“I cannot give you a date that has not been approved.”

I signed the form.

She handed me a copy, then opened a separate notice on her computer.

Emily’s promotion remained suspended until the required independent check was completed.

The notice did not say whether Emily would pass that check or when a final decision would be made.

“Has a new review been scheduled?”

“The authorization process is being returned to the proper stage.

Any further decision must come through the authorized reviewers.”