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Table 1

The perception on accountability in LGA procurement cycle

S/n	Accountability variables in public procurement	Mean	S.D
A1	Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions on procurement	6.9368	2.12828
A2	There is clear chain of responsibility in LGA procurement cycle implementation	6.9442	2.02610
A3	There is effective internal audit and control mechanism	6.9814	2.02310
A4	Bidders' complaints are handled in an effective and timely manner	6.7286	2.24039
A5	There is a clear and efficient mechanism for audit	7.0297	2.11230
A6	Commitment of public officers to high standards for professional conduct and principles	6.9628	2.01453
A7	Existing systems and procedures for administrative sanctions against defaulting public officers	6.7509	2.02624
A8	Existing systems and procedures for bidders to file a protest in any stage of the procurement	6.8401	2.06438
A9	Defaulting public officers are made accountable for their decisions or misconduct in the procurement process	6.8810	2.09316
	Average mean and standard deviation	6.89505	2.0809

S/n	Accountability variables in public procurement	Mean	S.D
A1	Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions on procurement	6.9368	2.12828
A2	There is clear chain of responsibility in LGA procurement cycle implementation	6.9442	2.02610
A3	There is effective internal audit and control mechanism	6.9814	2.02310
A4	Bidders' complaints are handled in an effective and timely manner	6.7286	2.24039
A5	There is a clear and efficient mechanism for audit	7.0297	2.11230
A6	Commitment of public officers to high standards for professional conduct and principles	6.9628	2.01453
A7	Existing systems and procedures for administrative sanctions against defaulting public officers	6.7509	2.02624
A8	Existing systems and procedures for bidders to file a protest in any stage of the procurement	6.8401	2.06438
A9	Defaulting public officers are made accountable for their decisions or misconduct in the procurement process	6.8810	2.09316
	Average mean and standard deviation	6.89505	2.0809

Source(s): Field Data (2023)