SBA SOP 00 13 5
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Personal Property
Management Program
Office of Business Operations
U.S. Small Business Administration
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
National
SUBJECT: S.O.P. REV
Personal Property Management Program SECTION NO.
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INTRODUCTION
1. Purpose. To update guidelines and procedures for the acquisition, receipt, storage, distribution,
use, and disposal of SBA personal property.
2. Personnel Concerned. All SBA Employees and Contractors
3. Directives Canceled. SOP 00 13 4.
4. Originator. Office of Business Operations
Division of Administrative Services (DAS)
AUTHORIZED BY: EFFECTIVE DATE
AUG 1, 2007
Joanie F. Newhart PAGE
Director, Office of Business Operations 1
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Table of Contents
Paragraph Page
Chapter 1. General
1. What is the Purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure? 9
2. What is Personal Property? 9
3. What Laws and Regulations Cover Property Management? 9
4. Who Has the Authority to Issue Directives Relating to Property
Management? 9
5. Who is Covered by this SOP? 9
Chapter 2. Personal Property Management
1. What is Personal Property Management? 11
2. Who is Responsible for the Personal Property Management Program? 11
3. What is the Property Management Officer’s Role? 11
4. What are the HQs’ Office Director’s and Field Office Head’s Roles? 11
5. What are the Responsibilities of an Accountable Officer? 12
6. What Happens if there is a Discrepancy Between What is Inventoried
and What is in the Fixed Asset Accountability System (FAAS)? 13
7. Can Employees Checkout SBA Property for Official Use? 13
8. What are the Procedures for Sending Equipment Out for Repair? 14
Chapter 3 Excess Property
1. What is Excess Property? 15
2. What are the Procedures for an Interagency Transfer to Acquire
Excess Property? 15
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3. What are the Procedures for Disposing of Excess Property? 15
4. What Happens after GSA Receives SBA’s Report of Excess
Personal Property? 16
5. What Happens if GSA Decides that the Property Cannot be Utilized,
Donated, or Sold? 16
6. May We Abandon or Destroy Excess Personal Property Without
Reporting it to GSA? 16
7. Is SBA Required to Give Public Notice of Proposed Abandonment
or Destruction of Property? 17
8. What Information is Included in the Public Notice? 17
9. Where must the Public Notice be Posted and for How Long? 17
10. Can Surplus Computer Related Equipment be Donate to Educational
Institutions? 18
11. What Type of Computer Related Equipment can be Transferred to
Schools and Educational Non-profit Organizations? 18
12. What is the Procedure for Donating Computer Related Equipment to
Eligible Participants? 18
Chapter 4. Motor Vehicle Management
1. What Laws and Regulations Cover Motor Vehicle Management? 21
2. What is the Office of Business Operation’s Responsibilities for
Motor Vehicle Management? 21
3. What are the Field Office Heads’ Responsibilities for Motor Vehicle
Management? 22
4. How do Field Office Heads Acquire Motor Vehicles? 22
5. What Type of Vehicle May Field Office Heads Acquire? 22
6. What License Plates must SBA Vehicles have? 23
7. Who may Drive/Operate a Government Vehicle? 23
8. Can Non-SBA Employees ride in a Government Vehicle? 23
9. Who May Approve the Use of a Government Vehicle? 23
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10. When is After-Hours Use of a Government Vehicle Permitted? 23
11. May I Use a Government Vehicle for Home-to-Work Transportation? 24
12. What is the Procedure for Requesting a Home-to-Work Determination? 24
13. Can an Employee Engage in Field Work Use a Government Vehicle
for Home-to-Work Transportation before Receiving a Home-to-Work
Determination? 24
14. Who may Approve Requests for Use of a Government Vehicle from
Home-to-Work for Employees Whose Positions have been Designated
for Field Work? 25
15. What must SBA Employees and Government Contractors do to
Maintain and Protect Government Vehicles? 25
16. What do I do if I Suspect Unauthorized Use of a Government Vehicle? 26
17. What happens if an SBA Employee Misuses a Government Vehicle? 26
18. Am I Bound by State and Local Traffic Laws When Operating a
Government Vehicle? 26
19. Who Pays for Tolls and Parking Fees While Operating a
Government Vehicle? 26
20. Must the Government Vehicle be Properly Maintained? 26
21. Are there Mileage Limitations on the Use of a Government Vehicle? 27
22. Must SBA Vehicles Pass State Emission and Safety Inspections? 27
23. How do I Purchase Fuel for a Government Vehicle? 27
24. What Should I do if I am Involved in an Accident While Operating
a Government Vehicle? 27
25. What is the Procedure When a Third Party Files an Accident Claim
for Damage to Property or Injury Against the Government? 28
26. What happens if an Employee Involved in an Accident While
Operating a Government Vehicle is Unable to Complete the
Appropriate Reports? 28
27. What Records must be Maintained on SBA Vehicles? 28
28. Is there a Motor Vehicle Reporting Requirement? 28
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Chapter 5 Lost, Stolen, Damaged, or Destroyed Property
1. What happens if SBA Property is Lost or Stolen? 29
2. What happens if SBA Property is Damaged or Destroyed? 30
3. Who are the Members of the Board of Survey? 30
4. What is the Board of Survey’s Role? 31
5. What is the Dollar Limitation of Boards of Survey? 31
6. Who are the Survey Officers and What is their Role? 31
7. Who is Responsible for Completing the Report of Property for Survey? 32
Chapter 6 Photocopy Equipment
1. What are the Rules Governing the Use of Photocopy Machines? 33
2. When is Centralization of Photocopy Equipment Necessary? 33
3. Who is Responsible for Maintaining Photocopy Equipment? 33
Appendices
1. Index to Forms and Reports 35
2. Sample Standard Form (SF) 110, “Annual Report of Inventory” 37
3. Sample SF 120, “Report of Excess Personal Property” 39
4. Sample SBA Form 78, “SBA Separation Checklist” 41
5. Sample SBA Form 386, “Report of Property for Survey” 43
6. Sample SBA Form 654, “Accountable Property Receipt” 45
7. Sample SBA Form 2258, “Property Pass” 47
8. Sample SF 122, “Transfer Order Excess Personal Property” 49
9. Sample, “Request to Abandon/Destroy Excess Property 51
10. Sample SF 1689, “Request for Authorization to Use a Government
Vehicle from Home to Work for Field Work” 53
11. Sample SF 91, “Motor Vehicle Accident Report” 55
12. Sample SF 94, “Statement of Witness” 59
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13. Sample SBA Form 1692, “Log of Government Vehicle Usage” 61
