Keywords: Budget Controls, Performance, Public University, Higher Education
Abstract
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