Emurwon, Abudukeri2026-10-142026-10-142026Emurwon, A.(2026). Financial accounting practices and service delivery in Pallisa town council, Pallisa district local government. [Unpublished undergraduate research report]. Busitema University.https://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/10898Undergraduate research reportThis study examined the effect of financial accounting practices on service delivery in Pallisa Town Council, Pallisa District Local Government. The study was guided by three objectives: to examine the effect of financial reporting on service delivery, to assess the effect of budgetary control on service delivery, and to determine the effect of financial accountability on service delivery. Descriptive research design employing quantitative approaches was used Primary data were collected using structured questionnaires to collect data from 28 staffs of Pallisa Town Council. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) through descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis and regression analysis. The findings revealed that financial reporting, budgetary control and financial accountability independently positively and significantly related to service delivery in Pallisa Town Council. The study concluded that effective financial reporting, budgetary control, and financial accountability improve transparency, accountability, efficient resource utilization, and decision making, thereby enhancing service delivery in PTC. The study recommends strengthening financial reporting systems, improving budget monitoring and control, enhancing accountability through regular audits and compliance with financial regulations, and providing continuous capacity building for staff involved in financial management. Future studies should adopt mixed research methods and extend similar research to other local governments to improve the generalizability of the findings. Key words: Financial accounting, accounting practices, service delivery, Pallisa town council, local governmentenArticle