Property Control

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Last Updated: Jan 06, 2026, 10:57 AM

Microscope

Property Control is responsible for the administration of the provisions of the State of Illinois Property Control Act, especially as it relates to items of equipment.

General Policy

Property belonging to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, regardless of value, is controlled under the provisions of the State of Illinois Property Control Act, and is subject to the regulations of the Department of Central Management Services as "state-owned property." The chancellor of the university is accountable for supervision, control, and inventory of all state-owned property in the custody of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. These custodianship duties and responsibilities, for property purchased by or assigned to a unit, have been delegated to the unit officer of that unit.

Announcements

2026 Inventory

Every Scan Counts: February Inventory Workshops

The annual SIU equipment inventory is almost here and this year, every scan counts toward keeping our campus accurate, accountable, and up to date. Faculty and staff will once again use the mobile scanning application to complete inventory across campus.

To help ensure a smooth and efficient process, Property Control is offering Inventory Application Training Workshops. Whether you're new to the SIU inventory process, need a quick refresher, or want to get more comfortable with the scanning technology, these sessions are designed to support you.

Workshop Dates

  • February 5: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm; 2:00 – 3:30 pm
  • February 10: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • February 12: 2:00 – 3:30 pm

All sessions will be held in Morris Library, Rooms 752/754, and are open to all SIU employees. Preregistration is required. 

For more information, contact Property Control at 618‑536‑2661 or propertycontrol@siu.edu.

Let’s work together this spring—because every item matters, every update helps, and every scan counts.

Unit Officer Delegation

This desktop-only application allows a Unit Officer to designate one Unit Officer Delegate per unit, who is empowered to approve or revoke equipment inventory transactions as needed. To access the Delegate Request Application, please use the following link: Unit Officer Delegate Request Form - Power Apps  This added flexibility helps your team manage inventory tasks even when the primary Unit Officer isn’t available.

Mobile Application User Access

New users of the Inventory Scanner application must complete the SIU Inventory Access Request form. Once approved, use the Mobile Application Installation Instructions to install and configure our new mobile inventory application.

Any questions may be directed to Property Control.

Equipment Used for Remote Work

We understand that there is currently an increase in the off-campus use of SIU equipment. We ask each department to follow the Equipment Loan procedures.

Any questions may be directed to Property Control.