3440
AR
Administrative Regulation
Inventories
In order to provide for the proper control and conservation of district property, the Superintendent or designee shall maintain an inventory of equipment in accordance with law for the following:
- All items currently valued in excess of $500 (Education Code 35168)
- All items purchased with federal funds that have a useful life of more than one year with an acquisition cost per unit of $5,000 or more (34 CFR 80.3)
The Superintendent or designee shall maintain an inventory of all property. The following information must be recorded: (Education Code 35168)
- Name and description of the property
- Name of titleholder
- Serial number or other identification number
- Cost of the property (a reasonable estimate may be used if original cost is unknown)
- Acquisition date
- Location of use
- Any ultimate disposition data including the date and method of disposal and sale price
The following information must also be recorded for items acquired with federal funds: (34 CFR 80.32)
- Source of the property (funding source)
- Use and condition of property
- Percentage of federal participation in the cost of the property
At least once every two years, a physical inventory shall be conducted and the results reconciled with the property records. (34 CFR 80.32)
Each school shall maintain a copy of its inventory and provide a copy of this inventory to the district office. Copies of all district inventories shall be kept at the district office.
Legal & Management References
State
5 CCR 16022-16023 - Classification of records
5 CCR 16035 - Historical inventory of equipment
5 CCR 3946 - Control, safeguards, disposal of equipment purchased with consolidated application funds
Ed. Code 35168 - Inventory of equipment
Federal
2 CFR 200.0-200.521 - Federal uniform grant guidance
20 USC 2301-2414 - Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Management Resources
California Department of Education Publication - California School Accounting Manual
Website - CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services
Website - California Association of School Business Officials
Website - California Department of Education
Website - Office of Management and Budget
Cross References
3000 BP Concepts And Roles
3230 AR Federal Grant Funds
3290 BP Gifts, Grants And Bequests
3300 BP Expenditures And Purchases
3512 AR Equipment
3515 AR Campus Security
3530 AR Risk Management/Insurance
3580 AR District Records