Influence of Internal Audit Control and Integrity System as Predictors towards a Strong Good Governance

Abstract

This study aimed to determine if internal audit control and integrity system were predictors of good governance. 325 teaching personnel of the Department of Education, Division of Tagum City were the respondents of this research. The statistical tools used were Mean, Pearson-r, and Regression Analysis. Quantitative non-experimental research utilizing correlational technique with regression analysis was the research design of this paper. Results revealed that the level of internal auditing in terms of risk management, internal control, and compliance and consulting was very high. The level of integrity system obtained a descriptive equivalent of very high in terms of strategic alliance, strategic planning, and fraud control. For the level of good governance, it obtained a very high level of results in terms of rule of law, responsiveness, transparency, and vision and mission. There was a positive significant relationship between internal audit control and integrity system to good governance. Overall, the two independent variables are predictors of good governance.