Public-Sector Accounting and E-Governance in Developing Countries: Case of Sri Lanka |
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Authors: | P W S Yapa Matthew W Guah |
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Institution: | 1. RMIT University , Melbourne , Australia prem.yapa@rmit.edu.au;3. Claflin University , Orangeburg , South Carolina |
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Abstract: | This article analyzes how new public financial management system should address the efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector and the emerging accrual basis accounting with e-governance for greater e-transparency on public-sector accounting in Sri Lanka. Despite the setting up of e-framework in 1983, the Sri Lankan public-sector accountancy environment during the last two decades raises concerns about efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of the e-framework. The findings provide evidence of the importance of the economy and efficiency in the usage of public funds to provide more convenient access to government accounting information for citizens in Sri Lanka. |
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Keywords: | public-sector accounting auditing accountability Sri Lanka new public financial management e-governance e-business education and training |
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