Enhancing Financial Staff Performance and Productivity Through Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS)

This study explores Enhancing Financial Staff Performance and Productivity through Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) within the selected Implementing Units of DepEd Division of Sorsogon Province. As financial management increasingly relies on technology for decision-making and operational efficiency, understanding how FMIS influences financial personnel is crucial. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of performance metrics with qualitative interviews of financial staff who were the end-users of FMIS.Key findings revealed that maximal utilization and effective FMIS implementation significantly enhances the accuracy and speed of financial reporting, leading to improved decision-making capabilities. Additionally, the study identifies critical factors such as user training, system integration, and technological capacity that influence the successful adoption and utilization of FMIS. Furthermore, the study explored the challenges encountered by the financial staff in the utilization of FMIS, as well as their coping and suggestions for further improvement of FMIS. The results demonstrated a positive correlation between FMIS usage and staff productivity, highlighting its role in reducing manual workloads and enabling focus on strategic and financial tasks. This thesis contributes to the existing literature by providing insights into the dynamics between technology and human performance in finance in the Department of Education, offering practical recommendations for the department seeking to optimize its financial operations through FMIS. Ultimately, it underscores the importance of aligning technological investments with staff capabilities to achieve superior outcomes within the DepEd Finance community.