diff --git a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/ASFundingSection.tsx b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/ASFundingSection.tsx
index e762149..1ae2641 100644
--- a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/ASFundingSection.tsx
+++ b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/ASFundingSection.tsx
@@ -217,26 +217,14 @@ const ASFundingSection: React.FC<ASFundingSectionProps> = ({ formData, onDataCha
         }
     };
 
-    // Handle invoice data change
+    // Handle invoice data change from the invoice builder
     const handleInvoiceDataChange = (data: InvoiceData) => {
-        // Create itemized invoice string for Pocketbase
-        const itemizedInvoice = JSON.stringify({
-            vendor: data.vendor,
-            items: data.items.map((item: InvoiceItem) => ({
-                item: item.description,
-                quantity: item.quantity,
-                unit_price: item.unitPrice,
-                amount: item.amount
-            })),
-            subtotal: data.subtotal,
-            tax: data.taxAmount,
-            tip: data.tipAmount,
-            total: data.total
-        }, null, 2);
+        // Calculate if budget exceeds maximum allowed
+        const maxBudget = Math.min(formData.expected_attendance * 10, 5000);
 
         onDataChange({
             invoiceData: data,
-            itemized_invoice: itemizedInvoice
+            itemized_invoice: JSON.stringify(data)
         });
     };
 
@@ -251,18 +239,15 @@ const ASFundingSection: React.FC<ASFundingSectionProps> = ({ formData, onDataCha
                 <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-4 text-primary bg-gradient-to-r from-primary to-primary-focus bg-clip-text text-transparent">
                     AS Funding Details
                 </h2>
-                <p className="text-lg text-base-content/80 mb-6">
-                    Please provide the necessary information for your Associated Students funding request.
-                </p>
             </motion.div>
 
             <motion.div variants={itemVariants}>
                 <CustomAlert
-                    type="warning"
-                    title="Important Deadline"
-                    message="AS Funding requests must be submitted at least 6 weeks before your event. Please check the Funding Guide or the Google Calendar for the funding request deadlines."
-                    className="mb-4"
-                    icon="heroicons:clock"
+                    type="info"
+                    title="AS Funding Information"
+                    message="AS funding can cover food and other expenses for your event. Please itemize all expenses in the invoice builder below."
+                    className="mb-6"
+                    icon="heroicons:information-circle"
                 />
             </motion.div>
 
@@ -407,18 +392,15 @@ const ASFundingSection: React.FC<ASFundingSectionProps> = ({ formData, onDataCha
                     </motion.div>
                 ) : (
                     <motion.div
-                        initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 10 }}
-                        animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
-                        transition={{ duration: 0.3 }}
+                        variants={itemVariants}
+                        className="form-control space-y-6"
                     >
                         <InvoiceBuilder
                             invoiceData={formData.invoiceData || {
                                 vendor: '',
                                 items: [],
                                 subtotal: 0,
-                                taxRate: 0,
                                 taxAmount: 0,
-                                tipPercentage: 0,
                                 tipAmount: 0,
                                 total: 0
                             }}
diff --git a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/EventDetailsSection.tsx b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/EventDetailsSection.tsx
index 69f8674..73f889a 100644
--- a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/EventDetailsSection.tsx
+++ b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/EventDetailsSection.tsx
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ const EventDetailsSection: React.FC<EventDetailsSectionProps> = ({ formData, onD
             {/* Date and Time Section */}
             <motion.div
                 variants={itemVariants}
-                className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6"
+                className="grid grid-cols-1 gap-6"
             >
                 {/* Event Start Date */}
                 <motion.div
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ const EventDetailsSection: React.FC<EventDetailsSectionProps> = ({ formData, onD
                     whileHover={{ y: -2 }}
                 >
                     <label className="label">
-                        <span className="label-text font-medium text-lg">Event Start</span>
+                        <span className="label-text font-medium text-lg">Event Start Date & Time</span>
                         <span className="label-text-alt text-error">*</span>
                     </label>
                     <motion.input
@@ -134,26 +134,48 @@ const EventDetailsSection: React.FC<EventDetailsSectionProps> = ({ formData, onD
                         whileHover="hover"
                         variants={inputHoverVariants}
                     />
+                    <p className="text-sm text-base-content/70 mt-2">
+                        Note: For multi-day events, please submit a separate request for each day.
+                    </p>
+                    <p className="text-sm text-base-content/70 mt-1">
+                        The event time should not include setup time.
+                    </p>
                 </motion.div>
 
-                {/* Event End Date */}
+                {/* Event End Time */}
                 <motion.div
                     className="form-control bg-base-200/50 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300"
                     whileHover={{ y: -2 }}
                 >
                     <label className="label">
-                        <span className="label-text font-medium text-lg">Event End</span>
+                        <span className="label-text font-medium text-lg">Event End Time</span>
                         <span className="label-text-alt text-error">*</span>
                     </label>
-                    <motion.input
-                        type="datetime-local"
-                        className="input input-bordered focus:input-primary transition-all duration-300 mt-2"
-                        value={formData.end_date_time}
-                        onChange={(e) => onDataChange({ end_date_time: e.target.value })}
-                        required
-                        whileHover="hover"
-                        variants={inputHoverVariants}
-                    />
+                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-2">
+                        <motion.input
+                            type="time"
+                            className="input input-bordered focus:input-primary transition-all duration-300"
+                            value={formData.end_date_time ? new Date(formData.end_date_time).toTimeString().substring(0, 5) : ''}
+                            onChange={(e) => {
+                                if (formData.start_date_time) {
+                                    // Create a new date object from start_date_time
+                                    const startDate = new Date(formData.start_date_time);
+                                    // Parse the time value
+                                    const [hours, minutes] = e.target.value.split(':').map(Number);
+                                    // Set the hours and minutes on the date
+                                    startDate.setHours(hours, minutes);
+                                    // Update end_date_time with the new time but same date as start
+                                    onDataChange({ end_date_time: startDate.toISOString() });
+                                }
+                            }}
+                            required
+                            whileHover="hover"
+                            variants={inputHoverVariants}
+                        />
+                        <p className="text-xs text-base-content/60">
+                            The end time will use the same date as the start date.
+                        </p>
+                    </div>
                 </motion.div>
             </motion.div>
 
@@ -202,7 +224,7 @@ const EventDetailsSection: React.FC<EventDetailsSectionProps> = ({ formData, onD
                             onChange={() => onDataChange({ will_or_have_room_booking: true })}
                             required
                         />
-                        <span className="font-medium">Yes, I have/will have a booking</span>
+                        <span className="font-medium">Yes, I have a room booking</span>
                     </motion.label>
                     <motion.label
                         className="flex items-center gap-3 cursor-pointer bg-base-100 p-3 rounded-lg hover:bg-primary/10 transition-colors"
@@ -213,12 +235,29 @@ const EventDetailsSection: React.FC<EventDetailsSectionProps> = ({ formData, onD
                             type="radio"
                             className="radio radio-primary"
                             checked={formData.will_or_have_room_booking === false}
-                            onChange={() => onDataChange({ will_or_have_room_booking: false })}
+                            onChange={() => {
+                                onDataChange({ will_or_have_room_booking: false });
+                            }}
                             required
                         />
                         <span className="font-medium">No, I don't need a booking</span>
                     </motion.label>
                 </div>
+
+                {formData.will_or_have_room_booking === false && (
+                    <motion.div
+                        initial={{ opacity: 0, height: 0 }}
+                        animate={{ opacity: 1, height: 'auto' }}
+                        exit={{ opacity: 0, height: 0 }}
+                        className="mt-4"
+                    >
+                        <CustomAlert
+                            type="warning"
+                            title="IMPORTANT: Event Will Be Cancelled"
+                            message="If you need a booking and submit without one, your event WILL BE CANCELLED. This is non-negotiable. Contact the event coordinator immediately if you have any booking concerns."
+                        />
+                    </motion.div>
+                )}
             </motion.div>
         </motion.div>
     );
diff --git a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/EventRequestForm.tsx b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/EventRequestForm.tsx
index 9aaaf42..c74cb80 100644
--- a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/EventRequestForm.tsx
+++ b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/EventRequestForm.tsx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ import PRSection from './PRSection';
 import EventDetailsSection from './EventDetailsSection';
 import TAPFormSection from './TAPFormSection';
 import ASFundingSection from './ASFundingSection';
-import EventRequestFormPreview from './EventRequestFormPreview';
+import { EventRequestFormPreview } from './EventRequestFormPreview';
 import type { InvoiceData, InvoiceItem } from './InvoiceBuilder';
 
