Understanding the TPRS Upgrade by the Controller & Accountant General’s Department

The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has recently implemented an important upgrade to the Third Party Reference System (TPRS), which affects how employees access and manage their financial transactions. This new upgrade, aimed at enhancing efficiency and security, comes with a set of new procedures that every employee must familiarize themselves with.

Key Features of the TPRS Upgrade

The TPRS upgrade introduces a streamlined process for employees to manage their financial obligations directly through the E-payslip portal. The following are the steps outlined in the upgrade:

1. Access E-payslip with Username and Password:
   Employees must first log into their E-payslip portal using their unique username and password. This step ensures that only authorized personnel can access sensitive financial information.
2. Ensure Your Bio Picture is Uploaded on Your E-payslip:
   As part of the upgrade, employees are required to upload a biometric picture to their E-payslip account. This step enhances security by ensuring that the account is linked to the employee’s identity.
3. Generate Mandate Number and PIN from the E-payslip Portal:
   After securing access to the portal and ensuring the bio picture is uploaded, employees must generate a mandate number and a PIN. This mandate number is crucial for initiating any TPRS transaction.
4. Present Mandate Number to TPI to Initiate TPRS Transaction:
   To begin a TPRS transaction, employees must present the generated mandate number to the Third Party Institution (TPI). This process simplifies the initiation of transactions such as loan applications.
5. Present Mandate PIN to TPI to Complete TPRS Transaction:
   The final step involves presenting the mandate PIN to the TPI to complete the transaction. This two-step verification process ensures that transactions are secure and authenticated.

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Significant Change: No More Loan Advance Form Submission

One of the significant changes introduced by the TPRS upgrade is the elimination of the need for employees to submit loan advance forms and authority notes manually. With the upgrade, all transactions are managed electronically, reducing the paperwork and processing time. This not only streamlines the process but also reduces the risk of fraud and errors associated with manual submissions.

Implications for Employees

The TPRS upgrade is a major shift towards a more secure and efficient system for handling financial transactions within the public sector. Employees are encouraged to promptly update their E-payslip profiles by uploading their bio pictures and familiarizing themselves with the new process to avoid any delays in their financial transactions.

The CAGD has assured employees that these changes are part of a broader effort to improve the security and efficiency of public financial management systems. As the TPRS upgrade rolls out, it is expected to bring about significant improvements in how employees interact with their financial service providers.

For further information, employees are advised to contact the CAGD or visit their E-payslip portal for detailed instructions on navigating the new system.

Conclusion

The upgrade to the TPRS by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department marks a significant improvement in the management of financial transactions for public sector employees. By following the outlined steps, employees can ensure they are fully integrated into the new system, benefiting from enhanced security and streamlined processes.

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