AJAG Article

The impact of budget controls on organizational performance has been extensively discussed in the
literature. However, the specific effects of budget controls on the performance of public universities
have been underexplored, leaving a gap that this study aims to address. This paper investigates the
influence of budget control on the performance of Adekunle Ajasin University. Data were collected
through semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders in the University's bursary department and
analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that, despite the presence of mechanisms such
as a budget committee to ensure budget control, the effectiveness of these strategies was limited due
to inadequate funding. Consequently, this under-funding diminished overall performance. The study
concludes that for budget controls to significantly enhance organizational performance, adequate
funding is crucial.

Budget Controls and Organisational Performance in Adekunle Ajasin University, 2024, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 102-111. PDF