Jun 27
Capital Asset Management
Conduct Inventory
Annual campuswide physical inventories are coordinated by CAM.
Transfer Assets
Transfer assets to another unit or to the MSU Surplus Store.
Retire Assets
Retire lost, destroyed, cannabalized, or transferred equipment.
News
Jun 20
University Stores Offers Storage Services
Did you know? University Stores offers storage and fulfillment services for MSU departments in our heated, secure warehouse. Click the title for more information.Apr 05
Business Inclusion Supplier Expo
To foster relationships between diverse suppliers and the Michigan State University campus community, Purchasing is hosting a Business Inclusion Supplier Expo on April 18, 2018. Our goal is to connect MSU faculty and staff with minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and other small and diverse suppliers who offer the types of goods and services frequently purchased on campus.Mar 20
Fiscal Year-End Cutoff Dates
Year-end procedures have been established and are available on the Controllers Office Website. Click the title to view important dates for University Services activities.FAQS
- It’s my year to conduct inventory. What are the options? You can either submit equipment inventory using the Annual Asset Reporting Template or check out a barcode scanner from CAM. Physical inventory instructions are available on our website.
- What is the definition of capital equipment?
At MSU, capital equipment is defined as:
•non-expendable, tangible personal property with an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit
•has a useful life of more than one year, and
•has the capacity to function as a stand-alone unit without the assistance of another unit
- How do I know if it’s my year to do my department’s annual inventory?The actual physical inventory process is conducted for MSU departments on an alternating year basis by CAM. Notification letters will be send to departments if it’s your year to conduct the inventory.