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Insights into Public Financial Management
Welcome to the Insights section of the FreeBalance website, where thought leadership meets practical expertise. Dive deep into our collection of resources designed to guide you through the complexities of public financial management. From in-depth white papers to specific product information, our content is curated to inform, inspire, and innovate.
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FreeBalance Overview Brochure
Find out more about why FreeBalance is trusted by more than 25 countries to support their public financial management, and learn more about the FreeBalance Accountability Suite™ by downloading our brochure.
Read MoreFreeBalance Accountability Suite™ Factsheet
The FreeBalance Accountability Suite™ is the only Public Financial Management (PFM) solution designed exclusively with government, for government. Get an overview of the features and benefits of the FreeBalance Accountability Suite™ in this factsheet.
Read MoreFreeBalance Accountability Platform™ Factsheet
Find out more about the features and benefits of our government-specific platform by downloading the FreeBalance Accountability Platform™ Factsheet.
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Get the newest perspectives on emerging trends and essential advancements in your industry. Browse through our latest collection of analyses, reports, and expert takes to stay ahead of the curve.
Public Financial Management Component Map
The PFM Component Map serves as a crucial tool for government leaders, providing a comprehensive framework to navigate PFM reforms and technology implementations effectively. Find out more in this Minister Brief. Minister Briefs Written by FreeBalance executives and senior subject matter experts, these short briefs are designed to summarize public finance and technology subjects for … <a href="https://freebalance.com/en/insights/minister-briefs/public-financial-management-component-map/">Continued</a>
Read MoreGovernment Project Management: Methodology
Many large Information Technology (IT) projects fail to achieve goals and deliver on-time and on-budget. Government IT projects tend to be even less successful than those in the private sector. In this Minister Brief we ask: How can project management approaches be refined to enhance the success of substantial government initiatives like Financial Management Information … <a href="https://freebalance.com/en/insights/minister-briefs/government-project-management-methodology/">Continued</a>
Read MoreGovernment Project Management: Common Project Understanding
How can project teams tasked with implementing financial management information systems (IFMIS) cultivate a common understanding among all stakeholders to mitigate project risks?
Read MoreWhat Is The Future of Government ERP?
Traditional ERP systems fall short in meeting the unique demands of public financial management. Find out why the future lies in Government Resource Planning (GRP) in this new white paper.
Read MorePFM Good Practice Guide
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is crucial for governments implementing integrated financial management information systems (IFMIS), encompassing not just initial costs but also long-term expenses like maintenance, upgrades, and training. Properly calculating TCO to include all factors ensures fiscal sustainability and value for money (V4M) in PFM reform. The FreeBalance Accountability Suite™ offers a lower … <a href="https://freebalance.com/en/insights/white-papers/pfm-good-practice-guide/">Continued</a>
Read MoreFreeBalance Partnerships Brochure
Our partner network helps us to deliver on our purpose-led mandate and we value the expertise, local knowledge and resources that partners bring to the table. Partners benefit from FreeBalance’s specialized government resource planning (GRP) expertise and solutions, which are designed exclusively for the public sector. Partnering with FreeBalance provides access to a robust platform, … <a href="https://freebalance.com/en/insights/company-information/freebalance-partners-brochure/">Continued</a>
Read MoreSocial Services Solution Factsheet
Based on our Commercial-off-the-Shelf software solution, the FreeBalance Accountability Suite™, this package of modules offers an end-to-end solution for any government ministry, department or agency involved in social security. Download the FreeBalance Social Services Solution Factsheet to understand how FreeBalance helps governments and public sector bodies to manage social services such as pension funds, welfare programs … <a href="https://freebalance.com/en/insights/product-information/social-services-solution-factsheet/">Continued</a>
Read MoreFreeBalance Advisory Services Brochure
With nearly 40 years of global experience, FreeBalance is a leader in public financial management (PFM) reform, dedicated to improving citizen wellbeing. Our advisory services are tailored to help governments enhance fiscal transparency, accountability, and governance. We specialize in PFM reform sequencing, government resource planning, and crisis response, providing solutions that align with national development … <a href="https://freebalance.com/en/insights/freebalance-services/freebalance-advisory-services/">Continued</a>
Read MoreThe FreeBalance Approach to PFM Reform
Many within the Public Financial Management (PFM) community think that FreeBalance is an software company that happens to build PFM solutions for improved governance and transparency. Actually, it’s the other way around… FreeBalance is a PFM specialist firm that happens to build software – something we discovered when we were helping the Government of Canada … <a href="https://freebalance.com/en/insights/white-papers/the-freebalance-approach-to-pfm-reform/">Continued</a>
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