DOI: 10.36347/sjebm.2018.v05i08.008

Pages: 773-778

This research paper examined if the introduction of integrated personnel payroll information system (IPPIS) could eradicate ghost worker from the payroll in Nigeria’s public service. The historical research method was adopted Based on the findings, it was concluded that the implementation and deployment of Integrated personnel and payroll management system (IPPIS) have to a great extent reduced the incentive, capacity and opportunity of fraudulent individuals to perpetrate payroll fraud at all levels. However, there are some challenges: There are technological barriers Most of the IPPIS staff has not been exposed to oracle training. Major MDA’s are yet to connect to the IPPIS platform over a virtual private network. Thus, it is recommended that MDAs at all levels should key into the IPPIS platform in line with the Federal Government Public sector reform agenda to minimize payroll fraud in Nigeria.