The roles and Adaptation of Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) Free Balance on public finance management and service delivery in South Sudan

Chol Gabriel Majer, Ayuen Bol Mathew and Lual Daniel Kur
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Chol Gabriel Majer: MBA, PGDBA University of Juba, South Sudan
Ayuen Bol Mathew: PGDP, University of Juba, South Sudan
Lual Daniel Kur: University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), Beijing, China

International Journal of Science and Business, 2021, vol. 5, issue 8, 89-106

Abstract: Generally, the purpose of the study was to examine the roles and adaptation of Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) Free Balance, on public finance management and service delivery in South Sudan. The research adopted a mixed-method research design where qualitative and quantitative data were gathered using questionnaires, interviews and document analysis. The study used multistage sampling to pick the respondents for the questionnaires and interview. Results of analysis were presented in tables, various independent variables, identified as; Accountability, transparency, decision-making support, Management and efficiency-oriented and evaluation. Each attribute was analyzed in relation to the effect it has on Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS). Both Secondary and primary data were the main source considered as important source of this study by researchers. The primary data was subjected to tabulation using Advance excel as well as SPSS Software. Mixed method approach was significant qualitative and quantitative. The findings relate to the research questions that guided the study. The presentation of the results was done in line with specific objectives that guided the study.The researchers encountered many limitations while conducting the research when collecting the data. This study was limited to just four independent variables. These variables are not the only ones which determine implementation of IFMIS in National Government departments, as indicated by the strength of the analysis. The study was ones again limited by boundaries Government departments, where as IFMIS is implemented in the entire country, with even National Governments adopting it. Practical implications, originality/Value the study was that National Ministry of Finance and Planning should improve the financial data, organizes and makes access to financial information easy. The study concluded that, policies without appropriate implementation interventions are not effective in promoting IFMIS implementation. The study recommended that government of South Sudan to work on staff competency, right from recruiting qualified personnel, and embracing on on-job training on IFMIS operation.

Keywords: Entry; Limit Pricing; Complete information; Incumbent operators; Distance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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