Question and answer sessions will review a specific Capital Equipment topic and provide an open forum for people to ask questions they might have. These optional sessions are open to all persons interested in understanding the Capital Equipment Policies and Procedures, including Department Property Administrators (DPAs), Primary Investigators, and Financial Specialists.
Capital Equipment
New Department Property Administrator training available in Canvas
As of fall 2023, a new self-paced Department Property Administrator (DPA) training course is available in Canvas. Registration is available through the OHRD website.
New “Find Capital Equipment Assets” WISER Tool
A new “Find Capital Equipment Assets” search tool for WISER is now available. This search tool is intended for DPA and financial staff usage. This allows departments to create their own ad hoc reporting on their capital equipment.
Campus Physical Inventory Update
The “FY21 Physical Inventory Schedule” is now available on our Property Control page located under the section titled “Department Property Administrator Information”. Under the guidance of UW System policy 300-Interim 02, an extension was granted …
Capital Equipment – Operational update
We understand the complexity that the University is handling at this time and that prioritization of core functions is necessary. As each department is facing different challenges, Property Control will continue standard communications and look …
3008.12 Delegation of Department Property Administrator (DPA) Procedure
Delegation of Department Property Administrator (DPA) Procedure, outlines the steps and individuals responsible for identification of DPAs and establishment of the DPA Acceptance Agreement between the designated DPA, the Division’s Chief Financial Officer and Property Control Office.
3008.11 Departing Employee Request to Take Capital Equipment to a New Institution Procedure
Departing Employee Request to take Capital Equipment to a New Institution Procedure at UW–Madison.
3008.10 Asset Loan Agreement Procedure
Asset Loan Agreement Procedure at UW–Madison.
3008.9 Change in Custody to Another Department Procedure
Change in Custody to another Department Procedure at UW–Madison.
3008.8 Location/Room Changes Procedure
Location/Room Change Procedure at UW-Madison. Details on how to update Property Control if the location of a capital asset has changed.