> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://userguide.hku.hk/staffportal/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://userguide.hku.hk/staffportal/widget-and-features/approvals.md).

# Approvals

{% hint style="info" %}
Applicable to staff only
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The Portal displays the pending approval requests that await the user's approval in various systems. The supported systems are: 

* Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Cost Allocation Guidelines (CAG)
* Debit Notes (WDNS)
* Declaration of Interest
* Departmental Claims
* Departmental Inventory - Disposals
* eProcurement
* FEO eForms
* Financial Clearance Form (FCF) - PGS
* Financial Clearance Form (FCF) - Staff
* Human Research Ethics Application
* iExpenses (Expense Report)
* Leave
* Outside Practice Applications
* Outside Practice Applications Endorsement
* Student Hall Application

This widget is only available to staff with the approval rights. 

<figure><img src="/files/7lEX2Dym2Y31bDKgHMgZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Approvals Widget</p></figcaption></figure>

The Approvals widget functions are as follow:

1. **Refresh**:  Refresh the pending approval request
2. **Pending Requests**: The number of pending approval requests will be shown next to the name of the approval system
3. **Info Icon**:  List the approval systems supported by the Approvals widget


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