An evaluation of Integrated Personnel Payroll and Information System (IPPIS) effectiveness and implementation in Gombe State

Abstract

This study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of Integrated Personnel Payroll and Information System (IPPIS) in Gombe State. It aimed at examining the effectiveness of the implementation IPPIS in ensuring safety and integrity of civil servants’ personal information, reducing payroll fraud and helping government in planning and budgeting. A survey research design was used in conducting the study. The population of the study is made up of all the 40 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the State. However, five (5) MDAs were selected base on judgemental sampling and their peculiarity to the objective of the study. Primary source of data collection was employed to obtain information. A total of 65 copies of questionnaire were administered for the purpose of this study. However, 60 copies were correctly completed and returned. Inferential statistics of chi-square (X2) was used in testing the stated hypothesis of the study. Data obtained were analysed using inferential statistics and it was found that the implementation of IPPIS helps in reducing payroll fraud and corruption, ensuring safety and integrity of civil servant and helps government in planning and budgeting thereby bringing efficiency and transparency in management of personnel costs of Gombe State government . Based on the findings, the study concludes that the implementation Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) ensured civil servants personal information safety and integrity. It reduced payroll fraud and also helps the government in planning and budgeting. The study recommends that Gombe State government should ensure stringent controls and frequent checks that can reduce the risk of payroll fraud, regular audit of payroll and intermittent staff verification exercises at least once a year.