 // Animation variants
@@ -119,9 +119,7 @@ const EventRequestForm: React.FC = () => {
         invoiceData: {
             items: [],
             subtotal: 0,
-            taxRate: 7.75, // Default tax rate for San Diego
             taxAmount: 0,
-            tipPercentage: 15, // Default tip percentage
             tipAmount: 0,
             total: 0,
             vendor: ''
@@ -204,7 +202,7 @@ const EventRequestForm: React.FC = () => {
             advertising_format: '',
             will_or_have_room_booking: false,
             expected_attendance: 0,
-            room_booking: null,
+            room_booking: null, // No room booking by default
             as_funding_required: false,
             food_drinks_being_served: false,
             itemized_invoice: '',
@@ -215,9 +213,7 @@ const EventRequestForm: React.FC = () => {
             invoiceData: {
                 items: [],
                 subtotal: 0,
-                taxRate: 7.75, // Default tax rate for San Diego
                 taxAmount: 0,
-                tipPercentage: 15, // Default tip percentage
                 tipAmount: 0,
                 total: 0,
                 vendor: ''
@@ -272,13 +268,12 @@ const EventRequestForm: React.FC = () => {
                 name: formData.name,
                 location: formData.location,
                 start_date_time: new Date(formData.start_date_time).toISOString(),
-                end_date_time: new Date(formData.end_date_time).toISOString(),
+                end_date_time: formData.end_date_time ? new Date(formData.end_date_time).toISOString() : new Date(formData.start_date_time).toISOString(),
                 event_description: formData.event_description,
                 flyers_needed: formData.flyers_needed,
                 photography_needed: formData.photography_needed,
                 as_funding_required: formData.needs_as_funding,
                 food_drinks_being_served: formData.food_drinks_being_served,
-                // Store the itemized_invoice as a string for backward compatibility
                 itemized_invoice: formData.itemized_invoice,
                 flyer_type: formData.flyer_type,
                 other_flyer_type: formData.other_flyer_type,
@@ -288,23 +283,19 @@ const EventRequestForm: React.FC = () => {
                 advertising_format: formData.advertising_format,
                 will_or_have_room_booking: formData.will_or_have_room_booking,
                 expected_attendance: formData.expected_attendance,
-                // Add these fields explicitly to match the schema
                 needs_graphics: formData.needs_graphics,
                 needs_as_funding: formData.needs_as_funding,
-                // Store the invoice data as a properly formatted JSON object
                 invoice_data: {
                     items: formData.invoiceData.items.map(item => ({
                         item: item.description,
                         quantity: item.quantity,
                         unit_price: item.unitPrice
                     })),
-                    tax: formData.invoiceData.taxAmount,
-                    tip: formData.invoiceData.tipAmount,
+                    taxAmount: formData.invoiceData.taxAmount,
+                    tipAmount: formData.invoiceData.tipAmount,
                     total: formData.invoiceData.total,
                     vendor: formData.invoiceData.vendor
                 },
-                // Set the initial status to "submitted"
-                status: EventRequestStatus.SUBMITTED,
             };
 
             // Create the record using the Update service
@@ -400,37 +391,45 @@ const EventRequestForm: React.FC = () => {
 
     // Validate Event Details Section
     const validateEventDetailsSection = () => {
-        if (!formData.name) {
-            toast.error('Please enter an event name');
-            return false;
+        let valid = true;
+        const errors: string[] = [];
+
+        if (!formData.name || formData.name.trim() === '') {
+            errors.push('Event name is required');
+            valid = false;
         }
 
-        if (!formData.event_description) {
-            toast.error('Please enter an event description');
-            return false;
+        if (!formData.event_description || formData.event_description.trim() === '') {
+            errors.push('Event description is required');
+            valid = false;
         }
 
-        if (!formData.start_date_time) {
-            toast.error('Please enter a start date and time');
-            return false;
+        if (!formData.start_date_time || formData.start_date_time.trim() === '') {
+            errors.push('Event start date and time is required');
+            valid = false;
         }
 
         if (!formData.end_date_time) {
-            toast.error('Please enter an end date and time');
+            errors.push('Event end time is required');
+            valid = false;
+        }
+
+        if (!formData.location || formData.location.trim() === '') {
+            errors.push('Event location is required');
+            valid = false;
+        }
+
+        if (formData.will_or_have_room_booking === undefined) {
+            errors.push('Room booking status is required');
+            valid = false;
+        }
+
+        if (errors.length > 0) {
+            setError(errors[0]);
             return false;
         }
 
-        if (!formData.location) {
-            toast.error('Please enter an event location');
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        if (formData.will_or_have_room_booking === null || formData.will_or_have_room_booking === undefined) {
-            toast.error('Please specify if you have a room booking');
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        return true;
+        return valid;
     };
 
     // Validate TAP Form Section
@@ -446,6 +445,7 @@ const EventRequestForm: React.FC = () => {
             return false;
         }
 
+        // Only require room booking file if will_or_have_room_booking is true
         if (formData.will_or_have_room_booking && !formData.room_booking) {
             toast.error('Please upload your room booking confirmation');
             return false;
@@ -467,17 +467,22 @@ const EventRequestForm: React.FC = () => {
 
     // Validate AS Funding Section
     const validateASFundingSection = () => {
-        if (formData.needs_as_funding) {
-            // Check if vendor is provided
-            if (!formData.invoiceData.vendor) {
-                toast.error('Please enter the vendor/restaurant name');
+        if (formData.as_funding_required) {
+            // Check if invoice data is present and has items
+            if (!formData.invoiceData || !formData.invoiceData.items || formData.invoiceData.items.length === 0) {
+                setError('Please add at least one item to your invoice');
                 return false;
             }
 
-            // No longer require items in the invoice
-            // Check if at least one invoice file is uploaded
-            if (!formData.invoice && (!formData.invoice_files || formData.invoice_files.length === 0)) {
-                toast.error('Please upload at least one invoice file');
+            // Calculate the total budget from invoice items
+            const totalBudget = formData.invoiceData.items.reduce(
+                (sum, item) => sum + (item.unitPrice * item.quantity), 0
+            );
+
+            // Check if the budget exceeds the maximum allowed ($5000 cap regardless of attendance)
+            const maxBudget = Math.min(formData.expected_attendance * 10, 5000);
+            if (totalBudget > maxBudget) {
+                setError(`Your budget (${totalBudget.toFixed(2)} dollars) exceeds the maximum allowed (${maxBudget} dollars). The absolute maximum is $5,000.`);
                 return false;
             }
         }
@@ -487,8 +492,11 @@ const EventRequestForm: React.FC = () => {
 
