What is tracked in CAMS?

All property that meets the university definition of equipment must be tracked in the university Capital Asset Management System (CAMS). Departments are also required to track in CAMS equipment acquired under a contract or grant that sets a dollar limit of less than $5,000 for inventorial items. Please refer to PPM 350-50.II.B for a complete list of items required to be tracked in CAMS.

The university is required to track equipment at its original acquisition value for the entire time it is under the care of the university. Per the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Statement 34, "Capital assets should be reported at historical costs."

Departments have the option of tracking items that would otherwise meet the definition of equipment above, but do not meet the acquisition value criteria (under $5,000).

Using Aggie Enterprise for CAMS

Learn about Aggie Enterprise and CAMS tracking. KFS is no longer used for tracking equipment at UC Davis.

Affixing decals and updating information

After the equipment is added to CAMS, a UCOP Tag Number is assigned, and an asset decal is sent to the asset representative assigned to the Asset Custodial Code. The asset decal should be applied to the equipment in an easily visible location.