diff --git a/atst/models/request.py b/atst/models/request.py
index 3d79a706..9180e85e 100644
--- a/atst/models/request.py
+++ b/atst/models/request.py
@@ -35,3 +35,11 @@ class Request(Base):
     def annual_spend(self):
         monthly = self.body.get("details_of_use", {}).get("estimated_monthly_spend", 0)
         return monthly * 12
+
+    @property
+    def financial_verification(self):
+        return self.body.get("financial_verification")
+
+    @property
+    def is_financially_verified(self):
+        return self.task_order is not None
diff --git a/atst/routes/requests/financial_verification.py b/atst/routes/requests/financial_verification.py
index d3606f3b..50f04102 100644
--- a/atst/routes/requests/financial_verification.py
+++ b/atst/routes/requests/financial_verification.py
@@ -39,8 +39,7 @@ def update_financial_verification(request_id):
             existing_request.body.get("financial_verification")
         )
         updated_request = Requests.update_financial_verification(request_id, form.data)
-        if valid:
-            Requests.submit_financial_verification(request_id)
+        if valid and updated_request.is_financially_verified:
             new_workspace = Requests.approve_and_create_workspace(updated_request)
             return redirect(
                 url_for(