Blockchain Data Structures for Tracking DoD Budget Spending
Abstract
This study aims to develop a blockchain data structure and a prototype to track budgeting as funds flow between the DoD elements. The objective of the project is to improve insights into transactions to enable acquisition funding flexibility and to better spend tracking information for DoD planning, management, and macro balancing. In this project, a prototype for organizing a blockchain data structure is proposed with the aid of graph analysis concepts. Since obtaining real-world data for DoD budget management proved difficult, we utilized a high-level data structure based on samples provided during this project as a surrogate for a more realistic dataset. Upon developing a preliminary roadmap, and a graph network demonstrating DoD fund transfers, seven novel use cases have been proposed to show the applicability of this solution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 17, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1183381
Entities
People
- Ian J. Taylor
- Yeganeh M. Hayeri
Organizations
- Stevens Institute of Technology