The approval queue is your central hub for reviewing expense reports, trip requests, and cash advances. Everything that needs your attention appears in one place.
Open the approval queue
- Click Approvals in the left sidebar.
- The queue displays all items currently waiting for your review.
A badge on the Approvals sidebar item shows how many items need your attention. This count updates in real time as new items are submitted or you complete reviews.
What you'll see in the queue
Each item in the queue displays key information at a glance:
- Submitter name: Who submitted the item
- Type: Expense report, trip request, or cash advance
- Amount: The total value
- Date submitted: When the item was sent for approval
- Number of expenses: How many individual line items are included (for expense reports)
- Status: Pending, flagged, or escalated
Items are sorted by submission date with the oldest first by default. This helps you process approvals in the order they were received and avoid delays for employees waiting on reimbursement.
Filter and search
Use the filter bar at the top of the queue to narrow down what you see:
- Type: Show only expense reports, trip requests, or cash advances
- Status: Filter by pending, flagged, or escalated
- Date range: View items submitted within a specific time period
- Submitter: Search for a specific employee's submissions
You can combine multiple filters. For example, show only expense reports submitted in the last 7 days.
Open an item for review
Click any item in the queue to open the full detail view. From there you can review receipts, check amounts, read descriptions, and approve or reject the item.
Note: You can also access pending approvals from the Pending Approvals card on your dashboard or directly from notification alerts.
Stay on top of approvals
Eloope sends notifications when new items land in your queue. Timely approvals keep the reimbursement process moving and help employees get paid faster.
If you will be away and unable to review approvals, consider setting up a delegate. See Delegate approvals for instructions.