# Why some actions need another review

Understand the difference between preparing a record and authorising it.

Type: Explanation

For: Owners, finance staff and attendance reviewers

Before you start: The academy's configured governance policy applies.

Reviewed: 2026-09-16

## A deliberate pause

Attendance sign-off, payment review and financial approvals can affect another person's record or an amount owed. A separate review helps catch mistakes before they become the accepted result.

In dual control, the required independent reviewer must complete the decision. Supported solo-control paths can impose a waiting period and additional verification. Being the owner is not a reason to bypass the policy the system applies.

## What to do while waiting

Check the record's status, required reviewer and any stated eligibility time. Ask the right person to review rather than submitting duplicate records. Recent multifactor verification may be required again for sensitive actions.

If you discover an error after approval, use the correction, return, unlock or void action appropriate to the record. A visible history is more useful than changing the past without explanation.

## Related guides

- [Capture, submit and review attendance](https://kelab.app/docs/attendance.md)
- [Review a payment and its evidence](https://kelab.app/docs/payment-evidence.md)
- [Prepare, approve and settle payroll](https://kelab.app/docs/payroll.md)
- [Protect your account and manage access](https://kelab.app/docs/security.md)