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Fiscal Operations Manual
Section 000: Introductory Material
Effective: 02/17/2014
Revised: 3/20/2017

Account Codes

Other (40000-99999)

02.12 Capital Outlay (40000-49999)

40101 Equipment

Equipment is defined as non-expendable personal property that is not otherwise categorized by a separate account code within this section. (For purchases from proprietary funds see A8011 - Equipment.)

40102 Livestock

Purchases of livestock above the capitalization threshold with an anticipated minimum useful life of five years. The animals should be intended for use within a reproduction program where either the original animal and/or the offspring are considered a part of a research project or institutional instruction. The costs of raising immature animals to maturity are treated as current operating expenses.

40103 Artwork/Collection Items

Artwork/Collection items that are not permanently attached to buildings and that can be moved from one area to another (e.g., paintings). Includes museum collection procurements and purchases of non-depreciable Library special collection items. This account code is for artwork located inside a building and not attached to it. For artwork located outside a building and not attached to it, see 40403 - Artwork - IOTB. For artwork located either inside or outside a building that is attached to the building, see 40503 - Artwork - Buildings. (For purchases from proprietary funds see A803x - Collections.)

40104 Vehicles

Purchase of a motorized vehicle that is registered for road use. For vehicles not registered for road use or for non-motorized vehicles (i.e. trailers, lawn tractors or farm implements), use account code 40101 - Equipment. (For purchases from proprietary funds see A8012 - Vehicles.)

40111 Equipment-Capital Lease Payments

Expenditures for equipment acquired on a capital lease agreement. Such equipment is placed on inventory when delivered. See account code 40101 - Equipment for a definition of equipment and for a list of expenses in addition to the capital lease payments that can be included in the capitalized value. All capital lease acquisitions are considered to be equipment purchases and are included as part of the expenditures of any separate equipment acquisition.

40113 Principal Installment Payment

Expenditures for the purchase of equipment through installments. Use this code to record down payment, shipping costs, installation charges and principal payment.

40190 Library Purchases

Purchases by institutional libraries, or the UO law library, of books, periodicals, films, tapes, slides and reference materials. Does not include resources in electronic format - see 20109-Library Electronic Resources. See account code 40103 - Artworks/Collection Items, for non-depreciable Library special collection purchases.

40199 Construction in Progress(Equipment)

Expenditures during the fabrication period of a constructed item that will eventually be classified as equipment. At completion of fabrication, a journal entry moves the total cost to account code 40101 - Equipment. Do not use this code to purchase an inventory of supplies to be used on unspecified future projects. Also, do not use this code when fabricating equipment in an on-campus self-sustaining shop for transfer to another department. For purchases from proprietary funds see A8014 - Construction in Progress (Equipment).

40201 Vessels

Purchases of vessels, including any materials and supplies used in the improvement of the vessels themselves or equipment on board the vessel. A vessel is defined as a boat, ship or craft that is made to float or travel upon the water and is greater than 25 feet in length. It may or may not be powered by a marine engine. For anything less than 25 feet (e.g., canoes or rafts), use 40101 - Equipment. For docks and ramps see [B] Real Property. (For purchases from proprietary funds see A8015 - Vessels.)

40301 Land

Expenditures for land purchase. The entire purchase price, which includes buildings not intended for use, is included in the value of the land. Other costs are also included, such as land conditioning, provided it is not associated with a building or construction of an IOTB or infrastructure. Land is not included in depreciable assets. (For purchases from proprietary funds see A8121 - Land.)

40303 Land Improvements (non-depreciable)

Expenditures for improvements that ready land for its intended use and produce permanent benefits. Examples include: Excavation, Fill, and Grading.

40304 Land Improvements (depreciable)

Expenditures for improvements that ready land for its intended use that deteriorate with use or the passage of time. Examples include: Parking Lots, Fencing and Gates, Paths, Retaining Walls, Tennis Courts, Athletic Fields, Golf Courses, and Landscaping. Improvements that increase the value by less than $5,000 are coded as maintenance (see account codes 235xx - Maintenance and Repairs). Charges from the Physical Plant and other service activities for land improvements are also included.

