K-P launches integrated IT portal
Developed with technical support from the FCDO-funded Sub-National Governance (SNG) Programme, the Integrated IT Portal is set to revolutionize financial oversight and governance across 181 public sector entities (PSEs) in K-P.
This centralized platform features real-time financial and operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), interactive dashboards, and automated reporting mechanisms. It empowers the Corporate Governance Unit (CGU) of the Finance Department to monitor, manage, and enforce fiscal discipline effectively.
The formal launch of the portal took place in Peshawar, with Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur as the chief guest. The event was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister on Finance, Muzammil Aslam, senior government officials, and representatives from partner organizations.
Currently, the K-P government oversees 183 public sector entities, including autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, universities, teaching hospitals, municipal service delivery units, and other public organizations. This new portal enhances financial oversight and operational efficiency across these entities, making K-P the first province in Pakistan to implement such a system.
With its launch, the use of the IT portal is now mandatory for all public sector entities in the province. The system offers advanced financial performance indicators, interactive dashboards, and an automated reporting mechanism to facilitate better decision-making, monitoring, and governance.
During the event, the first-ever Service Delivery Performance Monitoring Report was also presented. Initially piloted in three departments, the report has now been extended to all government departments and subordinate entities.
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