IDENTIFICATION AND TAGGING - 8651
(Revised: 10/2020)
Tagging Property
Agency/department heads are responsible for safeguarding the state’s assets. All property will be logged in the property register and entered into a property inventory system. Agency/department heads should establish an internal policy that takes into consideration the cost versus benefit of the property which will be required to be tagged. This policy should include property which is sensitive or high-risk, in addition to property which does not meet the state’s capitalization requirements. See Government Code sections 13400-13407 on the State Leadership Accountability Act.
The purpose of tagging property is to:
- Designate the property as belonging to the state.
- Facilitate accounting for the property.
- Aid in the identification if the property is lost or stolen.
- Discourage theft.
Tags
Tags will be placed so that they are in plain sight and easy to read. To the extent possible, property will be tagged on the front, left-hand corner. The identification number will not be changed when property is moved within the agency/department. At a minimum, all tags shall include “State of California,” the agency/department name, and tag number.Revisions
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