14. Sample SBA Form 1689, “Log of Government Vehicle Usage Between
Home and Work for Field Work” 63
15. Sample SBA Form 1685, “Preventive Maintenance and Accident Log” 65
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Chapter 1
General
1. What is the Purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure?
The purpose of this SOP is to provide employees guidelines and procedures for the
management, use, and disposal of agency personal property.
2. What is Personal Property?
Personal property is everything that is owned by SBA and is not real estate. In this SOP
the terms property and personal property are used interchangeably.
3. What Laws and Regulations Cover Property Management?
The Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, (40 U.S.C. 101 et seq.)
and its implementing regulations, Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR), 41
CFR Chapter 101, and Federal Management Regulations 41 CFR Chapter 102, Parts 102-
1 through 102-220, provides the Government a system for:
a. Procurement and supply of personal property;
b. Use of available property; and
c. Disposal of excess property.
4. Who has the Authority to Issue Directives Relating to Property
Management?
The Director, Office of Business Operations has the authority to issue directives and
changes to this SOP.
5. Who is Covered by this SOP?
With the exception of paragraphs 7, 8, and 15 of Chapter 4, this SOP covers SBA
employees only.
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Chapter 2
Personal Property Management
1. What is Personal Property Management?
Property management is a system for acquiring, maintaining, safeguarding, and disposing
of SBA personal property.
2. Who is Responsible for the Property Management Program?
The Director, Office of Business Operations is responsible for developing and
implementing guidelines and procedures for management of the SBA’s personal
property. He/She serves as the Property Management Officer for SBA.
3. What is the Property Management Officer’s Role?
The Property Management Officer is responsible for:
a. Ensuring compliance with the Federal Property Management Regulations
(FPMR);
b. Keeping the purchase of new property to a minimum by making GSA excess
property available;
c. Ensuring maximum use of SBA personal property; and
d. Ensuring prompt reporting of excess property for use elsewhere.
4. What are the HQs Division Chief’s and Field Office Head’s Roles?
Regional administrators, district directors, disaster area directors, and Headquarters’
division chiefs are designated property control officers for their respective areas of
responsibility. As a Property Control Officer, you must:
a. Ensure that the property within the control of your respective area of
responsibility is properly safeguarded;
b. Appoint Accountable Officers (AO) (usually administrative personnel) and
require such officers conduct a physical inventory of the personal property in their
area of responsibility;
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c. Review, approve, and submit the SF 110, “Annual Report of Inventory,”
(Appendix 2) to Headquarters Division of Administrative Services (DAS),
Facilities Management Branch (FMB) by December 1st of each year;
d. Review the status of property checked out to employees annually;
e. Review and sign the SF 120, “Report of Excess Personal Property,” (Appendix
3) in block 8, and forward to DAS/FMB for approval; and,
f. Ensure that all SBA property is returned when an employee leaves SBA. Field
Office Heads should indicate compliance by signing and dating SBA Form 78,
“Separation Checklist,” (Appendix 4). Headquarters Division Chiefs should
initial SBA Form 78 and forward it to the FMB for concurrence on the following
items: Identification/Fascard, Property/Equipment and Office/Furniture-Keys.
Once you have obtained all required clearances, forward to the Office of the Chief
Human Capital Officer.
g. Complete SBA Form 386, “Report of Property for Survey,” (Appendix 5) when
property is lost, stolen, or destroyed;
5. What are the Responsibilities of an Accountable Officer?
Accountable Officers must:
a. Affix barcodes to SBA personal property valued at $250 or more as well as the
following items and enter the barcoded property into the Fixed Assets
Accountability System 1 (FAAS):
(1) Pagers;
(2) Cellular phones;
(3) Cameras;
(4) Voice recorders;
(5) Electronic organizers/PDAs;
(6) Electronic pointers; and,
(7) TVs.
b. Conduct an annual physical inventory of SBA personal property that has a value
of $250 or more and the items listed in (a) above;
1 Fixed Asset Accountability System (FAAS) is an agency-wide inventory system for accounting for property.
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c. Complete SF 120, “Report of Excess Personal Property,” (Appendix 3) when
personal property is excessed, donated or transferred and forward it to the FMB
for approval;
d. Update the FAAS routinely when property is lost, stolen, destroyed, excessed,
transferred, donated, loaned, or sent out for repair;
e. Use SBA Form 654, “Accountable Property Receipt,” (Appendix 6) to control
assignment of SBA personal property to properly safeguard the following items:
(1) Audiovisual equipment;
(2) Cameras;
(3) Portable dictating and transcribing machines;
(4) Cellular phones;
(5) Slide projectors;
(6) Tape recorders;
(7) Laptop computers;
f. Generate queries and reports; and,
g. Maintain machine repair records.
