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Policy for Capital Equipment Accountability

Policy for Capital Equipment Accountability

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with: (1) Federal regulations applicable to all Federally-funded equipment; and (2) sound business practices for University-acquired accountable capital equipment.

Scope

This policy applies to the University of Dayton and its sponsored research subcontractors.

Policy History

I. Effective Date: May 2000

II. Approval: March 10, 2021

III. History: 

  • Approved in its original form: May 2000 (Title: UD & UDRI Property Policies and Procedures)
  • Approved as amended: November 2003
  • Approved as amended: October 2006
  • Approved as amended: June 2008
  • Approved as amended: December 2008
  • Approved as amended: January 2009
  • Approved as amended: August 2010
  • Approved as amended: May 2011
  • Approved as amended: February 2012
  • Approved as amended: February 2013
  • Approved as amended: January 8, 2015
  • Approved as amended: March 10, 2021

IV. Maintenance of Policy: University of Dayton Research Institute Property Administrator (PA)

Definitions

For the purposes of this policy, the following definitions apply:

(a) "Federally-Funded Equipment" means Equipment purchased with Federal funds, regardless of current ownership.

(b) "Capital Equipment" means Articles of non-expendable tangible personal property with a useful life of at least a year, and an acquisition cost or donated value in excess of the university’s capitalization threshold at the time of purchase.

(c) "Accountable Capital Equipment" means:

     1.  All capital equipment purchased with Federal funds.

     2.  All capital equipment purchased with University funds, excluding equipment with an initial acquisition cost under $5,000 that is fully depreciated.

Categories of capital equipment discussed in this policy are shown in the Appendix.

Policy

The University will maintain a record of accountable capital equipment to insure that its full useful value is realized; it is protected from loss, damage or destruction; it is properly depreciated; and it is properly disposed. The accountable capital equipment record will be supported by periodic inventories. Units in possession of accountable capital equipment shall cooperate and support the University’s management and inventory of such equipment. The University will maintain control over all Federally-funded equipment in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and supplemental regulations as required by individual agencies.  The University will cooperate in Government audits of its Property Records Management System and make records and correspondence available upon request.

Accountable capital equipment shall cease to be inventoried by the Property Records Office and shall be tracked by the owning department once it has been fully depreciated.  Exceptions include all Federally-funded capital equipment and certain University-owned capital equipment where continued control and inventory of the equipment is in the best interest of the University (e.g., equipment containing sealed-sources of radiation).

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT, REMEDIES, SANCTIONS

The University of Dayton’s college, schools, departments and Research Institute are responsible for the use and maintenance of accountable capital equipment under their control.  They shall track University-owned, fully depreciated accountable capital equipment, support the Property Administrator (PA) in conducting periodic inventories of other accountable capital equipment, and support audits of all accountable equipment.

The PA is the designated University authority for overseeing the maintenance of accountable equipment records and the use of Government equipment in the possession of subcontractors, to ensure conformance with federal regulations.

The PA will provide an inventory report to the University’s VP for Finance, college, schools, departments and the Research Institute.  These units are responsible for assisting the PA in resolving any discrepancies identified in the inventory report.

APPEAL PROCESS

Appeals for exceptions to this policy may be made to the Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services.

Reference Documents

  1. Appendix – Categories of Capital Equipment
  2. University of Dayton Property Procedures Manual
  3. DD Form 1342 - DOD Property Record
  4. Notice of Government - Project Constructed Property
  5. Notice of Industry - Project Constructed Property
  6. Notice of UDRI-Owned Constructed Property
  7. Equipment Change Form
  8. Confirmation of Receipt of Government Property
  9. Property Loan Release/Receipt Document
  10. Report of Loss, Damage, Destruction
  11. Shipping Order - Return Authorization Form
  12. Utilization and Maintenance Log

Applicable State and Federal Regulations

  1. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 45—Government Property
  2. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR 200
CONTACT

For questions relating to the University policies of Research, please contact:


Kelli Tittle, Research Compliance & Export Control Administrator
937-229-3515
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