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Automated financial services key to reducing corruption: Salehuddin

Published : Tuesday, 1 October, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 226
Business Correspondent
 
Advisor for Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed highlighted the crucial role of automation of government financial services in curbing resource misuse and corruption.

He further noted that integrating various financial service platforms into a unified management system would enhance transparency and accountability in financial operations.
The more services are provided through automated platform, reducing the need for direct interaction with service providers, the more corruption will decline, leading to uninterrupted services to citizens, he added.

The Finance Adviser was addressing as chief guest on Monday at the inauguration of various online platforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of financial services, said a press release.

He stressed on the importance of developing skilled personnel and consistently updating the systems to maintain the effectiveness of these automation platforms.

The newly introduced services include an updated iBAS++ website, an A-Chalan portal, a Life Verification app for pensioners, a paperless online Last Payment Certificate (LPC), an Online Leave Management System for government employees to manage leave requests and approvals, an Online Government Housing Non-Claim Certificate, and the iBAS SAFE mobile app for submitting salary and allowance bills and accessing employment-related information.

The event was attended as special guests by Md. Nurul Islam, Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh, Md. Saifullah Panna, Secretary, Office of the Chief Advisor; Md. Abdur Rahman Khan, Secretary of the Internal Resources Division (IRD) and NBR chairman and Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky, Secretary of the Economic Relations Division (ERD).

Finance Secretary Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumder presided over the meeting while Mohammad Saiful Islam, Additional Secretary and National Program Director of Strengthening Public Financial Management for Service Delivery (SPFM) made a presentation. 

Md. Nurul Islam underscored the indispensable role of quality accounting and auditing procedures in ensuring effective public financial management. He explained that these practices are critical for efficient and cost-effective use of public funds.

NBR Chairman Md. Abdur Rahman Khan said various operations within NBR have been automated to deliver transparent services to the public. 

These automation efforts have been integrated with iBAS++ to broaden service offerings while ensuring transparency and accountability.

ERD Secretary Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky emphasized the importance of inclusive financial management to support second-generation economic reforms, ensuring long-term sustainable financial practices.

Finance Secretary Dr. Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder stressed on the importance of modern technology-driven Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) for effective government financial management. 

Mohammad Saiful Islam showcased the vital role of various online services from the finance division in ensuring sound financial management. 

He introduced a state-of-the-art website designed to maximize benefits for service recipients, featuring real-time data on 'A-Chalan,' 'EFT,' G2P, pensions, and personal ledger accounts.

Additionally, he discussed about iBAS SAFE mobile app for efficient service delivery, and various online processes to simplify the acquisition of government housing certificates and refunds.



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