     // Validate all sections before submission
     const validateAllSections = () => {
-        // Validate Event Details
+        // We no longer forcibly set end_date_time to match start_date_time
+        // The end time is now configured separately with the same date
+
         if (!validateEventDetailsSection()) {
+            setCurrentStep(1);
             return false;
         }
 
@@ -579,6 +587,14 @@ const EventRequestForm: React.FC = () => {
                     variants={containerVariants}
                     className="space-y-6"
                 >
+                    <CustomAlert
+                        type="warning"
+                        title="Multiple Events Notice"
+                        message="If you have multiple events, you must submit a separate TAP form for each one. Multiple-day events require individual submissions for each day."
+                        icon="heroicons:exclamation-triangle"
+                        className="mb-4"
+                    />
+
                     <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold mb-4 text-primary">Event Request Form</h2>
 
                     <div className="bg-base-300/50 p-4 rounded-lg mb-6">
diff --git a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/EventRequestFormPreview.tsx b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/EventRequestFormPreview.tsx
index f65ca15..70a5861 100644
--- a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/EventRequestFormPreview.tsx
+++ b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/EventRequestFormPreview.tsx
@@ -65,6 +65,20 @@ const modalVariants = {
     }
 };
 
+// Extended version of InvoiceItem to handle multiple property names
+interface ExtendedInvoiceItem {
+    id?: string;
+    description?: string;
+    item?: string;
+    name?: string;
+    quantity: number;
+    unitPrice?: number;
+    unit_price?: number;
+    price?: number;
+    amount?: number;
+    [key: string]: any; // Allow any additional properties
+}
+
 // Helper function to normalize EventRequest to match EventRequestFormData structure
 const normalizeFormData = (data: EventRequestFormData | (EventRequest & {
     invoiceData?: any;
@@ -108,7 +122,26 @@ const normalizeFormData = (data: EventRequestFormData | (EventRequest & {
                             ...invoiceData,
                             ...(parsed as any),
                             items: Array.isArray((parsed as any).items) ? (parsed as any).items : [],
+                            // Normalize tax/tip fields
+                            taxAmount: parseFloat(parsed.taxAmount || parsed.tax || 0),
+                            tipAmount: parseFloat(parsed.tipAmount || parsed.tip || 0)
                         };
+
+                        // Normalize item property names
+                        invoiceData.items = invoiceData.items.map(item => {
+                            // Create a normalized item with all possible property names
+                            return {
+                                id: item.id || `item-${Math.random().toString(36).substr(2, 9)}`,
+                                description: item.description || item.item || item.name || 'Item',
+                                quantity: parseFloat(item.quantity) || 1,
+                                unitPrice: parseFloat(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0),
+                                unit_price: parseFloat(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0),
+                                price: parseFloat(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0),
+                                amount: parseFloat(item.amount) ||
+                                    (parseFloat(item.quantity) || 1) *
+                                    parseFloat(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0)
+                            };
+                        });
                     }
                 } catch (e) {
                     console.error('Error parsing itemized_invoice:', e);
@@ -119,7 +152,25 @@ const normalizeFormData = (data: EventRequestFormData | (EventRequest & {
                     ...invoiceData,
                     ...parsed,
                     items: Array.isArray(parsed.items) ? parsed.items : [],
+                    // Normalize tax/tip fields
+                    taxAmount: parseFloat(parsed.taxAmount || parsed.tax || 0),
+                    tipAmount: parseFloat(parsed.tipAmount || parsed.tip || 0)
                 };
+
+                // Normalize item property names
+                invoiceData.items = invoiceData.items.map(item => {
+                    return {
+                        id: item.id || `item-${Math.random().toString(36).substr(2, 9)}`,
+                        description: item.description || item.item || item.name || 'Item',
+                        quantity: parseFloat(item.quantity) || 1,
+                        unitPrice: parseFloat(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0),
+                        unit_price: parseFloat(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0),
+                        price: parseFloat(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0),
+                        amount: parseFloat(item.amount) ||
+                            (parseFloat(item.quantity) || 1) *
+                            parseFloat(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0)
+                    };
+                });
             }
         } else if (eventRequest.invoiceData) {
             const parsed = eventRequest.invoiceData as any;
@@ -128,7 +179,25 @@ const normalizeFormData = (data: EventRequestFormData | (EventRequest & {
                     ...invoiceData,
                     ...parsed,
                     items: Array.isArray(parsed.items) ? parsed.items : [],
+                    // Normalize tax/tip fields
+                    taxAmount: parseFloat(parsed.taxAmount || parsed.tax || 0),
+                    tipAmount: parseFloat(parsed.tipAmount || parsed.tip || 0)
                 };
+
+                // Normalize item property names
+                invoiceData.items = invoiceData.items.map(item => {
+                    return {
+                        id: item.id || `item-${Math.random().toString(36).substr(2, 9)}`,
+                        description: item.description || item.item || item.name || 'Item',
+                        quantity: parseFloat(item.quantity) || 1,
+                        unitPrice: parseFloat(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0),
+                        unit_price: parseFloat(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0),
+                        price: parseFloat(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0),
+                        amount: parseFloat(item.amount) ||
+                            (parseFloat(item.quantity) || 1) *
+                            parseFloat(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0)
+                    };
+                });
             }
         }
 
@@ -288,7 +357,7 @@ interface EventRequestFormPreviewProps {
     }); // Accept both form data and event request types
     isOpen?: boolean; // Control whether the modal is open
     onClose?: () => void; // Callback when modal is closed
-    isModal?: boolean; // Whether to render as a modal or inline component
+    isModal: boolean; // Whether to render as a modal or inline component
 }
 
 // Define the main EventRequestFormPreview component
@@ -495,22 +564,22 @@ const EventRequestFormPreview: React.FC<EventRequestFormPreviewProps> = ({
                                     <span className="text-sm">Expected Attendance</span>
                                 </div>
                                 <p className="font-medium text-base-content">{formData.expected_attendance || 'Not specified'}</p>
+                                {formData.expected_attendance > 0 && (
+                                    <p className="text-xs text-primary">
+                                        Budget limit: ${Math.min(formData.expected_attendance * 10, 5000)} (max $5,000)
+                                    </p>
+                                )}
                             </div>
 
                             <div className="space-y-1">
                                 <div className="flex items-center text-base-content/60">
                                     <Icon icon="heroicons:calendar" className="w-4 h-4 mr-1" />
-                                    <span className="text-sm">Start Date & Time</span>
+                                    <span className="text-sm">Date & Time</span>
                                 </div>
                                 <p className="font-medium text-base-content">{formatDateTime(formData.start_date_time)}</p>
-                            </div>
-
-                            <div className="space-y-1">
-                                <div className="flex items-center text-base-content/60">
-                                    <Icon icon="heroicons:calendar" className="w-4 h-4 mr-1" />
-                                    <span className="text-sm">End Date & Time</span>
-                                </div>
-                                <p className="font-medium text-base-content">{formatDateTime(formData.end_date_time)}</p>
+                                <p className="text-xs text-base-content/60">
+                                    Note: Multi-day events require separate submissions for each day.
+                                </p>
                             </div>
 
