Board of Reviews and Capitalized Assets Q&A
Q:My property managers tell me that getting a $3000 piece of equipment off of my property list requires a BOR action. Is that true?
A:If the asset is not on the sensitive property list and acquisition value is less than $5,000.00 a final event will be required. You will need a BOR package if the asset is missing. Contact your LOR to determine which Final Event Type to use.
Q:Did you mention the dates that the inventory is planning on being done this year? We were told here at the NEFSC that it was going to happen this month, but haven't been given any date yet?
A:FY2017 Inventory Schedule is located
Q:Is 31-15 not a capitalized object class code?
A:Yes it is, 31-15 is the object class code for motor vehicles over the 200K threshold for capitalized property.
Q:Where is a list of the life schedule for each item? Such as monitor, desktop etc...
A: Select “Sunflower Enterprise Reports” Select “Management Reports” Select “Catalog Entries” Enter the FSC Group “70” and FSC Class “20” locate the correct Catalog Identifier (This information can be found on the Maintain Asset Detail screen)
Q:Why does the BOR findings not list specific criteria used in the determination?
A:There are numerous circumstances that adversely affect personal property, so limiting criteria in the determination process is not practical. Keep in mind that every line office may have a representative on the Board to ensure a fair process.
Q:how long after the board hears a case, how long does it take to hear back?
A:At a minimum, the Property Manager or Property Custodian should get a feedback either the day the Board convenes or the next working day after the Board convenes.
Q:So external hard drives fall under the BOR?
A:Yes, external hard drives fall under the BOR process.
Q:Do NOAA Property managerrs[C1] have to use GSAXCESS to donate property to state agencies or can we directly transfer the property to a qualifying state agency i.e. state Fish & Wildlife agencies?
A:A Federal Agency cannot directly donate property to a state agency without going through GSA and the State Agency Surplus Property (SASP).
Q:what happens if you find an asset that has been retired but it is still in the office and listed in sunflower.
A:Send a request to your LOR to reactivate the asset and include pictures of the barcode number and serial number on the asset.
Q:Is GSA Axcess required now, or can I still excess via UNICOR?
A:GSAXcess is only used to report useable excess items that can be donated or transferred to other eligible recipients. UNICOR is one source you can use to dispose of excess scrap electronic items.
Q:Is there a listing of approved recyclers to use for disposal of non-working electronic equipment?
A:You can find R2 certified recyclers at E-Steward certified recyclers at GSA Environmental Schedule 899.5 at
Q:Good afternoon.Will we be able to have access to the slide of the training?
A:Yes
Q:A piece of non-sensitive equipment worth less than $5000 was incorrectly marked as property on its PO. How can I get it off of my property list?
A:You need to submit a Document Level Adjustment (DLA) to correct the object class code on the PO. Once the DLA is approved, you must request a manual suppression.
Q:Identify the specific "policy" that states laptops can't be reasonably secured in trunk or out of site without still requiring liability to the employee
A:There is no specific policy that states laptops can't be reasonably secured in trunk or out of site without still requiring liability to the employee
Q:Is the new program with the United States Postal Service an acceptable recycle source now?
A:Yes, but you will need to check with the specific site to see what specific items they will accept.
Q:based on your response, then the BOR finding is ONLY a recommendation?
A:Yes, per DOC policy the Board findings[C2] is a recommendation,.[C3]
[C1]There was an extra “r” which should be deleted.
[C2]Remove s to make subject, verb agree.
[C3]Comma should be deleted and period added