ABOUT NAFAA
The National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) is a key institution within the Government of Liberia, dedicated to providing essential services to the public. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of citizens through effective service delivery, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. The National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) was created by an Act of National Legislation on October 9, 2017. It functions as a fully-fledged autonomous body pursuant to the Public Authorities Law of the Republic of Liberia.
The Challenge
The National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA used manual sign-in sheets to track employee attendance. This outdated approach was vulnerable to fraud, time-consuming to process, and failed to meet modern workforce management standards.
Key challenges included:
This fragmentation caused a cascade of problems:
- Buddy Punching” & Time Fraud: Employees could clock in for absent colleagues using traditional manual sign-in sheet, leading to inaccurate work hours and payroll inflation.
- Slow Processing Times: Manual data compilation at the end of each pay period required 40+ hours of administrative work, delaying payroll processing.
- Limited Real-Time Visibility:
Management had no access to live attendance data, making it difficult to monitor shift coverage, overtime, and absenteeism patterns.
- Integration Gaps: Attendance data didn’t sync seamlessly with payroll and HR systems, requiring duplicate data entry and increasing error risks.
What did
MWETANA do
MWETANA implemented SmartPass as an advanced attendance management system combining biometric verification and facial recognition technology tailored to NAFAA security and operational requirements.
The Solution Highlights:
- Dual-Layer Identity Verification: SmartPass integrated fingerprint biometrics with facial recognition technology to eliminate identity fraud and buddy sign-in completely.
- Contactless Facial Recognition: Employees could clock in/out using touchless facial scanning, enhancing hygiene and speed during health-sensitive periods.
- Real-Time Attendance Dashboard:
Management gained instant access to live attendance data, shift coverage, late arrivals, and absenteeism patterns through an intuitive dashboard.
- Automated Payroll Integration:
The system seamlessly synchronized verified attendance data with existing payroll software, eliminating manual data transfer.
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- Advanced Security Features:
Multi-factor authentication, anti-spoofing technology, and encrypted data storage ensured maximum security. - Mobile & Web Management: Administrators could manage the system, generate reports, and monitor attendance from any device.
The Result
- 100% elimination of buddy punching and time theft
- 85% reduction in administrative time spent on attendance processing
- Real-time monitoring of workforce presence across all shifts
- 99.9% accuracy in attendance records and payroll calculations
- Enhanced security with fraud-proof identity verification
- Contactless operation supporting workplace health protocols
The technology that we use to support SmartPass
TypeScript
C#(.NET)
MS SQL
Azure
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