Baghdad – IA
Finance Minister Taif Sami confirmed on Monday that automation plays a vital role in reducing corruption and reducing financial waste.
The Ministry stated in a statement received by the (INA), that “Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, met with the Strategic Planning and Federal Service Committee, and important issues were discussed related to following up on the government program implemented in the various formations of the Ministry, as well as following up on mechanisms for developing institutional performance and activating automation systems.” In the sectors related to the work of the Ministry and the development of banking work according to the comprehensive banking system and its application in all banks to ensure the simplification of procedures for opening accounts as well as transfer operations, and represents a step to move from paper transactions to electronic ones to provide the best services to citizens.”
The statement added, “During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the measures taken to improve work efficiency at customs ports, enhance revenues, and facilitate the movement of goods,” noting that “automation plays a vital role in reducing corruption and reducing financial waste, in addition to the electronic payment system (pos) as a step.” “To speed up the completion of transactions, reduce financial and administrative corruption, save a lot of time and effort, and implement the unified treasury account project, which represents a qualitative leap in the management of public money in order to keep pace with financial and economic progress.”
She continued, “With regard to the tax sector, the Ministry has reached advanced stages in automating taxes in coordination with the Supreme Committee for Tax Reform, ensuring improved efficiency and reducing errors, enhancing transparency and ensuring tax compliance, which has contributed to increasing government revenues and improving services provided to citizens, as has been achieved.” Shedding light on the retirement sector and the most important steps taken to facilitate and simplify the procedures for disbursing salaries and ensuring the provision of services in a faster and more transparent manner,” noting that “the Minister called on the advanced staff to implement the remaining reforms in accordance with the government program to improve the administrative and financial performance in federal institutions, and the meeting dealt with the aspect of combating corruption.” The Ministry has made great strides in this aspect by using modern methods, systems and advanced electronic programs to reduce this scourge.”
She pointed out, “Mechanisms for developing human cadres in various sectors were discussed, by providing the necessary training and qualifications to enhance employees’ capabilities and achieve the highest levels of performance. The Minister stressed the importance of cooperation between government agencies to ensure the achievement of national goals and advance economic and social development, and for her part, The Chairman of the Parliamentary Planning Committee praised the Ministry’s performance and excellence in implementing the provisions of the government program and its major role in developing the financial sector and maximizing budget revenues through advanced and modern programs. The meeting was attended by the Chairman and members of the Sovereign Strategic Planning Committee, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance and the General Directors of all the Ministry’s formations.