The Role of Digital Accounting in Combating Ghost Workers in Nigerian Public Institutions: A Case Study of the Federal Civil Service
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Background of the Study
The issue of ghost workers—nonexistent employees receiving salaries—has been a longstanding challenge in Nigeria’s public sector. This practice results in significant financial losses for the government, diverting public funds that could be used for essential services (Okoro & Ezeani, 2023). Digital accounting systems have emerged as powerful tools to combat ghost workers by providing centralized, accurate, and transparent payroll management.
The Federal Civil Service has been one of the key areas where the Nigerian government has focused its efforts to combat the ghost worker problem. Through digital accounting systems, such as the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), the government aims to ensure that payroll records are accurate and fraud-free. This study examines the role of digital accounting in identifying and eliminating ghost workers in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service.
Statement of the Problem
Ghost workers continue to be a significant problem in Nigeria’s public institutions, including the Federal Civil Service. Despite efforts to address this issue through various reforms, financial leakages continue, and the ghost worker problem remains pervasive (Abiola et al., 2024).
This study investigates the role of digital accounting systems, particularly IPPIS, in combating ghost workers in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service and explores the extent to which these systems have been successful in reducing payroll fraud.
Objectives of the Study
- To assess the effectiveness of digital accounting systems in combating ghost workers in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service.
- To evaluate the impact of digital accounting systems in improving payroll accuracy and transparency.
- To identify challenges in implementing digital accounting systems in the public sector and suggest solutions.
Research Questions
- How effective are digital accounting systems in combating ghost workers in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service?
- What impact has the implementation of digital accounting systems had on payroll accuracy and transparency?
- What challenges hinder the full implementation of digital accounting systems in combating ghost workers?
Research Hypotheses
- Digital accounting systems significantly reduce the incidence of ghost workers in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service.
- The implementation of digital accounting systems improves payroll accuracy and transparency.
- Challenges such as inadequate training and system resistance hinder the full implementation of digital accounting systems in Nigeria’s public institutions.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study focuses on the role of digital accounting systems, particularly IPPIS, in combating ghost workers within Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service from 2015 to 2025. Limitations include the difficulty of obtaining accurate payroll data and the potential reluctance of government officials to provide sensitive information.
Definitions of Terms
- Digital Accounting Systems: Electronic systems for managing, recording, and reporting financial transactions.
- Ghost Workers: Nonexistent or fraudulent employees on government payrolls who collect salaries.
- Federal Civil Service: The administrative body responsible for managing the Nigerian government’s operations at the federal level.
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