Abstract:
The main aim of this study was to assess the factors influencing the implementation of the
Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) in the Ministry of Revenue in
Ethiopia. To achieve this objective, descriptive and explanatory survey designs were used,
supplemented by both quantitative and qualitative data. The target populations of the study
included the directorates of general administrative services, human resources development,
inspection, internal audit, government accounts, budget, tax policy, the IFMIS team, and the
Information Technology Directorate. The sampling technique employed was probability
sampling, specifically simple random sampling. Data collection was carried out through surveys
using questionnaires and interviews. Data from interviews were analyzed thematically, while
data obtained through questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively using descriptive and
inferential statistics, regression analysis, and correlations, using SPSS version 20. The main
findings of the study revealed that the factors affecting the effective use of the IFMIS system
included information communication technology, capacity and skills, top management
commitment, and change management in implementation. The study also identified crucial issues
hindering IFMIS implementation: inadequate networks, lack of skills upgrading courses,
insufficient resources, absence of a monitoring committee, directors not assuming leadership
roles, and lack of commitment from top management. Similarly, the study found there was a
statistically significant and positive relationship between information communication
technology, capacity and skills, top management commitment, and change management in
implementation, and effective implementation of IFMIS. Based on the findings, the researcher
recommends that the organization strengthen the capacity of the IFMIS team by ensuring the
retention of important personnel involved in the system's development and implementation. This
can be achieved by aligning salaries and employment terms with the private sector and
providing ongoing capacity-building training for staff
