When authorizations are processed during the normal workflow for any report, there are several possible types of authorization that may be required - each having a slightly different requirement. The following Authorization Types are possible:

Signature
This is the most basic type of authorization and merely involves attaching a digital signature to the reports workflow.

Hours
Includes both a digital signature and a field where a number of hours may be included - this should be used for reports that require an approval for a set number of hours. The approved hours are then included in budget reports and override the calculated hours when the system computes any reimbursement associated with the report.

Amount
Similar to Hours this type also includes a digital signature but rather then a number of hours it includes an approval for an amount of money associated with the report. The approved amount is then included in budget reports and overrides any calculated reimbursement amount computed by the system.

Payment
This type also includes a digital signature but an amount of money paid is specified. This is used by the system when comparing amounts approved vs amounts paid in budget reports.

Accept/Print
This is a special type of authorization that is designed to facilitate rapid bulk processing of reports. It should only be used when no human intervention is required (ie the report has already been verified and/or approved) and need only me marked has having been processed - for example if a batch of reports needs to be printed. The signature of the user completing the bulk process is attached to every report authorized in this manner.