The college of micronesia?federated states of micronesia has been granted funding to implement an advanced digital timekeeping system that integrates the microix time and attendance module with the…

The College of Micronesia–Federated States of Micronesia (COM-FSM) received a $161,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875) on November 3, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2029. The grant funds the implementation of an advanced digital timekeeping system that integrates the MicroIX Time and Attendance Module with COM-FSM's MIP Abila Payroll and HR systems using secure iris recognition biometric technology. This system will replace manual and email-based timesheet processes with real-time, automated attendance tracking across all college campuses in the four FSM states.

Project activities include procurement and installation of iris recognition biometric devices at all campuses, system integration with existing payroll and HR databases, vendor-led training sessions for payroll, HR, and IT staff, and development of comprehensive training materials including manuals, quick-reference guides, and video tutorials. COM-FSM will conduct a pilot test at the main campus before rolling out the system institution-wide and will establish monitoring and evaluation tools to track system performance and user adoption. The initiative is designed to significantly reduce payroll processing time, improve accuracy, and ensure compliance with FSM labor laws and accreditation requirements.

The college of micronesia?federated states of micronesia has been granted funding to implement an advanced digital timekeeping system that integrates the microix time and attendance module with the college?s MIP abila payroll and HR systems. Using secure iris recognition biometric technology, the project will replace manual and email-based timesheet processes with real-time, automated attendance tracking. This will significantly reduce payroll processing time, improve accuracy, and ensure compliance with FSM labor laws and accreditation requirements across campuses in all four states. Activities to be performed include: ? Procure and install iris recognition biometric devices at all campuses. ? Integrate microix with MIP abila and the HR database. ? Conduct vendor-led ?train-the-trainer? Sessions for payroll, HR, and IT staff. ? Develop training manuals, quick-reference guides, and video tutorials. ? Pilot test the system at the main campus, then roll out to all locations. ? Establish monitoring and evaluation tools to track system performance and user adoption.