Disposal/Sale of Surplus Property

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define guidelines for the disposal and sale of surplus College property according to the requirements and restrictions set forth by the State of Washington and the goals of the College.

To Whom Does This Policy Apply

This policy applies to all Tacoma Community College staff, students and community members who utilize state resources.

References

S.A.A.M.  30.40.45 - Removing capital assets from the inventory

RCW 43.19.1919 - Surplus personal property - Sale, exchange

RCW 43.19.19191 - Surplus computers and computer-related equipment

RCW 43.19.1920 - Surplus personal property - Donation to emergency shelters

WAC 236.48.190 - Surplus property disposal priorities

WAC 200-360-025 – Surplus Property Auction

DES - Department of Enterprise Services

Definitions

DES (Department of Enterprise Services): provides centralized business services to Washington government agencies and residents.

OFM (Office of Financial Management): authoritative agency of the state of Washington supplying information, fiscal services and policy support that the Governor, Legislature and state agencies need to serve the people of Washington.

S.A.A.M: provided by OFM, the State Administrative & Accounting Manual provides control and accountability over financial and administrative affairs of the state of Washington. The policies and procedures in this manual are the minimum requirements that state agencies must meet.

Surplus property :  Any unserviceable, obsolete or excess College assets, materials, equipment or supplies, tagged and untagged, regardless of whether or not the item is part of the College’s fixed assets system.

Policy

It is the policy of the College to comply with all RCW’s and WAC’s governing the disposal and sale of surplus property as outlined in the OFM State Administrative and Accounting Manual (S.A.A.M.) and Department of Enterprise Services (DES).