Operations Engine

Financial Controls & Cost Governance

iCore financial controls enforce budgets, approvals, and payment conditions — ensuring every dollar spent is authorized, verified, and defensible.

Budget Enforcement by Design

Financial limits are enforced at every stage — preventing unauthorized commitments before they occur.

Budget Thresholds

Define spending limits by asset, workflow, or portfolio.

Pre-Authorization

Require budget approval before work is released.

Scope-Based Cost Caps

Prevent spend outside approved scope definitions.

Variance Detection

Identify cost deviations before they escalate.

Multi-Level Approval Controls

Financial approvals follow defined authority chains — ensuring accountability and preventing bypass.

Tiered Approvals Stage-Gated Authorization Role-Based Authority Approval Enforcement Approval Audit Logs Escalation Rules

Payment Protection & Release Controls

Payments are protected by verification — ensuring funds are released only after validated completion.

Inspection-Based Release

Prevent payment until inspections pass.

Hold & Retainage Logic

Apply holds or retainage until conditions are met.

Milestone Payments

Release funds in stages based on progress.

Dispute Safeguards

Pause payment during disputes or remediation.

Real-Time Cost Tracking

Financial visibility is continuous — enabling leaders to monitor spend, commitments, and exposure in real time.

Commitment Tracking Exposure Visibility Cost Variance Portfolio Cost Views Spend Anomaly Detection Role-Based Financial Views

Financial Governance & Defensibility

Every financial decision is traceable — supporting audits, compliance reviews, and dispute resolution.

Audit Trails

All approvals, changes, and payments logged.

Policy Enforcement

Prevent policy violations through system controls.

Dispute Readiness

Defensible financial records tied to evidence.

Executive Oversight

Govern spend without disrupting operations.