Assessment of Internal Control Practices on Financial Performance of State Corporations in Kenya (original) (raw)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of internal control practices on financial performance of state corporations in Kenya. State corporations have been identified as important drivers in accelerating national growth and2 development as well as2improving delivery of public services. However, their performance has over the years been a2matter of public2concern. Methodology: The study used descriptive research design. A study population of 561 was collected2and a sample of 234 was selected for the study randomly using Yamane (1967) formula. It involved collection of primary data on segregation of duties, transactional authorization, independent checks, documentation and records. Secondary data was collected as well to assess the performance of the state corporations. Data was obtained randomly from the corporations and analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis and the outcomes were shown through tables. Findings: Upon analysis of data coll...