Ophias Kurauone
Zimbabwe Open University

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The Influence of Forensic Accounting–Driven Transparency on Public Procurement Effectiveness in Zimbabwe: A Quantitative Study Onesmo Guti; Ophias Kurauone; Winnie Tinonetsana; Sipiwe Sibanda
Jurnal Comparative: Ekonomi dan Bisnis Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : Univesitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang

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Abstract

Public procurement systems in Zimbabwe have since been facing inefficiency challenges together with irregularities, and weak accountability. Forensic accounting has been promoted as a tool to enhance transparency in financial transactions. Unfortunately, quantitative evidence on forensic accounting’s impact on effectiveness of procurement system has always been remains to a low extent.  The relationship between transparency enhanced by FA and the efficacy of PPS was the chief purpose of this study. The quantitative methodology was employed in conjunction with the explanatory design. Data were gathered from 112 respondents obtained from various government of Zimbabwe departments. Likert scale items were used on structured questionnaires to measure TA1 and IPPS. Analysis of data was through employing the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). This tested the hypothesised causal relationship. Findings provided empirical evidence on how much transparency generated through forensic accounting translated into measurable improvements in procurement efficiency, compliance, and value for money, informing policy and institutional reforms.