6. What happens if there is a Discrepancy Between What is Inventoried
and What is in the Fixed Assets Accountability System (FAAS)?
If the Accountable Officer cannot locate individual items, he/she must complete SBA
Form 386, “Report of Property for Survey” for the Property Control Officer’s signature.
The property control officer must forward SBA Form 386 to the Chairperson, Board of
Survey, for action. (See Chapter 5 for additional information.)
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7. Can Employees Checkout SBA Property for Official Use?
Yes. Employees must:
a. Complete and sign SBA Form 654, “Accountable Property Receipt,” (Appendix
6) and forward it to the property control officer for approval;
b. Complete SBA Form 2258, “Property Pass,” (Appendix 7) prior to removing
equipment, with the exception of cellular phones, blackberries, pagers, and
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electronic organizers (PDAs), from the building and forward it along with SBA
Form 654 to the Chief, FMB for approval. Field Office employees must complete
SBA Form 2258 and forward it along with SBA Form 654 to the Field Office
Head for approval. A copy of the property pass should be forwarded to building
security, if applicable.
All employees are responsible for properly safeguarding all SBA personal property. If an
employee fails to properly account for SBA property, he/she may be liable for the repair
and/or replacement costs, and/or subject to disciplinary action. (See Appendix 5, SOP 37
52 2, “Adverse and Disciplinary Actions,”)
8. What are the Procedures for Sending Equipment Out for Repair?
The Property Control Officer must obtain an SBA Form 2258, “Property Pass,” for the
vendor from the Facilities Management Branch or the Field Office Head, respectively
and ensure the Accountable Officer updates the FAAS system to indicate that the
equipment is out for repair and with whom. A copy of the pass should be forwarded to
building security, if applicable, to facilitate removable from the building.
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Chapter 3
Excess Property
1. What is Excess Property?
Excess property is personal property under the control of any Federal agency that is no
longer needed to carry out the functions of official programs, as determined by the
agency head or designee. (See FMR Chapter 102, Part 36)
2. What are the Procedures for an Interagency Transfer to Acquire Excess
Property?
The Division Chief, Division of Administrative Services and Field Office Heads must:
a. Contact the GSA Federal Supply Service Bureau (FSSB) serving the area or other
Federal agencies for excess property;
b. Complete the Standard Form 122, “Transfer Order Excess Personal Property,”
(Appendix 8) after identifying desired property;
c. Obtain approval from DAS before forwarding the SF 122 to the holding agency2
(Field Only); and,
d. Arrange for transfer of property with other Federal agencies.
Transfers between Federal agencies are normally made without charge for the property
itself. Care, handling, and transportation costs are paid by the receiving agency.
3. What are the Procedures for Disposing of Excess Property?
The Property Control Officer must:
a. Determine that the property can no longer be used to carry out the mission of the
office;
b. Notify DAS/FMB to determine if other offices of SBA can utilize the property
proposed for excess;
c. Determine if another Federal agency can utilize the property that the office no
2 Holding Agency means the Federal agency having accountability for and general possession of the property
involved.
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longer needs;
d. Prepare and submit an SF 120, “Report of Excess Personal Property,” to the
Chief, FMB for approval;
e. Submit the approved SF 120 to the GSA regional office servicing the respective
geographic area for utilization, donation or sale. In Headquarters, the DAS will
submit the approved SF 120 to the GSA office serving the Washington
Metropolitan Area;
e. Ensure the Accountable Officer updates the FAAS system, i.e., transfers property
no longer needed into the “Excess Property” Folder; and
f. Ensure that the Accountable Officer removes all SBA-affixed markings such as
bar codes prior to personal property permanently leaving the agency.
4. What happens after GSA Receives SBA’s Report of Excess Personal
Property?
a. After receipt of the SF 120, GSA makes the property available through GSA
Xcess for other Federal and State agencies for 21 days.
b. After the expiration of the 21-day period, and if there is no Federal interest, but
there is competition among state agencies, GSA will allocate the property.
c. If there is no interest, GSA offers the property for sale to the general public for a
maximum of 45-days.
NOTE: The holding agency maintains the personal property until GSA issues a decision.
5. What happens if GSA Decides that the Property Cannot be Utilized,
Donated, or Sold?
GSA will issue the Division Chief, Division of Administrative Services (DAS) and/or
Field Office Head a decision authorizing the destruction or abandonment of the property.
6. May We Abandon or Destroy Excess Personal Property without
Reporting it to GSA?
Yes. Excess personal property may be abandoned or destroyed when the Property
Control Officer makes a written finding that the property has no commercial value or the
estimated cost of its continued care and handling would exceed the estimated proceeds
from its sale and the Chief, FMB has approved. An item has no commercial value when
it has neither utility nor monetary value (either as an item or as scrap.) The Property
Control Officer must include the following in the written finding (See Appendix 9):
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a. A detailed description of the property, condition, and total acquisition cost;
b. A statement describing the proposed method of destruction or the abandonment
location; and,
c. A statement declaring that the property has no commercial value or the
estimated cost of its continued care and handling would exceed the estimated
proceeds from its sale.
7. Is SBA Required to Give Public Notice of Proposed Abandonment or
Destruction of Property?
