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Table 2

Descriptive statistics for constructs

Indicators	Obs	Mean	Std. Dev
Perceived financial transparency FT1: I am aware that financial information is provided on the Authority's web site	404	1.681	0.910
FT2: I am aware that financial information of the Authority is on the social media	404	1.604	0.922
FT3: I am aware that financial information of the Authority is available at the Office	404	1.956	1.015
FT4: I am aware that financial information of the Authority is available at the Community Centres	404	1.839	0.990
FT5: I am aware financial information of the Authority disseminated through emails	404	1.592	0.865
FT6: I am aware the financial information of the Authority is discussed on radio/TV	404	1.735	0.849
Trust in the use of public money T1: As for my Authority, I know it will use the money collected from us well	404	2.064	0.994
T2: I believe that my Authority always conduct its financial dealings well	404	2.012	0.895
T3 My Authority has competent and honest managers to apply our money well	404	2.072	0.901
T4: I believe my Authority means well for the Community	404	1.871	0.952
Willingness to Pay (WTP) WTP1: I always pay the local taxes and fees without any delay	404	2.2401	0.848
WTP2: I always pay the local taxes and fees imposed without any hesitation	404	2.1906	0.951
WTP3: I always see local taxes and fees as reasonable	404	2.0248	0.874
WTP4: I believe that the local taxes and fees are commensurate with the services offered	404	1.9653	1.008
WTP5: I do encourage people close to me to pay their local taxes and fees promptly	404	2.0470	0.851

Indicators	Obs	Mean	Std. Dev
Perceived financial transparencyFT1: I am aware that financial information is provided on the Authority's web site	404	1.681	0.910
FT2: I am aware that financial information of the Authority is on the social media	404	1.604	0.922
FT3: I am aware that financial information of the Authority is available at the Office	404	1.956	1.015
FT4: I am aware that financial information of the Authority is available at the Community Centres	404	1.839	0.990
FT5: I am aware financial information of the Authority disseminated through emails	404	1.592	0.865
FT6: I am aware the financial information of the Authority is discussed on radio/TV	404	1.735	0.849
Trust in the use of public moneyT1: As for my Authority, I know it will use the money collected from us well	404	2.064	0.994
T2: I believe that my Authority always conduct its financial dealings well	404	2.012	0.895
T3 My Authority has competent and honest managers to apply our money well	404	2.072	0.901
T4: I believe my Authority means well for the Community	404	1.871	0.952
Willingness to Pay (WTP)WTP1: I always pay the local taxes and fees without any delay	404	2.2401	0.848
WTP2: I always pay the local taxes and fees imposed without any hesitation	404	2.1906	0.951
WTP3: I always see local taxes and fees as reasonable	404	2.0248	0.874
WTP4: I believe that the local taxes and fees are commensurate with the services offered	404	1.9653	1.008
WTP5: I do encourage people close to me to pay their local taxes and fees promptly	404	2.0470	0.851

Source(s): Survey Instrument, 2020