TITLE:
Challenges Affecting Effective Implementation of Financial Management Information Systems in Local Government Authorities in Tanzania as Part of the Digital Ecosystem
AUTHORS:
Liliane Pasape, Ernest Godson
KEYWORDS:
Financial Management Information System, Local Government Authorities, Digital Ecosystem, Tanzania
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Financial Risk Management,
Vol.11 No.3,
August
2,
2022
ABSTRACT: This study examined the obstacles to the efficient implementation of the
Financial Management Information System (FMIS) by Tanzanian local government
authorities. To formulate and test the dependency of variables, the researchers
used both descriptive and inferential statistics, including a chi-square test.
According to the findings, FMIS deployment faces technical, user, and
organizational-related challenges. The study recommended that the Tanzanian
government, through the Ministries of Finance and Planning, President’s Office
Regional Administration, and Local Government Authorities, continue to offer a full commitment to ensuring the effective
implementation of FMIS by guaranteeing the constant supply of electricity in
all district councils; the supply of modern computing machines; good organizational management; as well as staff facilitation and
motivation. In addition to the internal workforce, the engagement of qualified
firms and consultants from the private sector to assist with the implementation
of successful change management is strongly advised.