Research support services

Research support services

1.2 Statement of the problem

Local Governments have recently been reported as corrupt institutions, with its senior and low rank cadres cited in embezzlement, misappropriation and falsification of transactions (Onyango Obbo 2007). Besides, the Auditor General, the Public Accounts Committee and The Inspectorate of Government have raised allegations of mismanagement in district procurements.  This is in spite of the fact that procurement law is in place as well as the presence of PPDA as a regulatory authority. The accusations by the central government and the media suggest that Mukono District Local Government conduct in the management of public procurement affairs is questionable. The test for integrity in the conduct of Mukono District Local Government officials lies with compliance or non compliance with the PPDA Act (2003) as well as End user involvement in the procurement process. At present, there is nothing to show that Mukono District Local Government is providing better services and facilities (Local Government Act, 2006). This study sets out to establish effects of end-user participation in timely procurement.