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Reviewing and Declining Claims

Review and decline claims or documents in Funds, with clarity and consistency across your approval workflows.

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👤 This guide applies to the Funds module and is relevant for users with the Approver or Admin role.

As part of the Funds approval workflow, Approvers can decline claims and review supporting documents, requesting further documentation or revision if they do not meet required standards or eligibility criteria. Declining a claim triggers a notification to the submitter and records the reason for transparency and audit tracking. Requesting

This guide explains how to decline a claim or document and what happens after a decline is submitted.


How to Review a Claim

Before approving or declining a claim, Approvers can review all attached details, view documents, and leave comments.

Step 1: Select a Claim

From the claims table select a claim that requires your attention.

Step 2: Review Claim Details

Check and review:

  • Allocation periods

  • Spend breakdown

  • Supporting documentation

Step 3: (Optional) Add a Comment

Use the comments section to leave internal notes or request clarification from submitters.

You can use Comment Templates to streamline recurring responses.

💡 Pro Tip: Comments are ideal for context or clarification without declining a claim.


How to Decline a Claim

If a claim is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise ineligible it can be formally declined with a required remark.

Step 1: Click Decline

On the claim screen click the Decline button in the top-corner.

Step 2: Add a Comment

You must select a Decline Remark or enter a custom message explaining the reason for the decline.

This message is visible to the submitter and is required for audit logging.

💡 Pro Tip: Use clear and specific language to reduce confusion and speed up resubmission.

Step 3: Confirm Decline

Click Confirm Decline to finalise your decision.

The claim will update to Declined and the submitter will be notified with your feedback.


FAQ

Can I undo a claim decline?

Yes you can undo a claim decline. You may select Revert Review to revert the claim to its review state.

Do I have to enter a comment when declining a claim?

Yes, you have to enter a comment when declining a claim to ensure transparency.

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