Travel fares charged to a federal project must be for less than first-class air accommodations. If unsure of the prime funding source, check with Research Accounting before making any travel arrangements. Some agencies require special approval before use of funds for international travel. Software has been specifically excluded from the equipment category by the State of Oregon. Refer to Propert Management Handbook for specific definitions of equipment and components.
Many awards require prior agency approval before purchase of equipment.
Watch this area closely. Please read the equipment clauses in awards carefully. Cost sharing the purchase or upgrade of equipment between different sponsoring agencies is discouraged unless specifically approved by the sponsoring agency. Pay special attention to updating the movable equipment inventory on restricted funds, as the University is held accountable by sponsoring agencies. All equipment at OSU should be on inventory, including those items brought with a PI from another institution, and equipment borrowed, loaned, or furnished by another agency.