Blockchain Data Structures for Tracking DoD Budget Spending

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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.

Author(s):
Hayeri, Yeganeh M. ; Taylor, Ian
Author Organization(s):
Stevens Institute of Technology
Funding Organization(s):
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquistion and Sustainment, Washington , DC ; OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Final Report
Publication Date:
2022 Oct 17
Pagination:
30

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Engineered Resilient Systems
Descriptor(s):
blockchain, consensus algorithms, supply chain, organizational structure, contracts, intellectual property, smart contracts, contractors, department of defense, government procurement, governments, law, united states government, deployment, information systems, united states, logistics
Keyword(s):
blockchain data structure, smart concept deployment
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 Oct 27
Update Date:
2022 Dec 30