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Enhancing University Grant Disbursement Systems for Educational Accountability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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This study aimed to explore existing challenges and propose strategic improvements for grant disbursement systems within a university educational context. A descriptive approach was used, employing a questionnaire comprising Likert-scale and open-ended items to gather data from participants engaged with the finance office. The findings showed recurring issues in communication, procedural complexity, and limited digital infrastructure. Respondents expressed moderate understanding of financial regulations, with significant delays caused by unclear processes and fragmented information flow. Because inefficient financial operations hinder timely project implementation and academic outcomes, the study recommends systemic enhancements such as streamlined procedures, online consulting tools, and an integrated tracking system. These interventions support transparent, responsive, and equitable resource management aligned with the objectives of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/ijert.v5i3.88051
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