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Government and public sector

Track Every File, Approval and Citizen Request in One View

A government department runs on files moving between desks, approvals waiting on the right officer, and citizen service requests that need a status someone can check.

Why It Matters

Why It Fits

File movement tracked the way your desks already work

Files already move between specific desks in a known order. The system mirrors that order, logging which desk holds a file, how long it has been there, and what it is waiting on.

  • No new numbering scheme forced on existing files.

One system instead of three separate tools

ERP integration keeps existing records connected, custom software covers the workflow no generic module handles, and AI removes the manual work of checking file status across desks. All three are scoped as one engagement.

  • Connects to your existing ERP or e-governance system.
  • Custom modules for department-specific workflow.
  • AI surfaces status, officers still decide.

What It Covers

How File and Approval Tracking Works

Every file logged the moment it enters the department

Whether a file arrives physically or digitally, it is logged against a file number, applicant and department code, so it can be tracked from the first day.

  • Physical and digital file entry both logged.
  • Linked to existing department file numbers.
  • No re-numbering of legacy files.

Status visible at every desk the file passes through

As a file moves from desk to desk for review or sign-off, its current location and time spent there is visible to authorized staff, with delay flags for files stuck past a set number of days.

  • Current desk and stage always visible.
  • Delay flags for files past a set threshold.
  • History of every desk a file has passed through.

A clear record of who approved what, and when

When a designated officer approves or closes a file, the decision is logged with date, officer and stage, giving you a complete, audit-ready record without extra paperwork.

  • Approval decisions always made by the officer, not the AI.
  • Full audit trail from intake to closure.
  • Ready for RTI response or external review.

What's Included

Six areas we build for government departments

Citizen Service Request Tracking

A trackable status for citizen requests, from intake to the desk currently handling it.

Document & Record Management

Scanned and digital records tied to the correct file, searchable by file number, applicant or desk.

Compliance & Audit Reporting

Movement records and timestamps ready for internal review, RTI response or external audit.

Inter-Department Coordination Tracking

Visibility into files that need sign-off from another department, without repeated follow-up calls.

Budget & Expenditure Tracking

Budget lines, sanctioned amounts and expenditure recorded against the relevant file or scheme.

How It Works

From your current file process to a running system

Step 1

Map

We review how files, approvals and citizen requests move through your department today.

Step 2

Scope

We agree which file types, desks and reports are covered, and a fixed timeline.

Step 3

Build

ERP integration, custom modules and AI tracking are built and tested against real files.

Step 4

Launch

The system goes live desk by desk, with close support in the first weeks.

Step 5

Support

The same team stays available as new file types or reporting needs come up.

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FAQ

Questions we are asked

What does TCB Infotech actually build for a government department?

We build file and approval workflow tracking, citizen service request tracking, document and record management, and compliance reporting, combining ERP integration, custom software and AI into one system scoped around how your department currently moves files.

Does this replace our existing e-governance or department system?

No. The system connects to your existing ERP or e-governance system rather than replacing it, so file numbers, department codes and existing records stay intact.

How are file movement and audit records handled?

Every file's stage, movement between desks and time at each stage is logged, giving you an audit-ready trail for reviews and RTI requests without manual record compilation.

How long does a typical engagement take?

Most government department engagements move from process mapping to a working pilot in 8 to 14 weeks, depending on how many file types and approval chains are in scope.

What happens after the system goes live?

The same team stays available for support, fixes and changes as your department's processes evolve, rather than handing the system off after launch.

Does the AI approve files or make policy decisions?

No. The AI tracks file status, flags delays and surfaces which files are pending at which desk. Approvals and policy decisions always remain with the designated officer.

Get File Tracking Built Around Your Department

Free consultation. Tell us how you work today and we scope the ERP, software or AI that fits.