The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of inefficient expenditure i.e., "transfer expenses to private sector" on local government indebtedness.
To analyze the effect of transfer expenses to private sector on local government indebtedness,...
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of inefficient expenditure i.e., "transfer expenses to private sector" on local government indebtedness.
To analyze the effect of transfer expenses to private sector on local government indebtedness, this study used multi-variate regression analysis. The analyses employ five years of financial information data derived from local government financial statements of 16 metropolitan city and councils.
The results indicate that "transfer expenses to private sector" positively affects local governments indebtedness.
The previous studies regarding local governments indebtedness and financial position have used the traditional fiscal information obtained by the cash basis single-entry bookkeeping accounting. This study contributes to the literature by confirmming benefits of accrual accounting to examine the determinants of local governments indebtedness.