GRB 2.0: Budgetary Resources Management Solution for Local Authorities
Context & Challenges
As part of the REMO program, which focuses on strengthening local governance and modernizing public services in Tunisia, GRB 2.0 (Budgetary Resources Management) aims to modernize the financial management of local authorities and accelerate their digital transformation.
The new version builds on GRB 1.0, whose architecture and operating model presented several limitations:
- Fragmented data: A separate database for each local authority.
- Outdated architecture: Client-server architecture and decentralized on-premise infrastructure.
- Limited interoperability: Restricted data exchanges with other financial systems, resulting in duplicate data entry and reprocessing.
- Need for a modern and scalable foundation: To support the digitalization of local authorities and the integration of new services.
Solution & Contribution
think tank developed and implemented GRB 2.0, a solution dedicated to managing the financial resources of Tunisian local authorities.
The solution covers the entire revenue management lifecycle, from revenue assessment and recording to collection and recovery, while enhancing efficiency, transparency, and traceability.
Sector :
E-Government
Beneficiary :
Ministry of the Interior (Local Affairs)
Funded by :
GIZ
Contracting authority:
GIZ
Key features
- Local taxation: Assessment and management of local taxes (TIB, TNB, TCL, TH).
- Taxpayer management: Tracking of taxpayer records, statuses, and obligations.
- Revenue & collection management: Receipts, bulk payments, fees, and other revenue.
- Fines & penalties: Management of notices, issuance, tracking, and payment.
- Revenue recovery: Reminders, notices, penalties, outstanding payments, etc.
- Assets & contracts: Management of contracts, concessions, leases, sales, and agreements.
- Financial oversight: Collection history, off-budget transactions, and state transfers.
Results & Impact
- Unified budgetary reference framework: A centralized source of reference providing greater visibility into local finances.
- Optimized revenue collection: Improved monitoring and management of municipal taxes and fees.
- Greater financial transparency: Enhanced traceability of financial operations and reliable data for oversight bodies.
- Enhanced interoperability: Automated data exchanges with public information systems, including the National Unique Citizen Identification System and the National Business Register (RNE).
- +2,000 users covered: Including municipal staff, revenue officers, and public accountants.
