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    To analyse the benefits of Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) in Payroll Management at the Ministry of Finance.
    (University of Lusaka, 2024) DAKA, Emma
    This study investigated the benefits of Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) implementation in payroll management at the Ministry of Finance in Zambia. Previous challenges in payroll management, including delayed payments, inaccuracies, manual processes, and transparency issues, prompted the adoption of IFMIS. However, the transition from manual to digital systems posed implementation challenges. The research objectives focused on assessing IFMIS effectiveness in detecting double payments, early addition of new employees to the payroll, payroll reconciliations, and detecting ghost workers. A mixed-methods approach involving self-administered questionnaires was employed, targeting 220 personnel from various departments within the Ministry of Finance Headquarters. The study's findings revealed that IFMIS has contributed positively to payroll management efficiency. Specifically, IFMIS showed commendable performance in detecting double payments, early integration of new employees into the payroll, successful payroll reconciliations, and detecting ghost workers. The study reports high success rates in IFMIS's ability to detect double payments (75%), early addition of new employees to the payroll (85%), and successful payroll reconciliations (80%). Moreover, IFMIS demonstrated effectiveness in detecting ghost workers, with 65% success reported. These findings highlight the significant impact of IFMIS on improving the efficiency and accuracy of payroll management at the Ministry of Finance in Zambia. However, challenges reported by participants underscore the need for continuous optimization and refinement of IFMIS implementation to ensure sustained effectiveness. This research contributes valuable insights into the practical implications of technology adoption in public financial administration, emphasizing the importance of addressing implementation nuances for successful integration and maximizing benefits.