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# Introduction to Atoti Sign-Off

> Overview of the Atoti Sign-Off approvals workflow framework, including module architecture, key features, UI screens, and links to customization and getting started guides.

# What is Atoti Sign-Off?

Atoti Sign-Off is an optional add-on for Atoti applications.
It provides a structured workflow for data validation, adjustment, and approval.
This page is intended for users familiar with Atoti applications and end-of-day data management processes.

Atoti Sign-Off is designed for financial institutions that need a governed, auditable process for reviewing and approving data before it is used for reporting or further analysis.

## Why use Atoti Sign-Off?

End-of-day approval processes typically require teams to move between multiple systems to locate, investigate, and sign off data.
This is time-consuming and increases the risk of errors.
Atoti Sign-Off consolidates the entire process into a single environment, reducing the time required and supporting compliance with data governance standards including BCBS 239.

Key benefits include:

* A single environment for investigation, adjustment, and approval, eliminating the need to switch between systems.
* Real-time drill-down to granular data during the review process.
* A configurable workflow that maps to existing organizational hierarchies and approval structures.
* A full audit trail covering all adjustments, approvals, and rejections.
* Support for data archiving and comparison of signed-off data against historical and live data sets.
* The ability to correct errors on the fly without disrupting the approval process.

## Who is Atoti Sign-Off for?

Atoti Sign-Off is used by teams involved in end-of-day data validation and approval.

Typical users include:

* Risk managers.
* Trading desk heads.
* Operations and control teams.
* Compliance and audit teams.

Common use cases include:

* End-of-day P\&L validation and sign-off.
* Review and approval of risk metrics including VaR, Expected Shortfall, sensitivities, and capital charges.
* Investigation and correction of data anomalies before approval.
* Archiving approved data for historical analysis and audit purposes.

## How does Atoti Sign-Off work?

Atoti Sign-Off is built on the Atoti Engine and operates within the same environment as the underlying analytical application.

The sign-off process follows a structured sequence:

* A user initiates a mandate, defining the scope, owners, approvers, and validity period.
* Real-time data updates are frozen to establish a stable baseline for review.
* Adjustments are made where necessary, with the option to pull data from previous dates or versions.
* The mandate is submitted for approval. Approvers can review the data and adjustments, and may reject or roll back changes.
* Once approved, data is exported and archived for historical and trend analysis.
* Reports are available through configurable dashboards in Atoti UI.

All actions are recorded in an audit trail from the moment the mandate is initiated.

## What is the relationship to other Atoti products?

Atoti Sign-Off is an add-on to an existing Atoti application.

Atoti Sign-Off is commonly used with:

* **Atoti Limits**, which manages real-time limit monitoring and breach investigation.
* **Atoti Scenario Analysis**, which supports hypothetical and stress testing analysis.

Atoti Limits and Atoti Sign-Off are often deployed together.
This combination supports both intraday limit monitoring and end-of-day control processes.