Accounts Payable

Purchase Order Approval Log Template

Maintain documentation of all purchase order approvals to demonstrate compliance with authorization limits.

How to use this template

1

Define approval authorities

Establish PO approval limits by role and document the delegation of authority.

2

Track PO submissions

Log all submitted POs with date, amount, vendor, and requesting department.

3

Collect approval evidence

Obtain electronic or physical signatures from appropriate authorizers for each PO.

4

Review compliance

Verify that each PO received approval from someone with sufficient authority limits.

5

Archive documentation

Maintain organized files of all POs and approval documentation for audit and reference.

Why use this template

  • Ensures all POs are approved by authorized personnel
  • Prevents unauthorized spending and vendor fraud
  • Provides audit trail of PO authorization process
  • Strengthens internal controls over purchasing

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