Property Management Operating Procedures Manual

Chapter 4:  Acquisition 

48 Code of Federal Regulations 45.5, Office of Management and Budget Circular A-110

Acquisition is the method by which MTU obtains, receives, and becomes accountable for property.

The most common method of acquisition is purchasing.  Other methods include donations, transfers, loans, leases, fabrications, and sponsor­-furnished property. 

Each method of acquisition has unique procedures and policies.