THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RATE COLLECTION AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN EKITI STATE (A CASE STUDY OF ADO LOCAL GOVERNEMT)

ABSTRACT
the study tries to evaluate the effectiveness of rates collection as a means of improving internally generated revenue of ado local government council in ekiti state and to produce a realistic picture of the impact rates collection a tool for controlling community development. 
The imposition and collection of rates has many implications on both the local government, companies and individuals managing one or two businesses within the L. G. 
The method used for the research of this project work were personal interview and questionnaire. It is obvious that the mode of rates collection is inadequate as administered by Ado local government authority. 
Identifying the major findings and to suggest better ways to improve he process since the practice has been identified as a proof of economic growth. 
The institution as the rates collection has made it possible to achieve economic growth and can also work successfully if allowed in the state in general. 
My conclusion of the study was that since rates collection has been found viable in the community, government should encourage its usage more, through enlightment, provision of facilities for its effective utilization. 
It is my candid opinion that the above suggestion if uphold by the government will achieve economic growth in no measure. 
 
    





TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Certification 
Dedication 
Acknowledgement
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction 
Background of the study
Statement of the problem of rates in Ekiti state
Statement of research question 
Scope of the study 
Significance of the study
Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
Literature review
Concepts of local government
The effectiveness of rates collection
Sources of revenues to local government
Structure of rates collection
Problems associated with rates
Tactics and strategies of eradicating the problems
Improving revenue basis of local government

CHAPTER THREE
Research methodology 
Research design
Research sampling techniques 
Method of data collection
Method of analysis
CHAPTER FOUR 
Data analysis and interpretation
Presentation and data interpretation 
Analysis of responses to the questionnaire
Analysis of research hypothesis
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, conclusion and recommendation 
Summary of major findings
Conclusion 
Recommendation
Bibliography