TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

INVENTORY CONTROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES


6. Inventory Records

6.1 Procedures for Purchase Orders and Inventory 

After a purchase order for equipment has been issued, a property inventory file of equipment purchase orders will be initiated to (1) maintain a record of activity until completion of the order (equipment received and accepted) and (2) serve as the beginning of a permanent inventory asset record. The following items will be included in the permanent inventory asset record: 

6.1.1 Fund code, organization code and account code (FOAP) from which payment for asset is made

6.1.2 Administrative unit responsible for asset

6.1.3 TTU property tag number (asset #) assigned 

6.1.4 Description of asset (e.g. automobile, microscope, projector, etc.)

6.1.5 Manufacturer name

6.1.6 Serial number (if applicable)

6.1.7 Model number (if applicable, some "build to specs" equipment items do not have a model number)

6.1.8 Vendor's name and address 

6.1.9 Purchase order number and date (month and year) 

6.1.10 Date of arrival 

6.1.11 Cost of asset (includes freight and installation charges, if applicable)

6.1.12 Classification code (See Exhibit IC-2). 

6.1.13 Permanent Location  (Building and room number where the item is located.)

6.2 Inventory Listings 

All equipment acquired by an administrative unit since the last inventory listing will appear at the end of the next listing.


This information is maintained by Business & Fiscal Affairs
Last Updated: 20-MAR-2008
For more information, contact Business Services

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