Abstract:
The evaluation of the government fiscal management information system
(GFMIS) had the following 3 objectives: 1) to evaluate the surroundings, inputs,
processes and system products; 2) to study problems and obstacles in the operation of;
and 3) to find guidelines for developing and improving the system through the
application of Context Input Process and Product (CIPP) Model of Stufflebeam. Both
qualitative and quantitative research was done using a questionnaire and in-depth
interviews to collect data from samples consisting of government officials directly
employed by Nonthaburi Province and that also used GFMIS.
Research findings indicated an overall evaluation at a moderate level with
some problems and obstacles remaining. Moreover, involved agencies were
unprepared from the start as a result of not having the opportunity to study the nature
of the problems, how to use GFMIS, or other information prior to system application.
Operating officers were also inexperienced because of constant turnover and changing
personnel and had limited knowledge in computer applications. Additionally, the
government budget allocation for GFMIS operation was insufficient which added the
burden of additional costs to each agency. The hardware equipment, including
networking system, lacks efficiency and the system has no stability. As well, there was
a lack of support and positive direction from management.
Evaluation results led to the following guidelines for developing and
improving the system. 1) The public sector should conduct studies on break-even
analysis, management background, future development guidelines and their readiness
regarding the system, in order to create the most optimal decisions towards the
government fiscal management of the country. 2) The government should set up a
long-term personnel development training plan. 3) Additional criteria to control and
monitor internal government systems should be systematically set up.