                             <div className="space-y-1">
@@ -637,7 +706,7 @@ const EventRequestFormPreview: React.FC<EventRequestFormPreviewProps> = ({
                                 </h4>
                                 <div className="flex items-center">
                                     <span className={`badge ${formData.will_or_have_room_booking ? 'badge-success' : 'badge-neutral'}`}>
-                                        {formData.will_or_have_room_booking ? 'Has/Will Have Booking' : 'No Booking Needed'}
+                                        {formData.will_or_have_room_booking ? 'Room Booking Confirmed' : 'No Booking Needed'}
                                     </span>
 
                                     {formData.will_or_have_room_booking && formData.room_booking && (
@@ -690,12 +759,12 @@ const EventRequestFormPreview: React.FC<EventRequestFormPreviewProps> = ({
                                             </tr>
                                         </thead>
                                         <tbody>
-                                            {formData.invoiceData.items.map((item: InvoiceItem, index: number) => (
+                                            {formData.invoiceData.items.map((item: ExtendedInvoiceItem, index: number) => (
                                                 <tr key={item.id || index} className="border-t border-base-300">
-                                                    <td className="py-2 font-medium text-base-content">{item.description || 'Item'}</td>
+                                                    <td className="py-2 font-medium text-base-content">{item.description || item.item || item.name || 'Item'}</td>
                                                     <td className="py-2 text-right text-base-content">{item.quantity || 1}</td>
-                                                    <td className="py-2 text-right text-base-content">${(item.unitPrice || 0).toFixed(2)}</td>
-                                                    <td className="py-2 text-right font-medium text-base-content">${(item.amount || 0).toFixed(2)}</td>
+                                                    <td className="py-2 text-right text-base-content">${(item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0).toFixed(2)}</td>
+                                                    <td className="py-2 text-right font-medium text-base-content">${(item.amount || (item.quantity * (item.unitPrice || item.unit_price || item.price || 0)) || 0).toFixed(2)}</td>
                                                 </tr>
                                             ))}
                                         </tbody>
@@ -704,18 +773,14 @@ const EventRequestFormPreview: React.FC<EventRequestFormPreviewProps> = ({
                                                 <td colSpan={3} className="py-2 text-right font-medium text-base-content">Subtotal:</td>
                                                 <td className="py-2 text-right font-medium text-base-content">${(formData.invoiceData.subtotal || 0).toFixed(2)}</td>
                                             </tr>
-                                            {formData.invoiceData.taxAmount && formData.invoiceData.taxAmount > 0 && (
-                                                <tr className="border-t border-base-300">
-                                                    <td colSpan={3} className="py-2 text-right font-medium text-base-content">Tax:</td>
-                                                    <td className="py-2 text-right font-medium text-base-content">${(formData.invoiceData.taxAmount || 0).toFixed(2)}</td>
-                                                </tr>
-                                            )}
-                                            {formData.invoiceData.tipAmount && formData.invoiceData.tipAmount > 0 && (
-                                                <tr className="border-t border-base-300">
-                                                    <td colSpan={3} className="py-2 text-right font-medium text-base-content">Tip:</td>
-                                                    <td className="py-2 text-right font-medium text-base-content">${(formData.invoiceData.tipAmount || 0).toFixed(2)}</td>
-                                                </tr>
-                                            )}
+                                            <tr className="border-t border-base-300">
+                                                <td colSpan={3} className="py-2 text-right font-medium text-base-content">Tax:</td>
+                                                <td className="py-2 text-right font-medium text-base-content">${(typeof formData.invoiceData.taxAmount === 'number' ? formData.invoiceData.taxAmount : 0).toFixed(2)}</td>
+                                            </tr>
+                                            <tr className="border-t border-base-300">
+                                                <td colSpan={3} className="py-2 text-right font-medium text-base-content">Tip:</td>
+                                                <td className="py-2 text-right font-medium text-base-content">${(typeof formData.invoiceData.tipAmount === 'number' ? formData.invoiceData.tipAmount : 0).toFixed(2)}</td>
+                                            </tr>
                                             <tr className="bg-primary/5">
                                                 <td colSpan={3} className="py-2 text-right font-bold text-primary">Total:</td>
                                                 <td className="py-2 text-right font-bold text-primary">${(formData.invoiceData.total || 0).toFixed(2)}</td>
@@ -730,28 +795,7 @@ const EventRequestFormPreview: React.FC<EventRequestFormPreviewProps> = ({
                     </motion.div>
                 )}
 
-                {/* Submission Information */}
-                <motion.div
-                    variants={sectionVariants}
-                    className="bg-base-100 rounded-xl border border-base-300/50 shadow-sm overflow-hidden mt-8"
-                >
-                    <div className="p-4 flex justify-between items-center border-b border-base-300/30">
-                        <h4 className="font-medium flex items-center">
-                            <Icon icon="heroicons:check-circle" className="w-5 h-5 mr-2 text-success" />
-                            Ready to Submit
-                        </h4>
 
-                        {formData.formReviewed && (
-                            <span className="badge badge-success">Reviewed</span>
-                        )}
-                    </div>
-
-                    <div className="p-4 bg-base-100/50">
-                        <p className="text-sm text-base-content/70">
-                            Once submitted, you'll need to notify PR and/or Coordinators in the #-events Slack channel.
-                        </p>
-                    </div>
-                </motion.div>
             </motion.div>
         );
     };
diff --git a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/InvoiceBuilder.tsx b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/InvoiceBuilder.tsx
index bc88ae4..6e8c004 100644
--- a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/InvoiceBuilder.tsx
+++ b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/InvoiceBuilder.tsx
@@ -713,6 +713,17 @@ const InvoiceBuilder: React.FC<InvoiceBuilderProps> = ({ invoiceData, onChange }
                 </div>
             </motion.div>
 
+            {/* Budget Warning */}
+            {total > 0 && (
+                <CustomAlert
+                    type="warning"
+                    title="BUDGET RESTRICTION"
+                    message="Your total cannot exceed $10 per expected attendee, with an absolute maximum of $5,000. Your form WILL BE REJECTED if it exceeds this limit."
+                    className="mt-4"
+                    icon="heroicons:exclamation-triangle"
+                />
+            )}
+
             {/* Validation notice */}
             {invoiceData.items.length === 0 && (
                 <CustomAlert
@@ -732,6 +743,42 @@ const InvoiceBuilder: React.FC<InvoiceBuilderProps> = ({ invoiceData, onChange }
                 className="mt-4"
                 icon="heroicons:exclamation-triangle"
             />
+
+            {/* Summary Section */}
+            <motion.div
+                variants={itemVariants}
+                className="mt-6 bg-base-200/40 rounded-lg p-4"
+            >
+                <div className=" md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
+
+
+                    {/* Right Column: Summary */}
+                    <div>
+                        <h3 className="font-medium text-lg mb-3">Invoice Summary</h3>
+                        <div className="bg-base-100/50 p-4 rounded-lg">
+                            <div className="flex justify-between items-center mb-1">
+                                <span className="text-sm">Subtotal:</span>
+                                <span className="font-medium">${invoiceData.subtotal.toFixed(2)}</span>
+                            </div>
+                            <div className="flex justify-between items-center mb-1">
+                                <span className="text-sm">Tax:</span>
+                                <span className="font-medium">${invoiceData.taxAmount.toFixed(2)}</span>
+                            </div>
+                            <div className="flex justify-between items-center mb-1">
+                                <span className="text-sm">Tip:</span>
+                                <span className="font-medium">${invoiceData.tipAmount.toFixed(2)}</span>
+                            </div>
+                            <div className="divider my-1"></div>
+                            <div className="flex justify-between items-center font-bold text-primary">
+                                <span>Total:</span>
+                                <span>${invoiceData.total.toFixed(2)}</span>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+
+
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </motion.div>
         </motion.div>
     );
 };
diff --git a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/TAPFormSection.tsx b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/TAPFormSection.tsx
index 7d89501..040e418 100644
--- a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/TAPFormSection.tsx
+++ b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestForm/TAPFormSection.tsx
@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
-import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
 import { motion } from 'framer-motion';
 import type { EventRequestFormData } from './EventRequestForm';
 import type { EventRequest } from '../../../schemas/pocketbase';
 import CustomAlert from '../universal/CustomAlert';
+import FilePreview from '../universal/FilePreview';
 
