Effect of Financial Management Practice on Organization Accountability in the case of Gurage Zone, Central Ethiopia

Abstract

Effective public financial management is critical for transparency, resource allocation, and trust in governance, yet challenges persist in developing countries, particularly in aid-dependent regions. The general goal of this study is to assessing the effect of financial management practice on organizational accountability in case of Gurage zone public sector. Conducting statistical analyses, such as multiple regressions, to look at the effect between independent and the dependent variables (organizational accountability), combining quantitative and qualitative data from 89 respondents in the Gurage Zone Internal Revenue Service. Multiple linear regression reveals that financial planning and budgeting, financial control mechanisms, Training for financial staff, and action on audit recommendations significantly enhance organizational accountability (p