OpenSPP Entitlement Transactions

Warning

Work in Progress: This document is actively being developed and updated. Content may be incomplete or subject to change.

This document details the OpenSPP Entitlement Transactions module within the OpenSPP platform. This module is responsible for recording and managing transactions related to entitlement redemptions, providing a transparent and auditable history of benefit disbursement. It caters to both cash and in-kind entitlements, offering dedicated models and views for each type.

Purpose

The OpenSPP Entitlement Transactions module primarily focuses on:

• Transaction Recording: Captures detailed information for every entitlement redemption, including date, time, service point, user, and remaining entitlement value.

• Audit Trail: Provides a comprehensive history of entitlement transactions, enabling tracking of benefit disbursement, identifying potential issues, and supporting financial reconciliation.

• Cash & In-Kind Support: Offers dedicated models and views for cash-based and in-kind entitlement transactions, accommodating the specific data points required for each type.

• Integration with Program & Registry Modules: Seamlessly integrates with the [OpenSPP Programs](OpenSPP Programs)(#openspp-programs-module-documentation) module and relevant registry modules to link transactions back to specific entitlements, programs, and beneficiaries.

Module Dependencies and Integration

1. spp_programs:

   • Relies heavily on this module to access entitlement information.

   • Links each transaction to its corresponding entitlement record, enabling tracking of redeemed amounts against total entitlement value.

2. g2p_registry_base:

   • Utilizes the base registry module indirectly through the [OpenSPP Programs](OpenSPP Programs)(#openspp-programs-module-documentation) module.

   • Links transactions to the relevant registrant profiles, providing context and enabling analysis of benefit distribution at the beneficiary level.

3. g2p_programs:

   • Integrates with program data to associate transactions with specific programs and cycles.

   • Allows for program-level analysis of transaction trends, service point utilization, and overall program performance.

Additional Functionality

• Cash Entitlement Transactions Model (spp.entitlement.transactions):

  • Records transactions for cash-based entitlements, capturing details such as:

    • Transaction UUID: Provides a unique identifier for each transaction.

    • Card Number: Stores the beneficiary's card number used for redemption.

    • Service Point: Identifies the location where the transaction occurred.

    • User: Records the system user who processed the transaction.

    • Amount Charged: Captures the amount of the entitlement redeemed in the transaction.

    • Value Remaining: Tracks the remaining balance of the entitlement after the transaction.

• In-Kind Entitlement Transactions Model (spp.inkind.entitlement.transactions):

  • Manages transactions for in-kind entitlements, including details like:

    • Product: Specifies the particular good or service redeemed.

    • Quantity: Records the number of units of the product dispensed.

    • Quantity Remaining: Tracks the remaining quantity of the entitlement after the transaction.

• Dedicated Tree Views:

  • Offers separate tree views for both cash and in-kind transactions, providing clear and organized displays of transaction data.

  • Views are filterable and searchable, enabling users to easily find and analyze specific transactions or trends.

• Menu Integration:

  • Integrates seamlessly into the OpenSPP menu structure, providing easy access to transaction data for authorized users.

Conclusion

The OpenSPP Entitlement Transactions module is a crucial component of OpenSPP, ensuring the accurate recording, tracking, and auditing of benefit disbursements. Its integration with core program and registry modules provides a holistic view of program operations, enabling better monitoring, evaluation, and ultimately, improved delivery of social protection benefits.