 // Enhanced animation variants
 const containerVariants = {
@@ -38,6 +39,19 @@ const inputHoverVariants = {
     }
 };
 
+// Add a new CSS class to hide the number input arrows
+const hiddenNumberInputArrows = `
+    /* Hide number input spinners */
+    input[type=number]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,
+    input[type=number]::-webkit-outer-spin-button {
+        -webkit-appearance: none;
+        margin: 0;
+    }
+    input[type=number] {
+        -moz-appearance: textfield;
+    }
+`;
+
 // File upload animation
 const fileUploadVariants = {
     initial: { scale: 1 },
@@ -57,13 +71,42 @@ interface TAPFormSectionProps {
 const TAPFormSection: React.FC<TAPFormSectionProps> = ({ formData, onDataChange }) => {
     const [roomBookingFile, setRoomBookingFile] = useState<File | null>(formData.room_booking);
     const [isDragging, setIsDragging] = useState(false);
+    const [fileError, setFileError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+    const [showFilePreview, setShowFilePreview] = useState(false);
+    const [filePreviewUrl, setFilePreviewUrl] = useState<string | null>(null);
 
-    // Handle room booking file upload
+    // Add style tag for hidden arrows
+    useEffect(() => {
+        const style = document.createElement('style');
+        style.textContent = hiddenNumberInputArrows;
+        document.head.appendChild(style);
+
+        return () => {
+            document.head.removeChild(style);
+        };
+    }, []);
+
+    // Handle room booking file upload with size limit
     const handleRoomBookingFileChange = (e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement>) => {
         if (e.target.files && e.target.files.length > 0) {
             const file = e.target.files[0];
+
+            // Check file size - 1MB limit
+            if (file.size > 1024 * 1024) {
+                setFileError("Room booking file size must be under 1MB");
+                return;
+            }
+
+            setFileError(null);
             setRoomBookingFile(file);
             onDataChange({ room_booking: file });
+
+            // Create preview URL
+            if (filePreviewUrl) {
+                URL.revokeObjectURL(filePreviewUrl);
+            }
+            const url = URL.createObjectURL(file);
+            setFilePreviewUrl(url);
         }
     };
 
@@ -84,11 +127,40 @@ const TAPFormSection: React.FC<TAPFormSectionProps> = ({ formData, onDataChange
 
         if (e.dataTransfer.files && e.dataTransfer.files.length > 0) {
             const file = e.dataTransfer.files[0];
+
+            // Check file size - 1MB limit
+            if (file.size > 1024 * 1024) {
+                setFileError("Room booking file size must be under 1MB");
+                return;
+            }
+
+            setFileError(null);
             setRoomBookingFile(file);
             onDataChange({ room_booking: file });
+
+            // Create preview URL
+            if (filePreviewUrl) {
+                URL.revokeObjectURL(filePreviewUrl);
+            }
+            const url = URL.createObjectURL(file);
+            setFilePreviewUrl(url);
         }
     };
 
+    // Function to toggle file preview
+    const toggleFilePreview = () => {
+        setShowFilePreview(!showFilePreview);
+    };
+
+    // Clean up object URL when component unmounts
+    useEffect(() => {
+        return () => {
+            if (filePreviewUrl) {
+                URL.revokeObjectURL(filePreviewUrl);
+            }
+        };
+    }, [filePreviewUrl]);
+
     return (
         <motion.div
             className="space-y-8"
@@ -105,10 +177,10 @@ const TAPFormSection: React.FC<TAPFormSectionProps> = ({ formData, onDataChange
             <motion.div variants={itemVariants}>
                 <CustomAlert
                     type="info"
-                    title="Important Information"
-                    message="Please ensure you have ALL sections completed. If something is not available, let the coordinators know and be advised on how to proceed."
+                    title="CRITICAL INFORMATION"
+                    message="Failure to complete ALL sections with accurate information WILL result in event cancellation. This is non-negotiable. If information is not available, contact the event coordinator BEFORE submitting."
                     className="mb-6"
-                    icon="heroicons:information-circle"
+                    icon="heroicons:exclamation-triangle"
                 />
             </motion.div>
 
@@ -127,7 +199,11 @@ const TAPFormSection: React.FC<TAPFormSectionProps> = ({ formData, onDataChange
                         type="number"
                         className="input input-bordered focus:input-primary transition-all duration-300 w-full pr-20"
                         value={formData.expected_attendance || ''}
-                        onChange={(e) => onDataChange({ expected_attendance: parseInt(e.target.value) || 0 })}
+                        onChange={(e) => {
+                            // Allow any attendance number, no longer limiting to 500
+                            const attendance = parseInt(e.target.value) || 0;
+                            onDataChange({ expected_attendance: attendance });
+                        }}
                         min="0"
                         placeholder="Enter expected attendance"
                         required
@@ -138,6 +214,30 @@ const TAPFormSection: React.FC<TAPFormSectionProps> = ({ formData, onDataChange
                         people
                     </div>
                 </div>
+                {formData.expected_attendance > 0 && (
+                    <motion.div
+                        initial={{ opacity: 0, height: 0 }}
+                        animate={{ opacity: 1, height: 'auto' }}
+                        exit={{ opacity: 0, height: 0 }}
+                        className="mt-4 bg-success/20 p-3 rounded-lg"
+                    >
+                        <p className="text-sm font-medium">
+                            Budget Calculator: $10 per person × {formData.expected_attendance} people
+                        </p>
+                        <p className="text-base font-bold mt-1">
+                            {formData.expected_attendance * 10 <= 5000 ? (
+                                `You cannot exceed spending past $${formData.expected_attendance * 10} dollars.`
+                            ) : (
+                                `You cannot exceed spending past $5,000 dollars.`
+                            )}
+                        </p>
+                        {formData.expected_attendance * 10 > 5000 && (
+                            <p className="text-xs mt-1 text-warning">
+                                Budget cap reached. Maximum budget is $5,000 regardless of attendance.
+                            </p>
+                        )}
+                    </motion.div>
+                )}
 
                 <motion.div
                     className="mt-4 p-4 bg-base-300/30 rounded-lg text-xs text-gray-400"
@@ -152,7 +252,7 @@ const TAPFormSection: React.FC<TAPFormSectionProps> = ({ formData, onDataChange
                 </motion.div>
             </motion.div>
 
-            {/* Room booking confirmation */}
+            {/* Room booking confirmation - Show file error if present */}
             <motion.div
                 variants={itemVariants}
                 className="form-control bg-base-200/50 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition-all duration-300"
@@ -160,53 +260,110 @@ const TAPFormSection: React.FC<TAPFormSectionProps> = ({ formData, onDataChange
             >
                 <label className="label">
                     <span className="label-text font-medium text-lg">Room Booking Confirmation</span>
-                    <span className="label-text-alt text-error">*</span>
+                    {formData.will_or_have_room_booking && <span className="label-text-alt text-error">*</span>}
                 </label>
 
