The FreeBalance Accountability Platform

The FreeBalance Accountability Platform is pure-web Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE) Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) platform designed for government financial management.  Applications are deployed via Java Server Pages (JSP) supporting centralized, decentralized and hybrid deployment models.

Platform

The FreeBalance Accountability Platform is a technical software platform designed for government.

  • Platform Foundation to support GRP modules operating on a wide variety of operating System, database, computer and Internet browser platforms including open source and commercial options.
  • Integrated Development Environment built on Eclipse to enable governments to develop specialized and unique GRP modules.
  • Systems Management to support maintaining Systems, users and groups while managing archival, retrieval and system integrity check.

Capacity Building

Capacity Building functionality is integral to the FreeBalance Accountability Platform design.

  • Adaptable Help and Documentation updates standard system help and documentation to show government practices and assist users.
  • Knowledge Management tools to support government practice knowledge bases.
  • Change and Task Management tools to support government reform and modernization.

Information Security

The FreeBalance Accountability Suite is deployed securely in government information environments.

  • Authentication and Authorization includes strong access and identity management.
  • Digital and Electronic Signatures includes biometric integration.
  • Secure Cheque Printing meets financial standards.

 

Graphical User Interface

The FreeBalance Accountability Platform uses the following Graphical User Interface (GUI) to interact with the end-user:

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  1. Search - Search keywords to be directed to a particular entity.
  2. Workspace Name - Provides the title of the current entity.
  3. Mode Selector - Choose the Mode.  The user can create a new entity, search the System for an existing entity, or view results.  By default, the screen will be in Search Mode.
  4. Workspace - The space displaying configurable parameters specific to the current screen.
  5. Tabs - Displaying sub-workspaces within the current entity.  Click to Tab to view the corresponding Workspace.
  6. Workspace Command Buttons - The icons provide applicable work functions for the current entity.
  7. List - Displays a list of applicable entities.  Headings are displayed at the top of the list to describe the category.
  8. User Menu - The menu provides users with available features of the application.
  9. Personalized User Menu - The menu consists of saved directory unique to the particular user.
  10. Mode - Describes the current Mode selected.  By default, the user will be in Search Mode.
  11. Navigation Path - The screen directory.  The navigation path acts as a guide to the location of a particular entity.
  12. Find Tool - Presents a list of existing data entires relating to the current entity.
  13. Language Bar - Language options are represented by national flags.  Click the flag to change language setting to the corresponding language.
  14. Help - The Help icon provides a link to on-line FreeBalance Help site.
  15. Internal Messages - The number of unread messages is displayed.  A green icon indicates a new message.
  16. Session Details - Indicates the user currently logged in and language setting.  Click Logout to log off of the application.