Approval Threshold Policy
An approval policy defines what waits for a human — the control that keeps agents fast without unreviewed spend.
The policy
Auto-approve under: [$].
Require approval over: [$].
Queue owner: [NAME].
Response target: [15 MIN].
Escalation after: [1 HOUR → NAME].
Enforcement
Transactions over the threshold return FLAGGED and route to the queue.
Policy → rule
{
"approval_threshold": {"over": 500, "currency": "USD", "action": "flag"}
}Material spend waits for a human.
FAQ
What's a good starting threshold?
Your largest 'no review needed' purchase — typically $100–$500.
Who should own the queue?
The budget owner: finance ops, platform lead, or team lead.
Related
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