-                <motion.div
-                    className={`mt-2 border-2 border-dashed rounded-lg p-8 text-center cursor-pointer transition-colors ${isDragging ? 'border-primary bg-primary/5' : 'border-base-300 hover:border-primary/50'
-                        }`}
-                    variants={fileUploadVariants}
-                    initial="initial"
-                    whileHover="hover"
-                    whileTap="tap"
-                    onDragOver={handleDragOver}
-                    onDragLeave={handleDragLeave}
-                    onDrop={handleDrop}
-                    onClick={() => document.getElementById('room-booking-file')?.click()}
-                >
-                    <input
-                        id="room-booking-file"
-                        type="file"
-                        className="hidden"
-                        onChange={handleRoomBookingFileChange}
-                        accept=".pdf,.png,.jpg,.jpeg"
-                    />
-
-                    <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-3">
-                        <motion.div
-                            className="w-16 h-16 bg-primary/10 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-primary"
-                            whileHover={{ rotate: 15, scale: 1.1 }}
-                        >
-                            <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" className="h-8 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                                <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M7 16a4 4 0 01-.88-7.903A5 5 0 1115.9 6L16 6a5 5 0 011 9.9M15 13l-3-3m0 0l-3 3m3-3v12" />
-                            </svg>
-                        </motion.div>
-
-                        {roomBookingFile ? (
-                            <>
-                                <p className="font-medium text-primary">File selected:</p>
-                                <p className="text-sm">{roomBookingFile.name}</p>
-                                <p className="text-xs text-gray-500">Click or drag to replace</p>
-                            </>
-                        ) : (
-                            <>
-                                <p className="font-medium">Drop your file here or click to browse</p>
-                                <p className="text-xs text-gray-500">Accepted formats: PDF, PNG, JPG</p>
-                            </>
-                        )}
+                {fileError && (
+                    <div className="mt-2 mb-2">
+                        <CustomAlert
+                            type="error"
+                            title="File Error"
+                            message={fileError}
+                        />
                     </div>
-                </motion.div>
+                )}
+
+                {formData.will_or_have_room_booking ? (
+                    <motion.div
+                        className={`mt-2 border-2 border-dashed rounded-lg p-8 text-center cursor-pointer transition-colors ${isDragging ? 'border-primary bg-primary/5' : 'border-base-300 hover:border-primary/50'
+                            }`}
+                        variants={fileUploadVariants}
+                        initial="initial"
+                        whileHover="hover"
+                        whileTap="tap"
+                        onDragOver={handleDragOver}
+                        onDragLeave={handleDragLeave}
+                        onDrop={handleDrop}
+                        onClick={() => document.getElementById('room-booking-file')?.click()}
+                    >
+                        <input
+                            id="room-booking-file"
+                            type="file"
+                            className="hidden"
+                            onChange={handleRoomBookingFileChange}
+                            accept=".pdf,.png,.jpg,.jpeg"
+                        />
+
+                        <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-3">
+                            <motion.div
+                                className="w-16 h-16 bg-primary/10 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-primary"
+                                whileHover={{ rotate: 15, scale: 1.1 }}
+                            >
+                                <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" className="h-8 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                                    <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M7 16a4 4 0 01-.88-7.903A5 5 0 1115.9 6L16 6a5 5 0 011 9.9M15 13l-3-3m0 0l-3 3m3-3v12" />
+                                </svg>
+                            </motion.div>
+
+                            {roomBookingFile ? (
+                                <>
+                                    <p className="font-medium text-primary">File selected:</p>
+                                    <p className="text-sm">{roomBookingFile.name}</p>
+                                    <p className="text-xs text-gray-500">Click or drag to replace (Max size: 1MB)</p>
+                                </>
+                            ) : (
+                                <>
+                                    <p className="font-medium">Drop your file here or click to browse</p>
+                                    <p className="text-xs text-gray-500">Accepted formats: PDF, PNG, JPG (Max size: 1MB)</p>
+                                </>
+                            )}
+                        </div>
+                    </motion.div>
+                ) : (
+                    <motion.div
+                        className="mt-2 bg-base-300/30 rounded-lg p-4 text-center"
+                        initial={{ opacity: 0 }}
+                        animate={{ opacity: 1 }}
+                    >
+                        <p className="text-sm text-base-content/70">Room booking upload not required when no booking is needed.</p>
+                    </motion.div>
+                )}
+
+                {/* Preview File Button - Outside the upload area */}
+                {formData.will_or_have_room_booking && roomBookingFile && (
+                    <div className="mt-3 flex justify-end">
+                        <button
+                            type="button"
+                            className="btn btn-primary btn-sm"
+                            onClick={toggleFilePreview}
+                        >
+                            {showFilePreview ? 'Hide Preview' : 'Preview File'}
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+                )}
+
+                {/* File Preview Component */}
+                {showFilePreview && filePreviewUrl && roomBookingFile && (
+                    <motion.div
+                        initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 20 }}
+                        animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+                        exit={{ opacity: 0, y: -20 }}
+                        className="mt-4 p-4 bg-base-200 rounded-lg"
+                    >
+                        <div className="flex justify-between items-center mb-4">
+                            <h3 className="font-medium">File Preview</h3>
+                            <button
+                                type="button"
+                                className="btn btn-sm btn-circle"
+                                onClick={toggleFilePreview}
+                            >
+                                <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" className="h-4 w-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                                    <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M6 18L18 6M6 6l12 12" />
+                                </svg>
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                        <FilePreview url={filePreviewUrl} filename={roomBookingFile.name} />
+                    </motion.div>
+                )}
             </motion.div>
 
             {/* Food/Drinks */}
diff --git a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement.astro b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement.astro
index d16bde6..8476134 100644
--- a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement.astro
+++ b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement.astro
@@ -256,7 +256,7 @@ try {
     <EventRequestModal client:load eventRequests={allEventRequests} />
 </div>
 
-<script define:vars={{ ANIMATION_DELAYS }}>
+<script type="module" define:vars={{ ANIMATION_DELAYS }}>
     // Import the DataSyncService for client-side use
     import { DataSyncService } from "../../scripts/database/DataSyncService";
     import { Collections } from "../../schemas/pocketbase/schema";
@@ -269,6 +269,20 @@ try {
         }
     });
 
+    // Also force refresh when this tab is clicked in dashboard
+    document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => {
+        // Find dashboard tab for event request management
+        const eventRequestManagementTab = document.querySelector(
+            '[data-section="eventRequestManagement"]'
+        );
+        if (eventRequestManagementTab) {
+            eventRequestManagementTab.addEventListener("click", () => {
+                // Dispatch custom event to refresh data when this tab is clicked
+                document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent("dashboardTabVisible"));
+            });
+        }
+    });
+
     // Handle authentication errors and initial data loading
     document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", async () => {
         // Initialize DataSyncService for client-side
diff --git a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement/EventRequestDetails.tsx b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement/EventRequestDetails.tsx
index b9d14d4..a378ee6 100644
--- a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement/EventRequestDetails.tsx
+++ b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement/EventRequestDetails.tsx
@@ -708,7 +708,7 @@ const ASFundingTab: React.FC<{ request: ExtendedEventRequest }> = ({ request })
                 </div>
 
