Entitlement Transactions#

The OpenSPP Ent Trans module records and manages all transactions related to entitlement redemptions. It provides a transparent and auditable history for both cash and in-kind benefits delivered to beneficiaries within social protection programs.

Purpose#

The OpenSPP Ent Trans module provides a comprehensive system for tracking the delivery of benefits, ensuring transparency and accountability in social protection programs. It accomplishes this by:

  • Recording Benefit Redemptions: Captures detailed information when a beneficiary redeems an entitlement, whether it's a cash transfer or an in-kind good or service. This ensures a complete record of every benefit delivered.

  • Ensuring Transaction Transparency: Maintains a clear and auditable history of all redemptions, linking each transaction to the specific entitlement, the service point where it occurred, and the device used.

  • Supporting Financial and Quantity Tracking: Records the monetary value of cash redemptions and the quantity of in-kind goods distributed, along with any remaining value or quantity on the entitlement.

  • Providing Operational Insights: Offers data on where, when, and by whom entitlements are redeemed, enabling program managers to monitor delivery efficiency and identify potential issues.

  • Guaranteeing Data Integrity: Utilizes unique transaction identifiers (UUIDs) to prevent duplicate records and ensure the accuracy of redemption data.

Dependencies and Integration#

The OpenSPP Ent Trans module integrates seamlessly with other core OpenSPP modules to provide a complete view of entitlement delivery:

  • G2P Registry Base: While not directly dependent, the entitlements tracked by this module are ultimately linked to registrants managed by the G2P Registry Base, ensuring that all transactions are tied to a specific beneficiary.

  • G2P Programs: This module relies on G2P Programs for the definition and management of cash entitlements and their associated program cycles. It records transactions against these defined cash entitlements.

  • OpenSPP Programs: Extending G2P Programs, OpenSPP Programs introduces in-kind entitlements. The Ent Trans module specifically records transactions for these in-kind benefits, linking them to the products and quantities defined in SPP Programs.

This module primarily serves as a data source for other modules requiring transaction history for reporting, auditing, and program evaluation.

Additional Functionality#

The OpenSPP Ent Trans module provides distinct functionalities for managing cash and in-kind benefit redemptions:

Cash Entitlement Transactions#

This feature allows for the detailed recording of cash benefit redemptions. Users can track the specific cash Entitlement redeemed, the Service Point where the transaction occurred, and the Service Point Device ID used. Each transaction is stamped with the Transaction Created date and time, and assigned a unique Transaction UUID to ensure data integrity. The system also records the Amount Charged by Service Point and the Value Remaining on the entitlement after redemption, using the appropriate Currency.

In-Kind Entitlement Transactions#

Similar to cash transactions, this functionality manages the redemption of physical goods or services. It records the specific in-kind Entitlement, the Service Point, and Service Point Device ID. Beyond monetary values, it tracks the Product redeemed, the Quantity distributed, and the Unit of Measure. This ensures precise inventory tracking for in-kind distributions, along with the Quantity Remaining on the entitlement. Each in-kind transaction also receives a unique Transaction UUID.

Transaction Audit and Traceability#

The module provides robust audit capabilities for all redemptions. Each transaction captures the POS User who processed it, along with optional Card Number and Receipt Number details, creating a comprehensive audit trail. This level of detail supports accountability and facilitates investigations into any discrepancies. The enforced uniqueness of the Transaction UUID ensures that every redemption event is distinctly identifiable.

Conclusion#

The OpenSPP Ent Trans module is critical for establishing transparency and accountability in benefit delivery, providing a comprehensive and auditable record of all cash and in-kind entitlement redemptions within OpenSPP.