40305 Land Leasehold Improvements

Expenditures for imporvements made to leased land, the improvements are attached to property not owned by the lessee. For further guidance see Fiscal Policy 05.281 Section .200 H http://www.ous.edu/dept/cont-div/fpm/acco-05-281

40310 Land-Legal Service (tax reportable)

Expenditures for legal services associated with the purchase or improvement of land, easement or right of way.

40311 Land-Advertising (tax reportable)

Expenditures for advertising services associated with the purchase or improvement of land, easement or right of way.

40312 Land-Appraisal Services (tax reportable)

Expenditures for appraisal services associated with the purchase or improvement of land, easement or right of way.

40315 Land-Project Inspection (tax reportable)

Expenditures for project inspection services associated with the purchase or improvement of land, easement or right of way.

40316 Land-Construction Permits & Fees

Expenditures for building permits, water and sewer hook-up fees, inspection fees and other fees associated with the purchase or improvement of land, easement or right of way.

40317 Land-Conditional Use/Planning Fees

Expenditures for conditional land use fees, planning (approval) fees, sign fees and parking lot fees associated with the purchase or improvement of land, easement or right of way.

40318 Land-OUS Capital Support Assessment

Assessments to institutions for Capital Project Support for the administration of programs and projects by OUS Facilities Division. The programs include OUS Minority/Women in Business and Emerging Small Business, the Capital Repair Baseline study, studies of space utilization, five-year rental appraisal for Board-approved housing and other system-wide consulting for capital activities.

40319 Land-Miscellaneous Fees & Services

Payments for fees and services associated with the purchase or improvement of land, easement or right of way where the expense cannot be classified according to the service performed.

40320 Land-BOLI Prevailing Wage Rate Fee

This assessment is due to the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Prevailing Wage Rate Unit for every contract awarded to a contractor for a public work which is regulated under the Prevailing Wage Rate Unit. The fee is equal to one tenth of one percent (.001) of the contract price but must be no less than $100 and no more than $5,000 regardless of the contract price. For further information see OAR 839-025.

40323 Land Improvement-Non-Depreciable-BOLI Wage Fee

This assessment is due to the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Prevailing Wage Rate Unit for every contract awarded to a contractor for a public work which is regulated under the Prevailing Wage Rate Unit. The fee is equal to one tenth of one percent (.001) of the contract price but must be no less than $100 and no more than $5,000 regardless of the contract price. For further information see OAR 839-025. Use this with non-depeciable land improvements normally capitalized under 40303.

40324 Land Improvement-Depreciable-BOLI Wage Fee

This assessment is due to the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Prevailing Wage Rate Unit for every contract awarded to a contractor for a public work which is regulated under the Prevailing Wage Rate Unit. The fee is equal to one tenth of one percent (.001) of the contract price but must be no less than $100 and no more than $5,000 regardless of the contract price. For further information see OAR 839-025. Use this with depeciable land improvements normally capitalized under 40304.

40401 Improvements Other Than Buildings (IOTB)

Disbursements to construction contractors for the installation or construction of the following: Fountains, Bleachers, Dugouts, Goal Posts, Scoreboards, Similar improvements not part of the land or building itself. Improvements that increase the value by less than $5,000 are coded as maintenance (see account codes 235xx - Maintenance and Repairs). Charges from the Physical Plant and other service activities for construction of improvements other than buildings are also included. For purchases from proprietary funds see A8131 - Improvements Other Than Buildings.

40403 Artwork-IOTB

Artwork that is not part of land or buildings. It can be attached to a footer or pedestal (e.g., statues).  This account code is for artwork located outside a building and not attached to it.  For artwork located inside a building and not attached to it, see 40103 - Artworks/Collection Items. For artwork located either inside or outside a building that is attached to the building, see 40503 - Artwork - Buildings.

40405 Improvements Other Than Buildings (IOTB) Leasehold Improvements

Expenditures for improvements made to leased IOTB, the improvements are attached to property not owned by the lessee. For futher guidance see Fiscal Policy 05.281 Section .200 H http://www.ous.edu/dept/cont-div/fpm/acco-05-281

40410 Improvements Other Than Buildings (IOTB) - Legal Service (tax reportable)

Expenditures for legal services associated with the installment or construction of an IOTB.

40413 Improvements Other Than Buildings (IOTB) - Engineering & Architecture Services (tax reportable)

Expenditures for engineering and architecture services associated with the installment or construction of an IOTB.

