Financial resource management and performance in upe schools. a case study of Kampala capital city authority (Kcca)

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between financial resource management and UPE performance in KCCA schools. The study's specific objectives included; "to find out the relationship between financial planning and performance in UPE schools in KCCA", "to find out the effect of financial monitoring on performance of UPE schools in KCCA" and "to establish the relationship between financial control and performance in UPE schools KCCA". The study was carried out in the five KCCA Urban municipal councils-Kampala district. The councils were; Nakawa, Lubaga, Central, Makindye and Kawempe municipal councils. The study used 190 respondents. This study was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative approaches, by carrying out the cross sectional survey using self-administered questionnaires to particular respondents and open ended questions/interview guides for the key informants. Simple random sampling was used for the study because it allows even selection of samples and each individual had an opportunity of being selected. Questionnaires and interview guides were used for data collection. Data sources were both primary and secondary. Both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques were used. Quantitative data was entered into a computer using SPSS computer programme The mam findings of the study were that financial planning helps schools in improving performance. The finances are allocated to the priority areas based on good financial plans. Financial monitoring increases performance in UPE schools. Schools spend money on the key priorities knowing that accountability has to be given to the ministry of education and sports through the division education officers. The study further established that there is a relationship between financial control and the performance of UPE schools. Schools with tight financial controls registers high performance levels in academics, enrollment and infrastructural development at the end of the year. In conclusion, the study observed that there is a relationship between financial resource management and the performance ( in terms of grades, enrollment, infrastructural growth) of UPE schools in Kampala Capital City Authority. Schools with good financial management practices record high performance in academics, enrollment and infrastructure development.