Approval Authority & Spending Thresholds
Guardrails for who can approve what. These set the routing — they do not replace the diligence behind the decision. Thresholds are the same across Wonoak (CA) and NYLA (TX).
Threshold matrix
| Spend / decision | Who approves | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $500 or less | Property Manager — auto-approve | Within standard scope; document and proceed. |
| Above $500 | Manager — Norman (primary), Brian (secondary) | Requires a Standard Approval Package (your 1-3-1), presented at NOVA. |
| Above $5,000 | Owner | See Owner Authorization. |
Legal & insurance matters
Surface legal and insurance matters in the regular owner reports, regardless of dollar amount.
Principles
- Thresholds are a floor for routing, not a ceiling for thinking. A $50 decision still deserves a quick check of history.
- When in doubt about authority, route it up with a 1-3-1 rather than guessing.