Treasury Single Account and Government Accountability in the Public Sector, Nigeria
Sr No:
Page No:
38-46
Language:
English
Authors:
Ikeagwu, Sarah*, Ibanichuka, Emmanuel Amaps Loveday , Oshi, Joseph Elang Odey
Received:
2025-04-07
Accepted:
2025-04-23
Published Date:
2025-04-27
Abstract:
This study investigates the impact of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) on
government accountability within public sector organizations in South-South Nigeria. The
research specifically examines how TSA influences two key indicators of accountability:
tracking surveys and financial reporting quality, and further explores the moderating role of
Political Will. A quantitative research design was adopted, with data collected through
structured questionnaires distributed to 286 personnel across selected public organizations. A
total of 261 valid responses were analyzed using SPSS version 27, with regression and
multivariate analysis employed to test the hypotheses. The results indicate that TSA has a
significant and positive effect on both tracking surveys (β = 0.985, p < 0.001) and financial
reporting quality (β = 0.982, p < 0.001), demonstrating TSA's effectiveness in improving
transparency, traceability, and timely reporting in government finance. Furthermore, the
introduction of Political Will as a moderating variable significantly enhanced the relationship
between TSA and government accountability (β = 0.389, p < 0.001), confirming that leadership
commitment plays a vital role in the success of financial management reforms. The study
concludes that TSA significantly contributes to strengthening accountability mechanisms in
public sector organizations and recommends that the government sustain strong political
commitment to TSA implementation and enhance monitoring mechanisms for compliance.
These findings provide empirical support for the continued institutionalization of TSA as a
critical tool for public financial management and reform in Nigeria.
Keywords:
Treasury Single Account, Government Accountability, Tracking Surveys, Financial Reporting Quality, Political Will.