Recording

 

(1) All property, plant or equipment with a value in excess of $2,000 or more must be recorded in the agency’s asset ledger -

(a)          from the introduction of the asset module of the financial management information system – in the case of assets acquired after the module is introduced; and

(b)          progressively by 2010 – in the case of assets acquired before that time.

 

(2)               All agencies shall maintain a Fixed Asset Register until the asset module of the financial management information system is implemented.    Details to be recorded in the asset register should include, at a minimum -

(a)          description

(b)          cost or fair value

(c)           date of acquisition, where known

(d)          make, model and identification number, where applicable

(e)           location.

 

(3)               Assets whose value is between $200 and $2,000 must also be recorded in an Expendable Items Register.

 

(Financial Instructions 2005 s(54))