EFFECTS OF PLANNING STRATEGIES ON EFFICACY IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF FINANCES IN PUBLIC ECDE CENTRES IN UASIN-GISHU COUNTY, KENYA.
- Faculty of Education and Human Resource Development, Kisii University.
- Department of Education Management and Policy Studies, Moi University.
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Early childhood education is the basis upon which all levels of education are anchored and therefore effective financial management systems are required to maximize the efficient use of resources. The aim of this study was to assess planning as a management strategy and its effects on efficacies in the administration of finances in public ECDE centers in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design using pragmatist paradigm. The sample size was based on Krejcie and Morgan formula. Schools were stratified to their quotas. Furthermore, 224 ECDE teachers,55 headteachers, 55 SMC chairpersons, 1 QASO,1 County chief education officer and 1 County auditor were sampled using stratified, simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The instruments for data collection were interviews and questionnaires and were piloted in Nandi County. Cronbach Alpha coefficient was used to test the reliability of the instruments. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as measures of central tendencies and inferential statistics Pearson Correlation Coefficient analysis. This study found out that there was no budget preparation in pre-schools based on schools? vision. There was a significant correlation between planning strategies and financial management efficacies. The study recommends that there is need for ECDE management committee to: plan for resources early enough before spending to curb waste. The findings will be of great significance to policy makers on understanding the best strategies which if implemented will promote efficacies in the administration of ECDE funds.
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