Integrated Financial Management Information Systems: Guidelines for effective implementation by the public sector of South Africa

Background: Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) can improve public sector management by providing real-time financial information to managers in order to enhance their decision-making capabilities. The South African Public Service is currently busy with the implementation...

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Main Author: Christoffel J. Hendriks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2012-12-01
Series:South African Journal of Information Management
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Online Access:https://sajim.co.za/index.php/sajim/article/view/529
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spelling doaj-a520e331ce19475b9b8d0730ae0da4df2020-11-24T22:30:01ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Information Management2078-18651560-683X2012-12-01141e1e910.4102/sajim.v14i1.529453Integrated Financial Management Information Systems: Guidelines for effective implementation by the public sector of South AfricaChristoffel J. Hendriks0University of the Free StateBackground: Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) can improve public sector management by providing real-time financial information to managers in order to enhance their decision-making capabilities. The South African Public Service is currently busy with the implementation of an IFMIS. However, the implementation of such a project has proved to be a very demanding undertaking and has not been met with resounding success. Objectives: The research was conducted in order to identify the challenges and risks that are involved in the implementation of the IFMIS in South Africa. After identification of the challenges and risks, solutions or guidelines were developed that may make the implementation more successful. Method: The methodology that was used is that of a literature study where theories were explored and used to solve a research problem. Based on the theoretical research, solutions and guidelines were developed to solve challenges and risks experienced. Results: The results indicated that there are a number of challenges involved with the implementation of an IFMIS. A set of best practice guidelines was developed that may make the implementation more successful. Conclusion: The sheer size and complexity of an IFMIS poses significant challenges and a number of risks to the implementation process. There are, however, critical success factors or best practices that can be used for the project to succeed. It is recommended that these best practices be used by the South African Public Service.https://sajim.co.za/index.php/sajim/article/view/529Information systemsfinancial managementaccountability
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Integrated Financial Management Information Systems: Guidelines for effective implementation by the public sector of South Africa
South African Journal of Information Management
Information systems
financial management
accountability
author_facet Christoffel J. Hendriks
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title Integrated Financial Management Information Systems: Guidelines for effective implementation by the public sector of South Africa
title_short Integrated Financial Management Information Systems: Guidelines for effective implementation by the public sector of South Africa
title_full Integrated Financial Management Information Systems: Guidelines for effective implementation by the public sector of South Africa
title_fullStr Integrated Financial Management Information Systems: Guidelines for effective implementation by the public sector of South Africa
title_full_unstemmed Integrated Financial Management Information Systems: Guidelines for effective implementation by the public sector of South Africa
title_sort integrated financial management information systems: guidelines for effective implementation by the public sector of south africa
publisher AOSIS
series South African Journal of Information Management
issn 2078-1865
1560-683X
publishDate 2012-12-01
description Background: Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) can improve public sector management by providing real-time financial information to managers in order to enhance their decision-making capabilities. The South African Public Service is currently busy with the implementation of an IFMIS. However, the implementation of such a project has proved to be a very demanding undertaking and has not been met with resounding success. Objectives: The research was conducted in order to identify the challenges and risks that are involved in the implementation of the IFMIS in South Africa. After identification of the challenges and risks, solutions or guidelines were developed that may make the implementation more successful. Method: The methodology that was used is that of a literature study where theories were explored and used to solve a research problem. Based on the theoretical research, solutions and guidelines were developed to solve challenges and risks experienced. Results: The results indicated that there are a number of challenges involved with the implementation of an IFMIS. A set of best practice guidelines was developed that may make the implementation more successful. Conclusion: The sheer size and complexity of an IFMIS poses significant challenges and a number of risks to the implementation process. There are, however, critical success factors or best practices that can be used for the project to succeed. It is recommended that these best practices be used by the South African Public Service.
topic Information systems
financial management
accountability
url https://sajim.co.za/index.php/sajim/article/view/529
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