Yes. The Property Control Officer must give public notice of intent to abandon when
he/she has determined that:
a. The value of the property is so little or the cost of its care and handling is so great
that its retention for advertising for sale is clearly not economical;
b. Abandonment or destruction is required because of health, safety, or security
reasons; and
c. The original acquisition cost of the item is less than $500. (See section 41 CFR
102-36.330((c))
8. What Information is Included in the Public Notice?
The Property Control Officer must provide:
a. A general description of the property;
b. The date and location of the abandonment or destruction action;
c. An offer to donate the property to public bodies (see 41 CFR Part 102-36.320);
and
d. An offer to sell the property in accordance with 41 CFR Part 101-45.
9. Where must the Public Notice be Posted and for How Long?
The Property Control Officer must post the public notice in public places or publish the
notice in an organizational newsletter or local newspaper for at least 7 days.
10. Can Surplus Computer Related Equipment be Donated to Educational
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Institutions?
Under the provisions of Executive Order 12999, Federal agencies may transfer or donate
excess educational-related equipment to schools and non-profit organizations3 for
educational and research activities, including community-based educational
organizations. A school is eligible to participate if it is a public, private, parochial, or
home school serving pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students. Day care centers must
provide a state approved preschool curriculum in order to participate. Schools and non-
educational non-profits must also be located within the United States of America or its
territories to be eligible. An educational non-profit must meet the following criteria:
a. Serve pre-kindergarten through grade 12;
b. Be tax-exempt under section 501(c) of the U.S. tax code; and
c. Operate exclusively for educational purposes.
11. What Type of Computer Related Equipment can be Transferred to
Schools and Educational Non-profit Organizations?
SBA may donate computers and related peripheral equipment, such as printers, modems,
routers, and servers to include appropriate telecommunications equipment. Computer
software may be transferred after the Property Control Officer receives written approval
from the software vendor or licensor.
12. What is the Procedure for Donating Computer Related Equipment to
Eligible Participants?
The AO must:
a. Contact the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of Planning
and Technology Assets Management, in Headquarters to ensure that no SBA
office needs the excess computer equipment and inform OCIO of all devices and
software installed on the computer, brand, chip speed, random access memory
(RAM) amount, and hard disk size;
b. Contact local schools or non-profit organizations to see if there is an interest in
the computer equipment and obtain the following on the organization’s letterhead:
1) A letter of interest from the organization; and
2) Written documentation that the organization serves pre-
3 A non-profit organization is an organization that is not organized for profit and exempt from Federal income tax
under section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 501).
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kindergarten through grade 12; is tax-exempt under section 501(c)
of the U.S. tax code; and operates exclusively for educational
purposes. Forward it, an SF 120, and the letter of interest to the
Chief, FMB for approval.
c. Upon approval of the SF 120, forward it to the local GSA office;
d. Ensure the Information Technology Specialist cleans the computer hard drive of all
data;
e. Update property in the FAAS system as a “Donation” and transfer property into the
office’s Excess Property Folder for removal by the Agency Property Accountable
Officer in HQs; and
f. Obtain written acknowledgement of receipt of property from the recipient
organization and forward a copy to Chief, FMB.
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Chapter 4
Motor Vehicle Management
1. What Laws and Regulations Cover Motor Vehicle Management?
a. 40 U.S.C. 17502-17509
b. 41 CFR Part 102-5; and
c. Chapter 2 Part 34 “Federal Management Regulations” (41 CFR Part 102-34)
2. What is the Office of Business Operation’s Responsibilities for Motor
Vehicle Management?
The Office of Business Operations is responsible for:
a. Establishing and implementing standards and procedures for the acquisition, use,
operation, service, storage, reporting, and management of motor vehicles to ensure
overall reduction of Federal motor vehicle costs according to 40 U.S.C. 901;
b. Developing a system of reporting and coordinating SBA’s annual requirements for
interagency fleet management vehicles;
c. Implementing GSA standards and safety regulations;
d. Administering fleet reporting through the Federal Automotive Statistical Tool
(F.A.S.T.). Information is provided through F.A.S.T. for the use of General Services
Administration (GSA), Department of Energy (DOE) and Office of Management and
Budget (OMB);
e. Providing guidelines for Agency officials concerning the Motor Vehicle Management
Program;
f. Directing the annual allocation of GSA Interagency Fleet Management Center
vehicles for SBA use through liaison with GSA; and
g. Procuring Government-owned, leased, or rented vehicles for Headquarters with the
exception of the Office of the Inspector General.
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3. What are the Field Office Heads’ Responsibilities for Motor Vehicle
Management?
Field Office Heads must:
a. Ensure compliance with the Motor Vehicle Management regulations and policy;
b. Ensure that each operator of a Government-owned vehicle is familiar with the
contents of the “Motor Vehicle Operator’s Packet” issued with each GSA Interagency
Fleet Management Center vehicle, or with the owner’s manual for a leased vehicle;
c. Ensure that operators of Government-owned, leased or rented vehicles have a valid
operators license; and
d. Ensure the Property Accountable Officer completes and submits the FAST Report.
(See Chapter 4, paragraph 28)
4. How do Field Office Heads Acquire Motor Vehicles?
Field Office Heads must:
a. Obtain written approval to acquire GSA Motor Vehicles from the Division Chief,
DAS.
b. Contact regional or local Interagency Fleet Management Systems (IFMS) operated by
the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to fulfill authorized requirements for
passenger-carrying motor vehicles.
c. Contact local car dealerships on the GSA schedule and/or rental companies for a
commercial vehicle.
d. Check to see that vehicles obtained from GSA for official purposes bear the standard
fleet management identification and are shipped with official U.S. Government tags.
