From Inputs to Impact: How AI-Enabled OneStream Is Powering Outcome-Based Budgeting in the Public Sector
Governments around the world are under pressure to deliver better outcomes with fewer resources. Traditional input-based budgeting, which focuses on the allocation of resources to departments and programs without a clear link to performance or outcomes, no longer meets the demands of citizens, auditors, or policymakers. The shift toward Outcome-Based Budgeting (OBB) is gaining momentum, and technologies like OneStream are emerging as key enablers of this transformation.
At Tech&Touch, we’ve partnered with government entities to help them move beyond conventional budget planning to embrace intelligent, AI-powered budgeting systems that align public funds with policy results. This case study explores how OneStream’s unified platform, infused with advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, empowers ministries of finance to revolutionize the budgeting cycle—from planning and execution to monitoring and reporting.
The Challenge
Most public finance entities are trapped in siloed budgeting systems. These legacy tools require manual consolidation, produce backward-looking reports, and offer little transparency into how spending decisions drive real-world outcomes. Ministries often struggle to:
- Link expenditures to policy outcomes
- Monitor budget execution in real time
- Forecast accurately using historical data
- Adapt quickly to economic or policy shocks
- Engage in multi-year and cross-agency planning
This inefficiency leads to waste, misalignment, and poor fiscal performance, all of which undermine public trust.
The Solution: OneStream + Tech&Touch
To address this, Tech&Touch collaborated with a leading Ministry of Finance to implement OneStream’s Intelligent Finance Platform. The transformation included:
Unified Financial Planning Environment
OneStream replaced fragmented spreadsheets and standalone tools with a single platform for budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and reporting.
AI-Driven Forecasting and Scenario Planning
Using built-in AI/ML algorithms, ministries can now predict budget outcomes, analyze trends, and run what-if scenarios across economic sectors—helping policy teams simulate the impact of decisions before committing funds.
Outcome-Based Budgeting Models
We worked with public finance teams to design performance-based budget frameworks, where allocations are tied to KPIs and measurable results. Departments now justify budgets based on impact, not just historical expenditure.
Real-Time Oversight and Budget Execution Monitoring
OneStream provides live dashboards and automated alerts, helping ministries track spend efficiency, flag anomalies, and course-correct during the fiscal year—ensuring financial discipline and transparency.
Seamless Integration with GFMIS and COA
Tech&Touch ensured full integration with the government’s GFMIS, redesigned COA structure, and sectoral financial systems, delivering a smooth digital workflow across ministries and agencies.
Tech&Touch’s Role
At Tech&Touch, our advisory team didn’t just implement a system—we architected a transformation. Our value-add included:
- Designing the OBB framework aligned with national strategies
- Mapping COA segments and performance indicators
- Customizing OneStream to fit public finance workflows
- Building AI-based forecasting models and dashboards
- Training ministry staff and institutionalizing capabilities
- Ensuring policy alignment across budgeting, planning, and evaluation
We operate at the intersection of technology, policy, and performance, bridging the gap between IT implementers and public sector reformers.
Results Achieved
After implementing OneStream with Tech&Touch advisory support, the Ministry realized:
- 40% reduction in time spent on budget preparation
- 100% visibility into outcome-linked budget allocations
- Real-time tracking of 500+ performance indicators across agencies
- Faster response to budget reallocation needs and economic shifts
- Increased citizen trust, backed by transparent performance reports
Looking Ahead
This case marks a critical step toward modern public financial management. With OneStream as the engine and Tech&Touch as the navigator, governments can shift from budget control to budget impact—creating lasting public value through smarter financial decisions.
Let’s Build the Future Together
If your ministry or agency is considering modernizing its budgeting and planning capabilities, Tech&Touch is your transformation partner. We combine deep knowledge of government reforms, leading-edge platforms like OneStream, and the ability to translate policy into intelligent action.
