UNAND Supports SDG 9 and SDG 16 through SAKU 3.0 Financial Management Digitalization

Padang, December 29, 2025 — Universitas Andalas (UNAND) continues to strengthen digital-based financial governance by organizing a socialization program on financial management business processes and technical guidance for the use of the SAKU Version 3.0 application.

The two-day activity was held at the UNAND Convention Hall on December 28–29 and was attended by financial management officials and finance administration staff across the university. The program was part of UNAND’s preparation to implement SAKU Version 3.0, which is planned to begin in January 2026.

The activity was attended by Dr. Hefrizal Handra, M.Soc.Sc., Vice Rector II for Finance and Asset Management. On the first day, the session began with a presentation on financial management business processes delivered by Dr. Suhanda, who explained the preparations and innovations carried out by UNAND in developing the latest version of SAKU.

Dr. Suhanda stated that SAKU Version 3.0 had gone through a long development process since the beginning of the year, including design updates, system development, trials, and simulations. With these stages completed, the application is now ready to be implemented within Universitas Andalas.

The workshop aimed to equip financial managers with a comprehensive understanding of financial management workflows as well as the technical skills needed to operate the latest version of the SAKU application. Through this training, UNAND seeks to ensure that all financial management actors are prepared to use the system effectively when implementation begins.

Dr. Hefrizal Handra appreciated the performance of the application development team under the Directorate of Information Technology. He emphasized that the process leading to SAKU Version 3.0 was not easy, as it involved various challenges, testing stages, and improvements before the system could be trusted and used optimally at UNAND.

Ade Priyanto, S.Kom., from the Directorate of Information Technology team, explained several improvements in SAKU Version 3.0 compared to the previous version. These include expanded user access for all actors involved in the fund disbursement process, digital approval of documents by authorized officials, and greater flexibility in document validation without having to wait for all files to be printed.

The development of SAKU Version 3.0 reflects UNAND’s commitment to using technology to support transparent, effective, and integrated financial governance across the university. By improving financial workflows and reducing dependence on printed documents, the application is expected to make administrative processes faster, more accountable, and more efficient.

This initiative supports SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by strengthening UNAND’s digital infrastructure for institutional financial management. Through the development of SAKU Version 3.0, the university demonstrates how information technology can be used to modernize administrative systems and support more efficient institutional operations.

The program also aligns with SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions because transparent, accountable, and integrated financial governance is an important foundation for strong public institutions. By introducing digital approval, wider system access, and clearer financial workflows, UNAND strengthens institutional accountability and improves the quality of its internal governance.

Through this activity, UNAND reaffirmed its commitment to building a more adaptive and accountable digital campus. The implementation of SAKU Version 3.0 is expected to become an important step in improving financial management services and supporting better governance at Universitas Andalas.