5. What Type of Vehicle May Field Office Heads Acquire?
Field Office Heads must:
a. Select a midsize (class III) or smaller sedan that achieves maximum fuel efficiency;
b. Limit vehicle body size, engine size, and optional equipment to what is essential for
meeting SBA’s mission; and
c. Obtain the Division Chief’s, DAS approval to purchase or lease any vehicle larger
than Class III Sedan. Large (class IV) sedans are only approved when such a vehicle
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is absolutely essential to SBA’s mission
6. What License Plates must SBA Vehicles have?
GSA provides U.S. Government Official plates on all vehicles leased through them. When
vehicles are leased commercially, Field Office Heads must purchase SBA personalized
official U.S. plates from UNICOR through DAS.
7. Who may Drive/Operate a Government Vehicle?
a. SBA employees may use an SBA vehicle for official purposes only provided the
employee has:
(1) A valid motor vehicle operator’s license; and
(2) An SBA employee identification badge.
b. Government contractors may drive an SBA vehicle provided:
(1) The contractor has a valid operator’s license;
(2) The terms of the contract allow for such use; and
(3) The vehicle is used to perform the contract.
8. Can Non-SBA Employees Ride in a Government Vehicle?
Yes. The Division Chief, DAS and Field Office Heads may authorize non-employees to
ride as passengers in government vehicles to conduct official business.
9. Who may Approve the Use of a Government Vehicle?
In Headquarters, the Division Chief, DAS, or designee approves the use of vehicles for
official purposes. The Field Office Head approves the use of SBA vehicles in the field.
10. When is After-Hours Use of a Government Vehicle Permitted?
An employee on official travel may use an owned or leased Government vehicle for
transportation between places of official business, temporary lodging, drug stores, medical
facilities, food service facilities, barber or beauty shops, places of worship, and/or laundry
and dry cleaning establishments.
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11. May I Use a Government Vehicle for Home-to-Work Transportation?
Generally, no. However, the Administrator may authorize home-to-work transportation
for:
a. Employees engaged in Field4work;
b. Employees faced with a clear and present danger;
c. An emergency; or
d. A compelling operational consideration.
When making a determination, the Administrator will consider:
a. The location of the employee’s home in proximity to his/her work and to the
location where non-TDY travel is required; and
b. The efficiency and economy of the Government.
12. What is the Procedure for Requesting a Home-to Work Determination?
Management Board members and District Directors must submit such requests in writing
to the Office of Business Operations for the Administrator’s determination. The request
must contain:
a. Employee Job title;
b. Position Series number;
c. Operational level; and,
d. Reason for authorized home-to-work transportation.
13. Can an Employee Engaged in Field Work Use a Government Vehicle
for Home-to-Work Transportation before Receiving a Home-to-Work
Determination?
No. Further, employees engaged in Field work must request in advance and in writing
via SBA Form 1689, “Request for Authorization to Use a Government Vehicle from
4 Field Work is official work requiring an employee’s presence at various locations other than their regular place of
work.
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Home-to-Work for Field Work,” (Appendix 10) from the appropriate Agency official
each time they use a Government vehicle under the home-to-work provision.
14. Who may Approve Requests for Use of a Government Vehicle from
Home-to-Work for Employees Whose Positions have been Designated
for Field Work?
The following officials may approve requests for use of a Government vehicle from
home-to-work for those employees whose positions the Administrator approved for
fieldwork:
(a) Associate Administrator for Management & Administration or Director, Office of
Business Operations for Headquarters employees, except Office of Inspector
General (OIG) and Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA) employees;
(b) Inspector General or designee for OIG employees;
(c) Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance for Disaster Area Office
Directors;
(d) Associate Administrator for Field Operations for Regional Administrators;
(e) Appropriate Associate Administrator or equivalent for Central Office Duty
employees;
(f) Regional Administrators for their subordinate employees;
(g) District Directors for their respective district, branch, and post of duty employees;
(h) Division Chief, DAS for DAS support personnel;
(i) Disaster Area Office Directors for their respective Disaster Area employees; and
(j) Area Directors for their respective Government Contracting employees.
15. What Must SBA Employees and Government Contractors do to
Maintain and Protect Government Vehicles?
You must:
a. Park or store motor vehicles in ways that reasonably protect them from pilferage or
damage,
b. Lock unattended motor vehicles. (The only exception is when fire regulations or
other directives prohibit locking vehicles in closed buildings or enclosures); and
c. Otherwise act in a reasonable manner when using a government vehicle.
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16. What do I do if I Suspect Unauthorized Use of a Government Vehicle?
If you suspect unauthorized use of a Government vehicle, you must report it through your
chain of command to the OIG Investigations Division. If the misconduct involves an
official in your reporting chain, you must still report the misconduct but may do so
through the OIG telephone hotline or directly to the Headquarters OIG.
The OIG is responsible for conducting, coordinating, or supervising investigations of
allegations of unauthorized use of a Government vehicle as it deems necessary.
17. What Happens if an SBA Employee Misuses a Government Vehicle?
If you use or authorize the use of a Government vehicle for other than official purposes,
you are subject to disciplinary action. The penalty for misuse of a Government vehicle
ranges from a mandatory minimum 30 day suspension up to removal from the Federal
service. (See Appendix 5, SOP 37 52 2, “Adverse and Disciplinary Actions.”)
