Government titled property falls into three categories: contractor-acquired, Government furnished equipment, and Government furnished material.
Contractor-Acquired Government Property
- Property purchased by the university using award funds
- Award terms and conditions specify that property purchased by the university is owned by the Government
- Prior approval from the sponsor is typically required, even when the property is included in the award budget
Government Furnished Equipment
- Capital or non-capital equipment provided by the Government for use on a specific award
- Must be itemized in the award documents
- Departments should notify the OCG Property Officer when capital or non-capital equipment is provided by a sponsor
Government Furnished Materials
- Consumable materials and supplies provided by the Government for use on a specific award
- Must be identified in the award documents
- Departments should notify the OCG Property Officer when consumable materials and supplies are provided by a sponsor
Unlike property titled to the university, use of Government property on other awards must be specifically authorized by the sponsor. When Government property is received, the department should contact the OCG Property Officer so the property can be tagged, verified, and reported to the sponsor according to Federal regulations.