International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume VI, Issue IX, September 2022|ISSN 2454-6186
Ssekalema Abdulhasib1*, and Ssendagi Muhamad2
1Department of Procurement and Logistic Management, Team University Kampala, Uganda
2Department of Finance and Accounting, Faculty of Business and Management, Islamic Call University Kampala, Uganda
*Corresponding Author
Abstract: The study assessed the influence of the Advisory role of PPDA Authority on corruption in Kabale municipal council. The main objective was to establish the influence of the Advisory role of PPDA Authority on corruption in Kabale municipal council. A descriptive correlational research design was used to get information from a cross-section of respondents using census and simple random sampling techniques; a sample size of 147 respondents was selected from a target population of 233 subjects. Data was analyzed using SPSS and the results were as follows. The average of results of the claims set in the questionnaires obtained indicate that PPDA’s advisory role was found to be significant on corruption in Kabale municipal council. Basing on correlation co-efficient between PPDA roles and corruption, the study thus concluded that PPDA roles significantly combat corruption especially through its advisory roles. In recommendation, PPDA Authority should routinely apply and enhance its advisory and compliance monitoring roles while carrying out pilot schemes to actually predict their impact. PPDA Authority should develop interim, spot checks and progress audits to promote transparency, accountability and value for money. PPDA Authority should develop and advocate for programs to monitor the welfare of procurement officers including sponsorship for professional courses irrespective of whether they are central or local government employees. PPDA should advocate for inclusion of area political representatives for certification of completed works, supplies and services to improve the quality in contracted projects.
Key words: Public procurement and disposal of public assets authority (PPDA), Corruption
I. INTRODUCTION
Corruption in government procurements is a perennial problem [24] and, it is one of the greatest obstacles to successful contract management [21] which to some scholars has been caused by the failure of the government to reward innovative practices [25]
Such unethical practices include kickbacks, bribery and embezzlement of government funds [9], lack of fairness, discrimination, lack of transparency, disregard of procurement procedures in contract awards, high procurement expenditure yet low service and misuse of public resources [19].