18. Am I Bound by State and Local Traffic Laws When Operating a
Government Vehicle?
Yes, you are personally responsible if you violate State or local traffic laws. If you are
fined or otherwise penalized for an offense you commit while performing official duties,
payment is your personal responsibility.
19. Who Pays for Tolls and Parking Fees While Operating a Government
Vehicle?
You must pay for tolls and parking fees while operating a motor vehicle owned or leased
by the Government. However, you may be reimbursed for tolls and parking fees incurred
while performing official duties.
20. Must the Government Vehicles be Properly Maintained?
Yes. DAS, OIG, and Field Office Head’s must ensure preventive maintenance is
performed for each vehicle in accordance with the Car Users Manual maintenance
program.
For authorization of unscheduled repairs or service over $100 or for any tire, glasses, and
battery replacement, regardless of cost, please call GSA’s MCC at (888) 622-6344.
For after-hours emergencies, call (800) 621-3588. Notification of emergency repairs
should be made by DAS, OIG, and Field Office Head, respectively to MCC the next
business day.
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21. Are there Mileage Limitations on the Use of a Government Vehicle?
The GSA average use objective for interagency motor pool standard passenger-carrying
vehicles is 3,000 miles per quarter, or 12,000 miles per year, with minimum of 8,000
miles per year. If the objective is not met, GSA will require a justification why the
vehicle is needed.
22. Must SBA Vehicles Pass State Emission and Safety Inspections?
Yes. DAS, OIG, and Field Office Heads are responsible for ensuring that emissions and
State inspections are timely done.
23. How do I Purchase Fuel for a Government Vehicle?
You must use the fleet credit card issued when the vehicle was leased and/or purchased to
obtain fuel. The Division Chief, DAS and Field Office Heads, respectively maintain the
credit card. The fuel recommended by the vehicle manufacturer should be used.
24. What Should I do if I Am Involved in an Accident While Operating a
Government Vehicle?
It is recommended that you:
a. Make no statement as to the responsibility for the accident except to your supervisor
or to a Government investigating officer;
b. Report the accident to State, county, or municipal authorities, as required by law;
c. Complete Standard Form 91, “Motor Vehicle Accident Report,” (See Appendix 11) at
the scene of the accident, if possible;
d. Obtain name, address, and telephone numbers of any witnesses;
e. When possible, request each witness complete an SF 94, “Statement of Witness” (See
Appendix 12); and
f. Submit the SF 94 and all other pertinent information, i.e., police report, SBA Form
386 “Report of Property for Survey”, etc, through your supervisor to the Property
Control Officer for Board of Survey action. (Field employees). Headquarters
employees must submit this information through their supervisor to the FMB for
Board of Survey action. Once the Board of Survey has made a determination on the
survey report, the Chairperson will forward a complete package of the accident report
to the appropriate GSA office as outlined in the vehicle operator’s package. (See
Chapter 5, paragraph 2).
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25. What is the Procedure When a Third Party Files an Accident Claim for
Damage to Property or Injury Against the Government?
When a third party files an accident claim against the Government, contact the Office of
General Counsel.
26. What Happens if an Employee Involved in an Accident While
Operating a Government Vehicle is Unable to Complete the
Appropriate Reports?
The employee’s supervisor must complete the required forms and notify the State,
county, or municipal authorities, as required by law. The Division Chief, DAS and Field
Office Heads, respectively, must notify the GSA Interagency Fleet Management Center.
27. What Records must be Maintained on SBA Vehicles?
The Accountable Officer must maintain the following:
a. Records of actual vehicle usage, maintenance and accidents on SBA Form 1692,
“Log of Government Vehicle Usage.” (See Appendix 13), which must be
maintained for 3 years, and
b. Record of home-to-work transportation use for field work on SBA Form 1691,
“Log of Government Vehicle Usage Between Home and Work for Field Work,”
(See Appendix 14).
c. Record of preventive maintenance and accidents on SBA Form, 1685,
“Preventive Maintenance and Accident Log,” (See Appendix 15).
28. Is there a Motor Vehicle Reporting Requirement?
Yes, Administrative Officers must submit data to GSA through the Federal Automotive
Statistical Tool (F.A.S.T.) found at www.fastweb.inel.gov/ for the following annual
reports:
a. OMB on current acquisition and cost data for all GSA leased, commercial leased
and/or Government owned vehicles by August 15th; and
b. GSA on fuel, mileage and projected acquisitions by December 1st.
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Chapter 5
Lost, Stolen, Damaged, or Destroyed Property
1. What Happens if SBA Property is Lost or Stolen?
When SBA property has been reported lost or stolen, the Property Control Officer must
take
the following steps:
a. Notify the DAS, who will notify the Federal Protective Service, the building
manager, and the Office of Inspector General, Investigations Division.
(Headquarters only)
b. Notify the Field Office Head, who will notify the Federal Protective Service, and
the building manager. (Field only)
c. The Property Control Officer must ascertain the facts and submit a report to the
Chairperson of the Board of Survey on SBA Form 386, “Report of Property for
Survey” if the property is valued at $250 or more. The following information
must be provided:
(1) Identification and description of property;
(2) Date the property was discovered missing and by whom;
(3) Date the property was last seen and by whom;
(4) Last location;
(5) Efforts made by the Property Control Officer to locate the property such
as
inquiry of: building manager, SBA employees and employees occupying
adjoining offices or the entire building; and search of premises;
(6) Persons having access to or responsibility for the property;
(7) Method of safeguarding;
(8) Date of the last inventory listing the property; and
(9) Any other information regarding circumstances of lost/stolen property.
