Abstract: The general objective of this study was to analyze the effect of public procurement practices on performance contracts in local government in Rwanda. This research study focused on 74 staff members from Kirehe district. The researcher used SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 25) for data analysis. The coefficient for needs identification was 0.210, indicating that every unit increase in needs identification leads to a 0.210 increase in performance contracts. This effect is statistically significant (β = 0.210, t = 2.958, sig. = 0.005). The result indicates the importance of accurately identifying needs in enhancing performance contracts. The coefficient for cost estimation is 0.184, meaning that a one-unit increase in cost estimation corresponds with a 0.184 increase in performance contracts. This influence is statistically significant (β = 0.184, t = 2.592, Sig. = 0.012). Supplier sourcing has a statistically significant influence on performance contracts, with a coefficient of 0.448 (β = 0.448, t = 5.398, Sig. = 0.000). Lastly, the terms of payment also show a significant effect on performance contracts, with a coefficient of 0.155 (β = 0.155, t = 2.013, Sig. = 0.047). These findings highlight the critical roles of needs identification, cost estimation, supplier sourcing, and terms of payment in improving performance contracts in Kirehe District. Kirehe District should conduct periodic reviews of performance contracts to ensure that the quantitative and qualitative targets remain relevant and achievable in the context of evolving community needs and market conditions.

Received April 5, 2020; Revised June 25, 2020; Accepted June 26, 2020

Abstract: Central Government Releases conduct decision making closer to people to improve governance and service delivery. This study was conducted to establish whether financial releases and social accountability practices had a significant effect on service delivery in Mayuge Local government, Uganda. The study adopted both descriptive and explanatory research design to identify, analyze and describe the relationship between variables. The study population was Mayuge Local government officials from all the counties. This study used multiphase sampling technique to select
the subjects of study. A pilot test was conducted to detect weaknesses in design and instrumentation. Cronbach’s alpha
was used to test for internal reliability of each variable used in the study. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. The findings revealed that government releases had a significant effect on service delivery in Mayuge Local government in Uganda. Specifically, the study found that financial releases and social accountability practices all had positive and significant effect on service delivery. However, social accountability had a significant effect on service delivery independently but not jointly. The study concluded that government releases had a significant effect on service delivery. The study recommends that financial releases and social accountability
practices need to be facilitated to improve service delivery in Mayuge Local government in Uganda.