Ways by which the Internally Generated Fund (IGF) of Local Governments can be improved include:

• Recruitment of quality and competent revenue staff: Hiring skilled personnel to manage revenue collection processes effectively.
• Outsourcing of revenue collections: Engaging competent commission collectors to enhance the efficiency of revenue collection.
• Setting revenue targets: Establishing clear revenue targets for revenue collectors to drive performance.
• Proper supervision: Ensuring effective supervision of revenue staff to prevent revenue leakages and ensure accountability.
• Rotation of revenue staff: Rotating revenue staff to prevent collusion and complacency.
• Accurate data collection: Collecting and updating accurate data to improve revenue forecasts and collection strategies.
• Public education and sensitization: Educating the public on how revenue collected will benefit the community, thereby encouraging compliance.
• Periodic valuation of taxable properties: Regularly valuing and revaluing taxable properties to ensure accurate property rate collections.
• Motivation of revenue staff: Providing incentives, including periodic awards, to motivate revenue staff and increase productivity.
• Introduction of electronic payment systems: Implementing electronic payment systems to make revenue collection more efficient and reduce leakages.