Scope of Work
Clear, measurable description of services, boundaries, and deliverables so billable efforts map to defined outcomes and acceptance criteria.
A precise T&M Work Document minimizes billing disputes, speeds approvals, and documents contract terms that affect cash flow and compliance. It aligns expectations on rates, overtime rules, expense reimbursement, and change orders, helping project managers and finance teams reconcile time entries to invoices and audits.
Use the T&M Work Document as the single source of billing truth throughout the engagement lifecycle.
A Project Manager signs when authorized by the performing organization to commit resources, accept deliverables, and approve time and expense records. The signer should be named in internal delegations of authority and have access to project budgets and rate schedules.
An Authorized Client Representative signs when empowered by the client organization to accept work, approve invoices, and direct change orders. Signing authority is typically documented in procurement policy or a master services agreement.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Rate Table | Lock cells for approved rates; allow admin edits only |
| Approver Chain | Sequential approvals: PM → Client Rep → Finance |
| Time Entry Import | Accept CSV or integrated timesheet feeds |
| Invoice Generation | Auto-populate invoice drafts from approved time and expenses |
Clear, measurable description of services, boundaries, and deliverables so billable efforts map to defined outcomes and acceptance criteria.
Hourly rates by role, overtime rules, minimum increments, and escalation clauses to ensure consistent billing across resources and time periods.
Authorized methods for recording hours, required supporting notes, and approver roles to validate labor entries before invoicing.
Detailed reimbursable expense categories, per-item limits, required receipts, and currency rules to prevent unexpected costs and disputes.
Process for submitting, approving, and pricing changes with linkage to the SOW to keep scope and billing aligned as work evolves.
Invoice cadence, required attachments, payment terms, late fees, and dispute resolution mechanics to manage cash flow and collections.
Include signed change orders, approved timesheet exports, expense receipts, and the governing master services agreement for context and auditability.
Save executed documents as PDF/A for archiving; retain editable DOCX or native format for internal updates and system imports.
Keep a changelog or version history that records dates, approvers, and reason for each amendment to preserve the audit trail.
Tag records with project ID, client ID, SOW number, billing period, and approver to enable fast search and reporting.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Confirm the platform provides audit trails, secure storage (AES-256 at rest), and the signer authentication level your organization requires.