When a DPAS alert for approvals pending is generated, what is the recommended next action?

• A. Route the item for required approvals before allowing progression.
• B. Ignore the alert and continue.
• C. Terminate the transaction.
• D. Automatically approve to avoid delays.

Answer: (A)

When a DPAS alert for approvals pending appears, the next action is to route the item for the required approvals before it can progress. This ensures that all necessary authorizations are obtained and the transaction is properly documented in DPAS, preserving accountability and the integrity of the property workflow. Ignoring the alert or continuing without approval bypasses controls and can lead to unapproved movement or disposition, creating compliance and audit issues. Terminating the transaction would interrupt the process and drop the record, while automatically approving would defeat the approval controls and undermine policy.