ASSESSMENT OF FIXED ASSET DISPOSAL PRACTCE IN THE CASE OF Addis Ababa CITY ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICE

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess fixed asset disposal practice in Addis Ababa city Administration Public Procurement and disposal service. The study employed descriptive survey design and involves both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Data were collected from 53 core processes of AAPPPDS, selected 59 public bodies and 19 bidders by using simple random/ judgmental/purposive sampling techniques were used for distribution of questionnaires. In addition to primary data, secondary data were used. The study showed problems of disposable fixed asset planning, poor recording of fixed asset history, used outdated fixed asset disposal manuals, regulations, directives and lack of awareness and weak implementation of information communication technology system. For effective and efficient fixed asset disposal public bodies should submit their needs on time by containing full history were a precondition for AAPPPDS planning, update proclamations, directives and GOFAMM manuals, use professionals and had to change the attitudes of staffs and public bodies by creating awareness. In addition adopting and establish technology based fixed asset disposal system were recommended.