OpenSPP Program Entitlement Basic Cash Spent#

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This document details the SPP Program Entitlement Basic Cash Spent module within the OpenSPP platform. This module extends the functionality of the g2p_programs module to specifically handle the tracking of cash spent for basic cash entitlement programs.

Purpose#

The SPP Program Entitlement Basic Cash Spent module provides a straightforward mechanism for:

  • Tracking Cash Spending: Allows program administrators to record the amount of cash spent by beneficiaries against their allocated entitlements.

  • Calculating Remaining Balances: Automatically calculates the remaining balance for each entitlement based on the initial amount and the recorded spending.

  • Monitoring Entitlement Utilization: Facilitates the monitoring of how beneficiaries are utilizing their allocated cash benefits.

Module Dependencies and Integration#

  1. G2P Registry: Base (g2p_registry_base): Inherits core registry functionality for managing beneficiary information.

  2. g2p_programs:

    • Extends the Entitlement (g2p.entitlement) model to include cash spending tracking.

    • Leverages program and cycle structures for organizing and managing entitlements.

Additional Functionality#

  • Spent Amount Tracking: Introduces a new field, spent_amount, within the Entitlement (g2p.entitlement) model to record the amount of cash spent by the beneficiary.

  • Automatic Balance Calculation: Automatically computes the remaining balance (balance) for each entitlement by subtracting the spent_amount from the initial_amount.

  • Currency Support: Utilizes the existing currency_id field from the Entitlement model to ensure accurate tracking of spending in the appropriate currency.

Integration with Other Modules#

This module seamlessly integrates with the g2p_programs module by directly extending the Entitlement model. This integration allows for:

  • Centralized Entitlement Management: Cash spending information is directly associated with the corresponding entitlement record within the program cycle.

  • Streamlined Reporting: Enables the generation of reports that combine entitlement data (initial amount, validity period) with spending information (spent amount, balance).

  • Enhanced Monitoring and Evaluation: Provides program administrators with a comprehensive view of entitlement utilization, supporting better decision-making and program adjustments.

Conclusion#

The SPP Program Entitlement Basic Cash Spent module offers a simple yet effective solution for tracking cash spending within basic cash entitlement programs. By extending the core functionality of the g2p_programs module, it ensures seamless integration and enhances the overall management and monitoring of program benefits.