IMPACT OF GHANA INTEGRATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIFMIS) ON ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY AT THE COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN GHANA: THE CASE OF WIAWSO COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of Ghana Integrated Management Information Systems on Transparency and Accountability at Wiawso College of Education. The study adopted the positivist philosophy. Quantitative data were gathered from 70 administrative staff of the Wiawso College of Education. using survey questionnaires. The study … See more

The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of Ghana Integrated Management Information Systems on Transparency and Accountability at Wiawso College of Education. The study adopted the positivist philosophy. Quantitative data were gathered from 70 administrative staff of the Wiawso College of Education. using survey questionnaires. The study employed the complete enumeration method (Census) for the respondents. The descriptive survey design was used. The partial least squares structural equation modelling technique was used to analyse the main objectives of this study using SMART PLS version 3.3. The major findings of the study were: governance system, commitment of senior management, employee commitment, ICT infrastructure, organisation culture, back-up power plant and funding are the major factors that can influence the successful implementation of GIFMIS; GIFMIS significantly influence accountability; and GIFMIS significantly influence transparency. It is recommended that, Public firms should be encouraged to implement GIFMIS since it ensures effective accountability and transparency.

See less