EVALUATION OF BOARDS OF MANAGEMENT COST EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES AND THE STATUS OF SUBSIDIZED PROJECTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KIMININI SUB-COUNTY, KENYA

The current study sought to evaluate the cost effective strategies used by Boards of Management and the status of subsidized projects in public secondary schools in Kiminini Sub-County. The study adopted a survey design. Purposive random sampling technique was used to select 21 headteachers. Observation checklist and a questionnaire were used for data collection. The study concluded that completion of the subsidized projects in schools was significantly influenced by cost effective strategies employed by Boards of Management. The study recommended that the Boards of Management should be equipped with skills in financial management for effective management of finances.