diff --git a/CHANGELOG.MD b/CHANGELOG.MD
index a1cdd0b77..c424aa2f0 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.MD
+++ b/CHANGELOG.MD
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+## February 27, 2024
+- **Bug Fix**Comments cannot be approved while reviewing [DESENG-496](https://apps.itsm.gov.bc.ca/jira/browse/DESENG-496)
+    - Fixed by adding a missing decorator for transactional methods.
+
 ## February 26, 2024
 - **Task**Models for dynamic engagement pages [DESENG-500](https://apps.itsm.gov.bc.ca/jira/browse/DESENG-500)
     - Implemented endpoints for dynamic engagement pages, including summary and custom sections.
diff --git a/met-api/src/met_api/services/submission_service.py b/met-api/src/met_api/services/submission_service.py
index abfeb3410..9e640c862 100644
--- a/met-api/src/met_api/services/submission_service.py
+++ b/met-api/src/met_api/services/submission_service.py
@@ -144,6 +144,7 @@ def _validate_fields(submission):
             raise ValueError('Engagement not open to submissions')
 
     @classmethod
+    @transactional()
     def review_comment(cls, submission_id, staff_review_details: dict, external_user_id) -> SubmissionSchema:
         """Review comment."""
         user = StaffUserService.get_user_by_external_id(external_user_id)