3. Operating Mode Comparison
The same decision controls can operate either after execution for independent assurance
or before execution for preventive enforcement.
Commercial Credit Increase – CAD 1,500,000
Cohere Recommendation: APPROVE|Caseway Finding: VP Credit Authority Required
Assurance & Audit Mode
Non-BlockingCohere North
Banking Workflow
Action Completed
Caseway Independent Validation
Evidence
PASS
Policy
PASS
Risk
PASS
Authority
EXCEPTION
Audit Exception
The transaction was completed, but Caseway independently determined that VP Credit authority was required and records the exception for Finance, Compliance or Internal Audit.
Preventive Control Mode
Pre-ExecutionCohere North
Caseway Validation
Authority Check
VP Approval
Banking Action
Evidence
PASS
Policy
PASS
Risk
PASS
Authority
PENDING
Pending Authorization
The action remains pending until a user with the required delegated authority approves the decision.
Common Caseway Capabilities
The difference between the modes is when validation occurs and whether the result is advisory or enforceable.