Institutional Control Mechanisms as a Strategic Approach to Combating Financial and Administrative Corruption and Enhancing Institutional Integrity

Abstract

This study aimed to explore institutional control mechanisms as a strategic approach to combating financial and administrative corruption and enhancing institutional integrity. The study focused on the following key aspects: first, the reality of applying institutional control mechanisms within organizations and their effectiveness in limiting financial and administrative corruption; second, the role of institutional control mechanisms in regulating administrative and financial behavior and reducing manifestations of corruption within institutions; third, the most influential institutional control mechanisms in promoting institutional integrity and minimizing corruption; and fourth, the main organizational and administrative obstacles that limit the effectiveness of institutional control mechanisms in combating financial and administrative corruption. The descriptive method was adopted due to its suitability for the study’s objectives. The study reached findings indicating that the application of these mechanisms varies and is effective when supported by administrative commitment, identifying internal auditing, accountability, and transparency as the most influential factors.