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How Approval Policies work in Pemo

Updated over a month ago

Approval policies in Pemo give you full control over company spending. They let you decide who approves expenses and under what conditions. This ensures every transaction is tracked, authorized, and aligned with your company’s budget.

What are Approval Policies?

Approval policies are rules you set in Pemo to manage expense requests. They define:

  • Who needs to approve a transaction

  • The conditions that trigger an approval (e.g., spend amount, department, or category)

  • How many approval levels are required

How Approval Policies Work

  1. Set Rules – Admins create policies based on spend limits, teams, or expense categories.

  2. Trigger Approvals – When an employee makes a request, Pemo checks if it needs approval.

  3. Get Notifications – The approver is instantly notified in the app.

  4. Approve or Decline – Approvers review details and take action with one click.

  5. Track in Real-Time – All approvals and rejections are logged for transparency.

Types of Approvals You Can Set

  • Single-Level Approval – One manager approves all requests.

  • Multi-Level Approval – Different managers approve based on spend thresholds.

  • Conditional Approval – Rules trigger approvals only for specific teams or categories.

Benefits of Using Approval Policies

  • Stay in Control – No surprises with company spending.

  • Save Time – Automated workflows remove back-and-forth approvals.

  • Stay Compliant – Every expense is properly authorized and logged.

Next Steps
Want to set up your first policy? Check out our guide

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