40418 Improvements Other Than Buildings (IOTB) - OUS Capital Support Assessment

Assessments to institutions for Capital Project Support for the administration of programs and projects by OUS Facilities Division. The programs include OUS Minority/Women in Business and Emerging Small Business, the Capital Repair Baseline study, studies of space utilization, five-year rental appraisals for Board-approved housing and other system-wide consulting for capital activities.

40420 Improvements Other Than Buildings (IOTB) - BOLI Prevailing Wage Rate Fee

This assessment is due to the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Prevailing Wage Rate Unit for every contract awarded to a contractor for a public work which is regulated under the Prevailing Wage Rate Unit. The fee is equal to one tenth of one percent (.001) of the contract price but must be no less than $100 and no more than $5,000 regardless of the contract price. For further information see OAR 839-025.

40501 Buildings

Expenditures for the purchase of buildings or disbursements to contractors for the construction or improvement of buildings. This code covers the following: New buildings, Additions to an existing building, and Major Improvements. Charges from Facilities and other service activities for construction or improvements of buildings are also included. For purchases from proprietary funds see A8111 – Buildings.

40503 Artwork-Buildings

Art work permanently affixed to a building (e.g., mosaics, murals).  This account code is for artwork located either inside or outside a building that is attached to the building.  For artwork located inside a building and not attached to it, see 40103 - Artworks/Collection Items.  For artwork located outside a building and not attached to it, see 40403 - Artwork - IOTB.

40505 Building Leasehold Improvements

Expenditures for improvements made to leased buildings, the improvements are attached to property not owned by the lessee. For further guidance see Fiscal Policy 05.281 Section .200 H http://www.ous.edu/dept/cont-div/fpm/acco-05-281

40510 Building - Legal Service (tax reportable)

Expenditures for legal services associated with the construction or improvement of a building.

40516 Building - Construction Permits & Fees

Expenditures for building permits, water and sewer hook-up fees, inspection fees and other fees associated with the construction or improvement of a building.

40518 Building - OUS Capital Support Assessment

Assessments to institutions for Capital Project Support for the administration of programs and projects by OUS Facilities Division. The programs include OUS Minority/Women in Business and Emerging Small Business, the Capital Repair Baseline study, studies of space utilization, five-year rental appraisals for Board-approved housing and other system-wide consulting for capital activities.

40519 Building - Miscellaneous Fees & Services

Payments for fees and services associated with the construction or improvement of a building where the expense cannot be classified according to the service performed.

40520 Building - BOLI Prevailing Wage Rate Fee

This assessment is due to the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Prevailing Wage Rate Unit for every contract awarded to a contractor for a public work which is regulated under the Prevailing Wage Rate Unit. The fee is equal to one tenth of one percent (.001) of the contract price but must be no less than $100 and no more than $5,000 regardless of the contract price. For further information see OAR 839-025.

40530 Building - Collaborative Project Distribution

Distribution of building expenses between OUS entities for collaborative projects.

40701 Infrastructure

Disbursements to construction contractors for the installation or construction of infrastructure assets. Infrastructure assets are long-lived capital assets that normally can be preserved for a significantly greater number of years than most capital assets and are normally stationary in nature. Examples include the following: roads, bridges/culverts, sidewalks/curbs, alleyways, street lighting systems, traffic lights/signs, fire hydrant, drainage systems, gas/electric/fiber optic distribution systems, tunnels and conduit systems, water and sewer systems, dams, wells. Improvements that increase the value by less than $5,000 are coded as maintenance (see account codes 235xx - Maintenance and Repairs). Charges from the Physical Plant and other service activities for construction or improvements to infrastructure are also included. For purchase from proprietary funds see A8140 - Infrastructure.

40716 Infrastructure-Construction Permits & Fees

Expenditures for permits, water and sewer hook-up fees, inspection fees and other fees associated with the construction or improvement of infrastructure.

40718 Infrastructure-OUS Capital Support Assessment

Assessments to institutions for Capital Project Support for the administration of programs and projects by OUS Facilities Division. The programs include OUS Minority/Women in Business and Emerging Small Business, the Capital Repair Baseline study, studies of space utilization, five-year rental appraisals for Board-approved housing and other system-wide consulting for capital activities.

