An Accounting Perspective of Fraud in the Civil Service [a Case Study of Bayelsa State]

Abstract

The objective of this empirical research work is to find out what is actually wrong with accounting functions and what lapses had created loop holes for fraud ill the Bayelsa State Civil Service. The topic "An Ac counting Perspective of Fraud in the Civil Service fA case study of Baye/sa State]" has been of great concern to the press, academicians and in fact concerned members of the society. It is the same concern that aroused the curiosity of this researcher to investigate thoroughly into the areas that constitute problem of poor performance in the civil service . The following objectives were therefore of prime consideration to the researcher: .:. To research and fine! out what is wrong with the Civil Service system that give room for fraudulent malpractices; .:. To proffer suggest ions for the eradication of fraud and corruption in the Bayelsa State Civil Service; .:. To make the research useful for students and Accountants/Finance experts and those who might find themselves in the Civil Service to Apply the recommendations for improvement of the Civil Service .