Strengthening the integration of information systems is one of the steps UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta is taking to support the digital transformation of personnel administration within the Ministry of Religious Affairs. By interconnecting the Personnel Management Information System (SIMPEG) with the Web-Based Payroll Application (AGW), the management of personnel data and salary payment administration is expected to become more effective, accurate, and efficient.

The effort was discussed at the SIMPEG and AGW Interconnection Monitoring session, held in the Meeting Room on the 2nd floor of the University Administration Center (PAU) on Friday (10/16/2026). The session was attended by the Head of the Bureau of General Administration and Finance (AUK), the Head of the Bureau of Academic Administration, Student Affairs, and Cooperation (AAKK), division heads, the finance team leader, the planning team leader, the personnel team leader, and other related teams.

Dr. H. Ahmad Hidayatullah, M.Pd., Head of the Bureau of Finance and State Property (BMN) at the Secretariat General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, attended as the resource person. He stressed the importance of responsive administrative services, cross-unit coordination, and proactive resolution of problems to support smooth service to employees and work units.

In his view, managing financial administration needs to be supported by an understanding of regulations as well as the ability to build coordination so that various issues can be handled appropriately. In this way, the systems and procedures in place not only support accountability but also drive improvements in service quality.

Besides discussing financial services, Ahmad Hidayatullah also highlighted the need to evaluate how the remuneration system is applied at universities with Public Service Agency (BLU) status. He said reward mechanisms should take contributions and workloads into account proportionally, including for special assignments that are not yet covered by the regular remuneration scheme.

During the discussion session, the Head of the AUK Bureau at UIN Sunan Kalijaga appreciated the presentation because it offered perspectives for administrators at the university, faculty, and institute levels in dealing with financial governance issues. He also raised the challenge of aligning expectations for timely incentive payments with the disbursement mechanisms that apply in universities.

The discussion also covered the challenges of managing personnel and financial administration in universities, including the importance of data synchronization and coordination among units to support smooth services. Strengthening information systems needs to be accompanied by human resource readiness and alignment of work processes so that implementation runs optimally.

Through this monitoring session, UIN Sunan Kalijaga strengthens coordination among units in support of implementing the SIMPEG and AGW interconnection. This step is expected to foster personnel administration governance that is increasingly integrated, accountable, and responsive, while also supporting digital transformation in state Islamic higher education institutions. (humassk)