40720 Infrastructure - BOLI Prevailing Wage Rate Fee

This assessment is due to the Bureau of Labor Industries (BOLI) Prevailing Wage Rate Unit for every contract awarded to a contractor for a public work which is regulated under the Prevailing Wage Rate Unit. The fee is equal to one tenth of one percent (.001) of the contract price but must be no less than $100 and no more than $5,000 regardless of the contract price. For further information see OAR 839-025.

40811 Easements/Right of Ways

Easements/Right of Ways

40812 Computer Software

Computer Software

42001 Loss on Disposal of Fixed Asset

Charge generated by the Banner Fixed Assets system when a fixed asset is sold or disposed of and the proceeds are less than the net book value of the asset (adjusted cost less accumulated depreciation). The Banner Fixed Assets system only calculates gains/losses for assets capitalized to proprietary funds.

Account Codes

  • 02.01 Student Tuition & Fees (01000-02099)
  • 02.02 Appropriations and Resource Redistribution (02100-02999)
  • 02.03 Gifts, Grants, & Contracts (03000-03999)
  • 02.04 Transfers in from State Agencies (04000-05099)
  • 02.05 Investment (05100-05999)
  • 02.06 Sales and Services (06000-06999)
  • 02.07 Medical and Hospital Services Income (07000-07999)
  • 02.08 Other Revenues (08000-08799)
  • 02.09 Student Loan Revenues (08800-08999)
  • 02.095 Internal Sales (09000-09999)
  • 02.10 Personal Services (10100-19999)
  • 02.11A Supplies (20XXX)
  • 02.11B Agricultural Related Services & Supplies (21XXX)
  • 02.11C Communications and Postage & Shipping (220XX & 225XX)
  • 02.11D Facilities & Utilities Related (230XX, 233XX, 235XX, and 240XX)
  • 02.11E Fees & Services (245XX-249XX)
  • 02.11F Medical & Scientific Services & Supplies (25XXX)
  • 02.11G Assessments (280XX-284XX)
  • 02.11H Employee Related and 1099 Reportable Expenses (285XX)
  • 02.11I Conferences, Entertainment, etc. (286XX)
  • 02.11J Fiscal Management Expense (287XX)
  • 02.11K Debt/Investment Expense (288XX)
  • 02.11L Miscellaneous Services & Supplies (289XX)
  • 02.11M Training (290XX)
  • 02.11N Transfers to State of Oregon
  • 02.11O Travel (391XX-397XX)
  • 02.11P Sub-contracts & Sub-grants (399XX)
  • 02.12 Capital Outlay (40000-49999)
  • 02.13 Student Aid (50000-59999)
  • 02.14 Merchandise for Resale or Redistribution (60000-69999)
  • 02.15 Indirect Costs (70000-78999)
  • 02.16 Internal Sales Reimbursement (79000-79999)
  • 02.165 Depreciation Expense (80500-80699)
  • 02.165b Amortization (80700-80799)
  • 02.17 Student Loan Expenses (88000-90999)
  • 02.18 Transfer of Funds (91000-99999)
  • 02.19 Budget Reserves for Future Fiscal Years (9B000-9B999)
  • 02.30 Cash (A0000-A1999)
  • 02.31 Investments (A2000-A2999)
  • 02.32 Receivables (A3000-A3999)
  • 02.33 Inventories (A4000-A4999)
  • 02.34 Prepaid Expenses (A5000-A5999)
  • 02.35 Due from Other Funds/Other OUS Institutions (A6000-A7999)
  • 02.36 Fixed Assets/Accumulated Depreciation (A8000-A8999)
  • 02.40 Accounts Payable (B0000-B0999)
  • 02.41 Salaries and Wages Payable (B1000-B1999)
  • 02.42 Notes Payable (B2000-B2999)
  • 02.43 Bonds Payable (B3000-B3999)
  • 02.44 Deposits (B4000-B4999)
  • 02.45 Deferred Income (B5000-B5999)
  • 02.46 Due to Other Funds/Other OUS Institutions (B6000-B7999)
  • 02.50 Control Accounts
  • 02.60 Fund Balance
  • 02.70 Fund Additions (E0000-E9999)
  • 02.80 Fund Deductions
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