Dollar Threshold Level, Approving Official, and Approval Time Frame

The following table explains the dollar threshold levels, approving official, and time frames that applies to all events.

Event’s Dollar Threshold Level

Approving Official and Time Frame

$0 - $999

Senior managers (GS-15 and above)1

$1,000 - $9,999

First-level executive 1

$10,000 - $19,999

Business Unit Commissioner; Chief, Head of Office; or Deputies 1

$20,000 - $49,999

Commissioner - 60 days prior to event start date

$50,000 - $99,999

Treasury Assistant Secretary for Management (ASM) - 90 days prior to event start date

$100,000 - $250,000

Treasury Deputy Secretary - 120 days prior to event start date

Above $250,000

Secretary of Treasury -120 days prior to event start date

1 Approval time frame (as prescribed internally by the business unit).