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Abstract
The research work examined the effects of financial control and accountability in Nigeria public
sector. The objectives of the study were to determine the cash inflow and outflow control and
find out whether necessary accounts are kept and to determine the extent to which control and
information communication affects accountability. The research was carried out, using the
University of Lagos as the case study. Primary Data was collected through self administered
questionnaires for 50 respondents they include staff in the account department. Findings from
this research show that it was revealed that there is a significant relationship between cash inflow
control in the public sector in Nigeria and accountability. The research recommends that
Institutions should regularly provide adequate training in terms of seminars and workshops to
those in charge of financial control in order to have up-to-date knowledge on the requirements to
performed efficient and effective financial control. Keywords: Financial Control, Accountability, Public Sector