Top 5 Thesis Topics on Salary Garnishment and Financial Accountability in Public Service

Source: GMA News Online

Let me convince you to make this a thesis.

A city councilor once thought his government salary would shield him from debt collectors. He lost a case that did not even find him criminally guilty, only financially liable. He argued his salary was protected because it came from public funds. But the Supreme Court disagreed. Now his monthly pay can be legally garnished until his debt is paid in full.

Here’s what’s really wrong. There are no clear boundaries on financial accountability for public officials. And many still believe they are immune from the rules that apply to ordinary people. The law is finally catching up, but the conversation in schools and institutions is still far behind. We need to talk about financial ethics, debt, and responsibility in public service. And we need to ask why it took this long to get here.

Who Can Use These Topics

This research is ideal for students and professionals pursuing the following courses or strands:

College Programs:

• Political Science

• Public Administration

• Legal Management

• Criminology

• Finance or Accounting

Senior High School Strands:

• HUMSS

• GAS

• ABM

5 Thesis Topic Ideas

1.The Relationship Between Public Office Tenure and Financial Accountability Awareness

This study explores whether years in public office influence awareness and practices around personal financial liabilities.

Target Respondents

• Elected Local Government Officials

• Appointed Public Officers

2.Impact of Salary Garnishment Laws on Public Employees' Debt Repayment Behavior

This research looks into how knowledge of garnishment laws affects how government workers handle debt.

Target Respondents

• Government Employees

• Human Resource Officers in LGUs

3.Perceptions of Legal Immunity Among Elected Officials in Local Governments

This study investigates how public officials understand their legal responsibilities regarding financial obligations.

Target Respondents

• Barangay Captains and Councilors

• City and Provincial Officials

4.Public Awareness of Rule 39 of the Rules of Court in Civil Liability Cases

This research explores how familiar the general public and public employees are with the garnishment of salaries under this rule.

Target Respondents

• Government Workers

• College Students in Political Science or Law

5.Financial Ethics Training and Its Effect on Accountability in Public Service

This study investigates whether formal ethics training reduces financial misconduct and civil liability cases among public servants.

Target Respondents

• Civil Service Trainees

• Public Officials Who Completed Ethics Courses

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