Factors affecting the liquidation of allocated funds in public elementary schools
Jennevev R. Indemne & Antonia S. Escalona
Abstract
This study aimed to discover the factors affecting the liquidation report that leads to delayed or non-submission of the public elementary schools of the Department of Education – Division of Aklan. Using descriptive research method, the 46 public elementary school heads, teacher-in-charge, and head teacher from the District of Banga, Lezo, Makato, Libacao and Malay were surveyed using researcher-made questionnaire. Findings revealed that that demographic profile, timely submission of requirements, leveraging appropriate technologies, and addressing external factors are key determinants in facilitating the liquidation process. Findings underscore the factors influencing the utilization and liquidation of allocated funds in terms of provision and procurement within the public elementary education sector. Addressing these factors requires a comprehensive approach that involves improving budget allocation mechanisms, enhancing administrative capacity through training and support, promoting efficient resource management practices, and fostering transparency and accountability in financial transactions. There is a positive relationship between the factors affecting the liquidation of allocated funds and extent of the factors affecting the utilization and liquidation of allocated funds. This study recommends providing training sessions and capacity-building programs for school administrators and personnel involved in financial management, investing in modern accounting and reporting technologies and enhancing communication channels between the Department of Education Division of Aklan and public elementary schools.
Keywords
maintenance and other operating expenses, allocated funds, provisions, liquidation, comprehensive and standardized guidelines
Author information & Contribution
Jennevev R. Indemne. Corresponding author. Master in Public Administration, Administrative Assistant III, Banga Elementary School. Email: jhennevev.indemne@gmail.com
Antonia S. Escalona. Doctor of Education, Faculty-Graduate School, Northwestern Visayan Colleges
“All authors equally contributed to the conception, design, preparation, data gathering and analysis, and writing of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.”
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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
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This work was not supported by any funding.
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Notes
This paper is presented in 5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Industry and Academic Research (ICMIAR)-2024
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Cite this article:
Indemne, J.R. & Escalona, A.S. (2024). Factors affecting the liquidation of allocated funds in public elementary schools. Industry and Academic Research Review, 2(1), 274-280. https://doi.org/10.53378/iarr.924.135
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