Audit Tracking On Tasks

Odoo's Project and Task Management module provides excellent tracking capabilities, but it lacks a detailed audit log for task changes. The Audit Tracking on Tasks feature enhances task management by introducing an automated logging system that captures and records key changes made to a task.

With this feature, users can monitor task progress, analyze historical changes, and ensure accountability within projects. The system automatically logs modifications and displays them inside a new "Logs" tab in the task form.

How It Works:

1. Whenever a task is updated, the system automatically records key changes.
2. The recorded logs are stored in a dedicated Logs tab inside the task.
3. Logged details include:
   1. Stage Changes (e.g., "Task moved from 'To Do' to 'In Progress'")
   2. Deadline Modifications
   3. Assigned User Updates
   4. Priority Changes
   5. Time Spent or Worklog Updates
   6. Status Modifications
4. Each log entry includes a timestamp and the user who made the change.
5. The logs cannot be manually altered or deleted, ensuring a secure audit trail.

Example Use Case

A Project Manager at a software development company wants to track how tasks progress through different stages.

1. Before this feature, there was no structured way to see when a task was moved from "In Progress" to "Done" or who changed the due date.
2. With this feature, the manager can check the Logs tab to view a detailed history of stage changes, assignments, and deadline modifications, ensuring full transparency and accountability.

Key Benefits

1. Enhanced Accountability
   Tracks who made changes and when, ensuring full transparency.
2. Improved Project Oversight
   Helps managers and teams review task progress efficiently.
3. Better Compliance
   Provides an immutable log of task modifications for auditing purposes.
4. Increased Efficiency
   Eliminates the need to manually track task changes in external documents or notes.
5. Historical Tracking
   Offers insights into work patterns and bottlenecks, helping improve workflow optimization.

Conclusion

The Audit Tracking on Tasks feature brings greater transparency and accountability to task management in Odoo. By automating change logging and providing a Logs tab for easy access, teams can track task progress, analyze historical changes, and ensure efficient project execution.