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Challenges facing management of operational funds allocated for instructional and support needs of secondary schools in Mbeya District, Tanzania.
(IJCI International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, 2025) Bukuku Samwel; Prof. Kazuzuru Benedicto; , Dr. Gervas Imelda; Dr. Deogratias Emmanuel
This mixed study focused on the challenges experienced by schools in managing operational funds allocated by the government for instructional and support services. The study employed a cross-sectional design and involved 17 public secondary schools in the Mbeya district, Tanzania. A sample size of 10 participants, encompassing 5 headmasters and 5 bursars, were involved to collect qualitative data by interviews that were analyzed thematically. On the other hand, a sample size of 255 respondents, encompassing members of the School Management Team (SMT) and heads of departments, were involved to collect quantitative data by questionnaire that were analyzed by descriptive statistics using frequencies and percentages. The study reveals that, efficiency of schools in managing operational funds received from the government is constrained by unbudgeted mandates from local government authorities, inconsistent disbursement of funds, extended delays in fund disbursement, and teachers serving bursary and teaching roles altogether are burdened in the management of funds. The study underscores the necessity to streamline the coordination in fund allocation decisions between school administrators and local government authorities to ensure equitable allocation of requirements. The central government should also ensure consistent and timely disbursement of funds, and hire dedicated bursars to base in schools.