                 <div className="mt-4">
-                    <InvoiceTable invoiceData={invoiceData} />
+                    <InvoiceTable invoiceData={invoiceData} expectedAttendance={request.expected_attendance} />
                 </div>
             </motion.div>
 
@@ -726,7 +726,7 @@ const ASFundingTab: React.FC<{ request: ExtendedEventRequest }> = ({ request })
 };
 
 // Separate component for invoice table
-const InvoiceTable: React.FC<{ invoiceData: any }> = ({ invoiceData }) => {
+const InvoiceTable: React.FC<{ invoiceData: any, expectedAttendance?: number }> = ({ invoiceData, expectedAttendance }) => {
     // If no invoice data is provided, show a message
     if (!invoiceData) {
         return (
@@ -811,7 +811,7 @@ const InvoiceTable: React.FC<{ invoiceData: any }> = ({ invoiceData }) => {
         // Calculate subtotal from items
         const subtotal = items.reduce((sum: number, item: any) => {
             const quantity = parseFloat(item?.quantity || 1);
-            const price = parseFloat(item?.unit_price || item?.price || 0);
+            const price = parseFloat(item?.unit_price || item?.unitPrice || item?.price || 0);
             return sum + (quantity * price);
         }, 0);
 
@@ -820,9 +820,26 @@ const InvoiceTable: React.FC<{ invoiceData: any }> = ({ invoiceData }) => {
         const tip = parseFloat(parsedInvoice.tip || parsedInvoice.tipAmount || 0);
         const total = parseFloat(parsedInvoice.total || 0) || (subtotal + tax + tip);
 
+        // Calculate budget limit if expected attendance is provided
+        const budgetLimit = expectedAttendance ? Math.min(expectedAttendance * 10, 5000) : null;
+        const isOverBudget = budgetLimit !== null && total > budgetLimit;
+
         // Render the invoice table
         return (
             <div className="overflow-x-auto">
+                {budgetLimit !== null && (
+                    <div className={`mb-4 p-3 rounded-lg ${isOverBudget ? 'bg-error/20' : 'bg-success/20'}`}>
+                        <p className="text-sm font-medium">
+                            Budget Limit: ${budgetLimit.toFixed(2)} (based on {expectedAttendance} attendees)
+                        </p>
+                        {isOverBudget && (
+                            <p className="text-sm font-bold text-error mt-1">
+                                WARNING: This invoice exceeds the budget limit by ${(total - budgetLimit).toFixed(2)}
+                            </p>
+                        )}
+                    </div>
+                )}
+
                 <table className="table table-zebra w-full">
                     <thead>
                         <tr>
@@ -840,7 +857,7 @@ const InvoiceTable: React.FC<{ invoiceData: any }> = ({ invoiceData }) => {
                                 : (item?.item || item?.description || item?.name || 'N/A');
 
                             const quantity = parseFloat(item?.quantity || 1);
-                            const unitPrice = parseFloat(item?.unit_price || item?.price || 0);
+                            const unitPrice = parseFloat(item?.unit_price || item?.unitPrice || item?.price || 0);
                             const itemTotal = quantity * unitPrice;
 
                             return (
@@ -858,21 +875,17 @@ const InvoiceTable: React.FC<{ invoiceData: any }> = ({ invoiceData }) => {
                             <td colSpan={3} className="text-right font-medium">Subtotal:</td>
                             <td>${subtotal.toFixed(2)}</td>
                         </tr>
-                        {tax > 0 && (
-                            <tr>
-                                <td colSpan={3} className="text-right font-medium">Tax:</td>
-                                <td>${tax.toFixed(2)}</td>
-                            </tr>
-                        )}
-                        {tip > 0 && (
-                            <tr>
-                                <td colSpan={3} className="text-right font-medium">Tip:</td>
-                                <td>${tip.toFixed(2)}</td>
-                            </tr>
-                        )}
+                        <tr>
+                            <td colSpan={3} className="text-right font-medium">Tax:</td>
+                            <td>${tax.toFixed(2)}</td>
+                        </tr>
+                        <tr>
+                            <td colSpan={3} className="text-right font-medium">Tip:</td>
+                            <td>${tip.toFixed(2)}</td>
+                        </tr>
                         <tr>
                             <td colSpan={3} className="text-right font-bold">Total:</td>
-                            <td className="font-bold">${total.toFixed(2)}</td>
+                            <td className={`font-bold ${isOverBudget ? 'text-error' : ''}`}>${total.toFixed(2)}</td>
                         </tr>
                     </tfoot>
                 </table>
@@ -888,9 +901,9 @@ const InvoiceTable: React.FC<{ invoiceData: any }> = ({ invoiceData }) => {
         return (
             <CustomAlert
                 type="error"
-                title="Processing Error"
-                message="An unexpected error occurred while processing the invoice."
-                icon="heroicons:exclamation-triangle"
+                title="Error"
+                message="An error occurred while processing the invoice data."
+                icon="heroicons:exclamation-circle"
             />
         );
     }
@@ -1216,21 +1229,23 @@ const PRMaterialsTab: React.FC<{ request: ExtendedEventRequest }> = ({ request }
             )}
 
             {/* No files message */}
-            {!hasFiles && (
-                <motion.div
-                    className="mt-4"
-                    initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 10 }}
-                    animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
-                    transition={{ delay: 0.2 }}
-                >
-                    <CustomAlert
-                        type="info"
-                        title="No PR Files"
-                        message="No PR-related files have been uploaded."
-                        icon="heroicons:information-circle"
-                    />
-                </motion.div>
-            )}
+            {
+                !hasFiles && (
+                    <motion.div
+                        className="mt-4"
+                        initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 10 }}
+                        animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+                        transition={{ delay: 0.2 }}
+                    >
+                        <CustomAlert
+                            type="info"
+                            title="No PR Files"
+                            message="No PR-related files have been uploaded."
+                            icon="heroicons:information-circle"
+                        />
+                    </motion.div>
+                )
+            }
 
             {/* File Preview Modal */}
             <FilePreviewModal
@@ -1464,11 +1479,6 @@ const EventRequestDetails = ({
                                     <label className="text-xs text-gray-400">Start Date & Time</label>
                                     <p className="text-white">{formatDate(request.start_date_time)}</p>
                                 </div>
-
-                                <div>
-                                    <label className="text-xs text-gray-400">End Date & Time</label>
-                                    <p className="text-white">{formatDate(request.end_date_time)}</p>
-                                </div>
                             </div>
                         </div>
 
diff --git a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement/EventRequestManagementTable.tsx b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement/EventRequestManagementTable.tsx
index c5867c0..3fe4b70 100644
--- a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement/EventRequestManagementTable.tsx
+++ b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement/EventRequestManagementTable.tsx
@@ -33,12 +33,14 @@ interface EventRequestManagementTableProps {
     eventRequests: ExtendedEventRequest[];
     onRequestSelect: (request: ExtendedEventRequest) => void;
     onStatusChange: (id: string, status: "submitted" | "pending" | "completed" | "declined") => Promise<void>;
+    isLoadingUserData?: boolean;
 }
 
 const EventRequestManagementTable = ({
     eventRequests: initialEventRequests,
     onRequestSelect,
-    onStatusChange
+    onStatusChange,
+    isLoadingUserData = false
 }: EventRequestManagementTableProps) => {
     const [eventRequests, setEventRequests] = useState<ExtendedEventRequest[]>(initialEventRequests);
     const [filteredRequests, setFilteredRequests] = useState<ExtendedEventRequest[]>(initialEventRequests);
@@ -69,13 +71,54 @@ const EventRequestManagementTable = ({
                 true, // Force sync
                 '', // No filter
                 '-created',
-                'requested_user'
+                'requested_user' // This is correct but we need to ensure it's working in the DataSyncService
             );
 
