Conceptual Design: A Critical Element of a Successful Government Financial Management Information System Project

Author/Editor:

Abdul Khan ; Mario Pessoa

Publication Date:

April 30, 2010

Electronic Access:

Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file

Disclaimer: This Technical Guidance Note should not be reported as representing the views of the IMF. The views expressed in this Note are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF management.

Summary:

This technical note describes need of conceptual design as a critical element of a government financial management information system project. Governments are increasingly turning to computerized financial management systems to help them respond to the demand for better information. This note describes the conceptual design for government financial management information systems (GFMIS), and explains why is it critical to the success of a GFMIS project. Key factors that influence the preparation of the conceptual design are discussed. The main stakeholders in the preparation of the conceptual design are also elaborated.

Series:

Technical Notes and Manuals No. 2010/007

Subject:

Notes:

Full text also available in Spanish

English

Publication Date:

April 30, 2010

ISBN/ISSN:

9781455275434/2075-8669

Stock No:

TNMEA2010007

Pages:

25

Please address any questions about this title to publications@imf.org