If the property is valued at less than $250, the field supervisor and Headquarters division
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chiefs, respectively, must forward the Division Chief, DAS or the Field Office Head,
respectively, a memorandum explaining what happened to the property. In addition, the
Property Control Officer must ensure the Accountable Officer updates the property status
in the Fixed Asset Accountability System.
2. What happens if SBA Property is Damaged or Destroyed?
When SBA property has been damaged or destroyed, the Property Control Officer must
ascertain the facts and submit a report to the Chairperson of the Board of Survey on SBA
Form 386, “Report of Property for Survey” if the property is valued at $250 or more.
The following information must be provided:
a. Identification and description of property;
b. Extent of damage;
c. Cost of repairs or replacement; and
d. How the damage or destruction occurred.
If the property is valued at less than $250, the Field Office Head and Headquarters
division chiefs, respectively, must forward the Division Chief, DAS and the Field Office
Head, respectively, a memorandum explaining what happened to the property. In
addition, the Property Control Officer must ensure that the Accountable Officer updates
the property status in the Fixed Asset Accountability System.
3. Who are the Members of the Board of Survey?
a. Headquarters Board of Survey is a four-member board composed of the Chief,
FMB, serving as chairperson, and designees from the Office of Equal
Employment Opportunity & Civil Rights Compliance (EEOC), and the Office of
Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). A designee from the Office of General Counsel
(OGC) serves as a non-voting member.
b. District Office Board of Survey is a four-member board composed of the
District Director, serving as chairperson, and designees with financial and
procurement responsibilities. The District Counsel serves as a non-voting
member.
c. Disaster Area Office Board of Survey is a four-member board composed of
Area Director, serving as chairperson, and designees with financial and
procurement responsibilities. The Area Counsel serves as a non-voting member.
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4. What is the Board of Survey’s Role?
The Board is responsible for:
a. Reviewing all cases of loss, theft, damage, or destruction of personal property
valued at or above $250 or more;
b. Considering the evidence submitted with the survey report;
c. Gathering additional information from the responsible individual or witnesses
via in-person interviews so long as no travel expense is incurred, conference call,
or additional written documentation, when necessary;
d. Making recommendations to SBA officials regarding corrective action to avoid
future loss; and
e. Making recommendations regarding liability, disposition of personal property,
and forwarding to the Board of Survey Officer for approval or disapproval.
NOTE: An employee may make restitution (fair market value) for the loss, theft, damage
or destruction of SBA personal property if they wish.
5. What is the Dollar Limitation of Boards of Survey?
Field Office Boards of Survey can review and decide on damages to SBA’s property of
$10,000 and under. The chairperson can review and decide on damages of $10,000 or
under (independent of the Board's review) except when he/she believes the report should
be reviewed by the full Board, or when an employee requests a hearing before the full
Board. Damages over $10,000 must be forwarded to the Headquarters Board of Survey.
6. Who are the Survey Officers and What is their Role?
The Division Chief of DAS serves as the Survey Officer for Headquarters. The
Associate Administrator for Disaster Assistance and the Associate Administrator for
Field Operations serve as Survey Officers for their respective program. The Survey
Officer is responsible for:
a. Reviewing, approving, disapproving, or modifying the recommendations of the
Chairperson, when acting alone, and the Board of Survey, when acting as a group;
b. Determining disposition on lost, destroyed, damaged, or stolen property, i.e.,
determine if this property should be removed from the records; or
c. Determining if a case should be reopened if additional facts become available.
7. Who is Responsible for Completing the Report of Property for Survey?
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a. The Property Control Officer is responsible for completing items 1 through 5.
He/She must use the condition codes listed below to complete item 5a:
Disposal
condition
code Definition
1 New. Property which is in new condition or unused condition and can be used immediately
without modifications or repairs.
4 Usable. Property which shows some wear, but can be used without significant repair.
7 Repairable. Property which is unusable in its current condition but can be economically
repaired.
X Salvage. Property which has value in excess of its basic material content, but repair or
rehabilitation is impractical and/or uneconomical.
S Scrap. Property which has no value except for its basic material content.
b. The Accountable Officer or the individual the property is assigned is responsible
for completing item 1 thru 5 and forward to the Property Control Officer for
signature.
c. The Chairperson of the Board of Survey must complete item 7 when acting
independent of the full Board.
d. The Board of Survey must complete item 8, listing its recommendations.
e. The Survey Officer must complete item 9, and forward the original to OCFO for
certification.
f. The Chief Financial Officer must complete item 10 which certifies that action has
been taken to collect funds owed SBA and the records have been adjusted, where
appropriate and return to the Chairperson of the Board of Survey.
g. The Chairperson of the Board of Survey must forward the responsible individual
and/or office head a letter regarding the final disposition of the Report of Property
for Survey along with a copy of the report. In addition, he/she must forward a
copy to the Property Control Officer.
h. The Property Control Officer must complete item 11 upon receipt of the fully
executed copy of the Report of Property for Survey and maintain it in the
appropriate file.
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Chapter 6
Photocopy Management
1. What are the Rules Governing the Use of Photocopy Machines?
SBA Employees are allowed limited personal use of the photocopy machines,
provided that such use is of short duration, does not adversely affect or hinder the
mission
of the Agency and no fee is charged to the Agency.