+            // If we still have "Unknown" users, try to fetch them directly
+            const requestsWithUsers = await Promise.all(
+                updatedRequests.map(async (request) => {
+                    // If user data is missing, try to fetch it directly
+                    if (!request.expand?.requested_user && request.requested_user) {
+                        try {
+                            const userData = await dataSync.getItem(
+                                Collections.USERS,
+                                request.requested_user,
+                                true // Force sync the user data
+                            );
+
+                            if (userData) {
+                                // TypeScript cast to access the properties
+                                const typedUserData = userData as unknown as {
+                                    id: string;
+                                    name?: string;
+                                    email?: string;
+                                };
+
+                                // Update the expand object with the user data
+                                return {
+                                    ...request,
+                                    expand: {
+                                        ...(request.expand || {}),
+                                        requested_user: {
+                                            id: typedUserData.id,
+                                            name: typedUserData.name || 'Unknown',
+                                            email: typedUserData.email || 'Unknown'
+                                        }
+                                    }
+                                } as ExtendedEventRequest;
+                            }
+                        } catch (error) {
+                            console.error(`Error fetching user data for request ${request.id}:`, error);
+                        }
+                    }
+                    return request;
+                })
+            ) as ExtendedEventRequest[];
+
             // console.log(`Fetched ${updatedRequests.length} event requests`);
 
-            setEventRequests(updatedRequests);
-            applyFilters(updatedRequests);
+            setEventRequests(requestsWithUsers);
+            applyFilters(requestsWithUsers);
         } catch (error) {
             // console.error('Error refreshing event requests:', error);
             toast.error('Failed to refresh event requests');
@@ -217,25 +260,32 @@ const EventRequestManagementTable = ({
 
     // Helper to get user display info - always show email address
     const getUserDisplayInfo = (request: ExtendedEventRequest) => {
+        // If we're still loading user data, show loading indicator
+        if (isLoadingUserData) {
+            return {
+                name: request.expand?.requested_user?.name || 'Loading...',
+                email: request.expand?.requested_user?.email || 'Loading...'
+            };
+        }
+
         // First try to get from the expand object
         if (request.expand?.requested_user) {
             const user = request.expand.requested_user;
-            // Show "Loading..." instead of "Unknown" while data is being fetched
-            const name = user.name || 'Loading...';
+            const name = user.name || 'Unknown';
             // Always show email regardless of emailVisibility
-            const email = user.email || 'Loading...';
+            const email = user.email || 'Unknown';
             return { name, email };
         }
 
         // Then try the requested_user_expand
         if (request.requested_user_expand) {
-            const name = request.requested_user_expand.name || 'Loading...';
-            const email = request.requested_user_expand.email || 'Loading...';
+            const name = request.requested_user_expand.name || 'Unknown';
+            const email = request.requested_user_expand.email || 'Unknown';
             return { name, email };
         }
 
-        // Last fallback - don't use "Unknown" to avoid confusing users
-        return { name: 'Loading...', email: 'Loading...' };
+        // Last fallback
+        return { name: 'Unknown', email: 'Unknown' };
     };
 
     // Update openDetailModal to call the prop function
diff --git a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement/EventRequestModal.tsx b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement/EventRequestModal.tsx
index 4607ba4..88f00d8 100644
--- a/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement/EventRequestModal.tsx
+++ b/src/components/dashboard/Officer_EventRequestManagement/EventRequestModal.tsx
@@ -113,12 +113,14 @@ const TableWrapper: React.FC<{
     eventRequests: ExtendedEventRequest[];
     handleSelectRequest: (request: ExtendedEventRequest) => void;
     handleStatusChange: (id: string, status: "submitted" | "pending" | "completed" | "declined") => Promise<void>;
-}> = ({ eventRequests, handleSelectRequest, handleStatusChange }) => {
+    isLoadingUserData?: boolean;
+}> = ({ eventRequests, handleSelectRequest, handleStatusChange, isLoadingUserData = false }) => {
     return (
         <EventRequestManagementTable
             eventRequests={eventRequests}
             onRequestSelect={handleSelectRequest}
             onStatusChange={handleStatusChange}
+            isLoadingUserData={isLoadingUserData}
         />
     );
 };
@@ -189,29 +191,32 @@ const EventRequestModal: React.FC<EventRequestModalProps> = ({ eventRequests })
         }
     };
 
-    // Immediately load user data on mount
+    // Immediately load user data on mount and when eventRequests change
     useEffect(() => {
-        refreshUserDataAndUpdate(eventRequests);
-    }, []);
-
-    // Effect to update local state when props change
-    useEffect(() => {
-        // Only update if we have new eventRequests from props
-        if (eventRequests.length > 0) {
-            // First update with what we have from props
-            setLocalEventRequests(prevRequests => {
-                // Only replace if we have different data
-                if (eventRequests.length !== prevRequests.length) {
-                    return eventRequests;
-                }
-                return prevRequests;
-            });
-
+        if (eventRequests && eventRequests.length > 0) {
+            // First update with existing data from props
+            setLocalEventRequests(eventRequests);
             // Then refresh user data
             refreshUserDataAndUpdate(eventRequests);
         }
     }, [eventRequests]);
 
+    // Ensure user data is loaded immediately when component mounts
+    useEffect(() => {
+        // Refresh user data immediately on mount
+        refreshUserDataAndUpdate();
+
+        // Set up auto-refresh every 30 seconds
+        const refreshInterval = setInterval(() => {
+            refreshUserDataAndUpdate();
+        }, 30000); // 30 seconds
+
+        // Clear interval on unmount
+        return () => {
+            clearInterval(refreshInterval);
+        };
+    }, []);
+
     // Set up event listeners for communication with the table component
     useEffect(() => {
         const handleSelectRequest = (event: CustomEvent) => {
@@ -252,7 +257,7 @@ const EventRequestModal: React.FC<EventRequestModalProps> = ({ eventRequests })
         return () => {
             document.removeEventListener('dashboardTabVisible', handleTabVisible);
         };
-    }, [localEventRequests]);
+    }, []);
 
     const closeModal = () => {
         setIsModalOpen(false);
@@ -338,6 +343,7 @@ const EventRequestModal: React.FC<EventRequestModalProps> = ({ eventRequests })
                             eventRequests={localEventRequests}
                             handleSelectRequest={handleSelectRequest}
                             handleStatusChange={handleStatusChange}
+                            isLoadingUserData={isLoadingUserData}
                         />
                     </div>
                 </div>
diff --git a/src/schemas/pocketbase/schema.ts b/src/schemas/pocketbase/schema.ts
index 0d1232a..253742b 100644
--- a/src/schemas/pocketbase/schema.ts
+++ b/src/schemas/pocketbase/schema.ts
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ export interface User extends BaseRecord {
   display_preferences?: string; // JSON string of display settings (theme, font size, etc.)
   accessibility_settings?: string; // JSON string of accessibility settings (color blind mode, reduced motion)
   resume?: string;
+  signed_up?: boolean; // Whether the user has filled out the registration form.
   requested_email?: boolean; // Whether the user has requested an IEEE email address
 }