The role of digital transformation in enhancing the efficiency of financial management in the Iraqi public sector: A survey study at the Southern Branch of the Oil Products Distribution Company

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Asst Lect. Mustafa Ahmed Mohsin
Asst Lect. Al-Hassan Ali Al-Attar
Asst Lect. Salah al-Din Abdul Mahdi Salim

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 Abstract  .This study examines the role of digital transformation in improving financial management efficiency at the Oil Products Distribution Company – Southern Branch. Using a descriptive-analytical approach and a questionnaire distributed to 36 employees, the study analyzes digital infrastructure, digital human resources, and digital organizational culture. The results show an acceptable level of digital transformation and a significant positive impact on financial management efficiency. The study concludes that digital transformation is a key tool for enhancing financial performance and supports further investment in digital systems and skills development..

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Ahmed , A. L. M., Ali Al-Attar, A. L. A.-H., & Abdul , A. L. S. al-D. A. (2026). The role of digital transformation in enhancing the efficiency of financial management in the Iraqi public sector: A survey study at the Southern Branch of the Oil Products Distribution Company . The Gulf Economist, 42(68), 317–356. Retrieved from https://tge.uobasrah.edu.iq/index.php/tge/article/view/237
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Asst Lect. Mustafa Ahmed Mohsin , University of Basra / College of Administration and Economics

Asst Lect. Mustafa Ahmed Mohsin    

                   

University of Basra / College of Administration and Economics

Asst Lect. Al-Hassan Ali Al-Attar, University of Basra / College of Administration and Economics

Asst Lect. Al-Hassan Ali Al-Attar

University of Basra / College of Administration and Economics

Asst Lect. Salah al-Din Abdul Mahdi Salim, University of Basra / College of Administration and Economics

Asst Lect. Salah al-Din Abdul Mahdi Salim 

University of Basra / College of Administration and Economics

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