Digital technologies and financial performance in local government in Kabale District local government, Uganda

Abstract

This study was set to examine the effect of digital technologies on
financial performance at Kabale District Local Government. The
predictor variables under study were integrated financial management
systems, programme-based budgeting system and integrated personnel
and payroll system while financial performance was the outcome
variable. The study followed a cross sectional survey design. Data
from 139 respondents was collected and analyzed quantitatively
complemented with qualitative analysis. Since descriptive analysis
entailed description of a single variable and its attributes, frequency
tables were used to present the data. At the bivariate level, a Pearson
correlation matrix was conducted to ascertain the relationships
between the predictor variables and the dependent variable. A linear
regression model was used to fit the data. Research findings from the
regression model show that integrated financial management systems
(R=862), programme-based budgeting system and integrated
personnel (R=756 and integrated personnel and payroll system
(R=829) have a positive significance on the financial performance at
Kabale District local government. The main conclusion drawn from
this research is that integrated financial management systems,
programme-based budgeting system and integrated personnel and
integrated personnel and payroll system have a significant effect on
service delivery. The study therefore recommends that there is need for
putting more efforts on integrated financial management systems,
programme-based budgeting system and integrated personnel and
integrated personnel and payroll system for fortitudes of making
financial performance as a custom at Kabale District local government