Sassoya Primary School embraces digital accounting for greater transparency

In a move toward financial transparency and resource accountability, St Patrick's Sassoya Primary School in the Yangoru Saussia District has officially launched the MYOB Lite Accounts Monitoring System, becoming one of the first rural schools in East Sepik to adopt digital accounting software.

The launch ceremony, held yesterday at the school grounds, was attended by community leaders, educators, and former students who played a pivotal role in initiating the project.

Among them were Dr Wesley Rambaio and Adrian Lohuip, both alumni of Sassoya Primary, whose professional expertise and commitment to education development led to the successful integration of the MYOB system.

“This system will not only help the school manage its limited resources more effectively, but it also sends a strong message to potential development partners that Sassoya Primary is serious about financial integrity and accountability Rambaio said.

The MYOB Lite system will enable the school to monitor income, expenditures, and asset management with greater precision, reducing the risk of mismanagement and enhancing trust among stakeholders.

Yangoru Saussia District Development Authority Board Member Jethro Hembeminga, who officiated the event, commended the school’s leadership and urged them to maintain the system diligently.

“Financial integrity is the backbone of sustainable development. I encourage the Board and Administration of Sassoya Primary to uphold this system and set an example for other schools in the district,” he said.

The launch marks a significant step forward in modernizing school administration in rural Papua New Guinea, aligning with broader goals of educational reform and community empowerment.

With continued support from alumni and local authorities, Sassoya Primary School is poised to become a model for digital transformation in education across the region.