Problems in Budget Management of Local Administrative Organizations in Songkhla Province
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Problem Conditions, Budget Management, Local Government Organizations, Phatthalung ProvinceAbstract
This study compares the situation of problems caused by personal factors and the administrative relationships of local government organizations in the Songkhla province with a sample group of offenders involved in the budget process of local governance organizations with administrative status in the province and municipalities in the Songkhla province, consisting of a board of directors, board members, local councillors, and 106 employees. The statistics used include percentages, mathematical averages, standard deviations, T-test and F-test values.
The results of the research showed that local government budget management in Songkhla province generally had medium-level budget management problems. The results compared the gender, educational level, work experience, and overall and departmental positions of local government organizations. Staff within and outside the local government, as well as members of the local council, should encourage this while possessing knowledge of regulations, mandates, manuals, guidelines, guidance, and proper implementation of departmental administration. Precision, policy implementation, policy orientation at all levels, direction, budgeting of the administrative department, and coverage of mandates and powers. Including having a mechanism for supervising, monitoring, and inspecting efficient budget management.
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