often undermining the quality of education they provide. Fraud in the educational sector includes embezzlement of school funds, misappropriation of resources, and unethical financial practices by school administrators (Eze & Ugwu, 2024).
In Enugu State, as in many other regions of Nigeria, private nursery schools struggle with the effective implementation of fraud prevention mechanisms. These schools are often vulnerable to financial mismanagement due to inadequate regulatory frameworks, limited oversight, and a lack of proper accounting systems. The importance of effective fraud prevention measures is critical to ensuring that school funds are utilized for the intended educational purposes, improving the quality of education and maintaining the financial integrity of these institutions (Nwachukwu & Igbokwe, 2023).
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of fraud prevention mechanisms in private nursery schools in Enugu State, identifying the systems in place to mitigate financial fraud and the challenges these schools face in implementing these mechanisms.
Statement of the Problem
Private nursery schools in Enugu State often face challenges related to financial fraud, including the misappropriation of funds meant for educational resources. Weak internal control systems, lack of financial transparency, and inadequate supervision contribute to these issues. While some fraud prevention measures have been adopted, their effectiveness remains largely unassessed. This study seeks to investigate the existing fraud prevention mechanisms in private nursery schools in Enugu State and evaluate their effectiveness in preventing financial mismanagement.
Objectives of the Study
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Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on private nursery schools in Enugu State, assessing the fraud prevention mechanisms in place and their effectiveness. The study may be limited by access to financial records from the schools and by the potential reluctance of administrators to disclose information on fraud-related incidents.
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