2. When is Centralization of Photocopy Equipment Necessary?
In order to keep costs to a minimum, a centralized photocopy center will be established
whenever possible. No photocopy equipment should be purchased or rented for the sole
use of one office, unless that office has no access to a centralized copier or a proven need
has been established.
3. Who is Responsible for Maintaining Photocopy Equipment?
DAS is responsible for photocopy management agency-wide. The DAS photocopy
coordinator must:
(1) Maintain a file on each photocopier including:
(a) Equipment type, make, model, and serial number;
(b) Date of initial installation;
(c) Method of procurement;
(d) Current location of equipment;
(e) Record monthly readings for each photocopier; and
(f) Production speed and other significant equipment characteristics.
(2) Recommend approval or disapproval of all requests for new copiers.
(3) Provide operator training in Headquarters. Administrative Officers will ensure
training is conducted for Field employees.
(4) Order supplies.
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Appendix 1
Index to Forms and Reports
Form Chapter
SBA Form 110, “Annual Report of Inventory” 2-4c
SF 120, “Report of Excess Personal Property” 2-4e
SBA Form 78, “SBA Separation Checklist” 2-4f
SBA Form 386, “Report of Property for Survey” 2-4g
SBA Form 654, “Property Receipt” 2-5f
SBA 2258, “Property Pass” 2-7b
SF 122, “Transfer Order Excess Personal Property” 3-2(b)
(Sample Memo), “Request to Abandon/Destroy Excess Property” 3-6
SBA Form 1689, “Request Authorization to Use a Government Vehicle
From Home-To-Work for Field Work” 4-13
SF 91, “Motor Vehicle Accident Report” 4-24(c)
SF 94, “Statement of Witness” 4-24(e)
SBA Form 1692, “Log of Government Vehicle Usage” 4-27(a)
SBA Form 1691, “Log of Government Vehicle Usage Between Home
and Work for Field Work” 4-27(b)
SBA Form 1685, “Preventive Maintenance and Accident Log” 4-27(c)
Reports
Annual Inventory Report 2-4c
Federal Automotive Statistical Tool (FAST) Report 4-28
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Appendix 2
(Chapter 2, Paragraph 4 (c)
Sample
ANNUAL REPORT OF INVENTORY
DATE:
OFFICE NAME:
OFFICE LOCATION:
CUSTODIAN: PHONE:
Attached is a copy of the FAAS inventory, which is based on the accountable property in this office.
NO. OF COMPUTERS DONATED TO SCHOOLS:
NO. OF COMPUTERS DONATED TO NON-PROFIT ORGS:
NO. OF COMPUTER ITEMS EXCESSED:
NO. OF FURNITURE ITEMS EXCESSED:
NO. OF COMPUTER ITEMS ABANDONED/DESTROYED:
NO. OF FURNITURE ITEMS ABANDONED/DESTORYED:
NO. OF COMPUTERS ITEMES PURCHASED:
NO. OF IT EQUIPMENT PURCHASED:
(i.e., fax machines, printers, copiers, etc.)
NO. OF FURNITURE ITEMS PURCHASED:
TOTAL VALUE OF NEW PURCHASES IN FY 20___:
I certify that a physical inventory was conducted on _____________ and that our inventory corresponds with the
FAAS system.
Office Director’s Signature
SBA Form 110 (03-04) REF SOP 00 13
All Other Editions Obsolete
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Appendix 3
(Chapter 2, Paragraph 4(e)
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Sample
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Appendix 4
(Chapter 2, Paragraph 4(f)
Sample
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Appendix 5
(Chapter 2, Paragraph 4 (g)
Sample
1. Survey No:
U.S. Small Business Administration
Report of Property for Survey
2. Office: 3. Location: 4. Date:
5. Check the appropriate box(s) that best describe the items listed below: Lost Stolen Damaged Destroyed
Item No. Condition
(a) Quantity Bar Code/Serial No. Description of Item Code Unit Price Value
(b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
To be completed by authorized user
6. Describe what happened.
I certify that the above is a true and complete statement of the facts relating to this matter. Title: Date:
To be completed by Chairperson, Board of Survey, when acting independent of the Board on claims valued at less than $5,000
7. To: Survey Officer
I have determined that this report is true and complete and that no individual should be held liable. (Explain below)
I find _______________________________________was negligent and should be held liable for the replacement cost, $ _______________.
Other (Explain below)
_______________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________
Signature Title Date
SBA Form 386 (5-05) REF: SOP 00 13
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To be completed by Board of Survey.
Claims in excess of $5,000 must be reviewed by the Headquarters Board of Survey
8. Findings & Recommendations of the Board of Survey. (Explain below)
The Board of Survey finds that:
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD
Repair & retain in inventory Expend from inventory Dispose of Other (Explain below)
Chairperson Signature: Title Date
Member Signature Title Date
Member Signature Title Date
To be completed by Survey Officer
9.
Board of Survey Recommendations Approved. Board of Survey Recommendations Disapproved. (Explain below )
_______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________
Signature Title Date
To be completed by Chief Financial Officer
10.
I certify that the respective item(s) of property have been expended from the accounting records; the sum of $__________ has been billed as
directed and that immediate steps have been take to collect.
_____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _______________________
Signature Title Date
To be completed by Property Control Officer
11.
I certify that the property in question has been expended from the records of this office.
_______________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________
Signature Title Date
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Appendix 6
(Chapter 2, Paragraph 5 (f)
Sample
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Appendix 7
(Chapter 2, Paragraph 7 (b)
Sample
SBA Form 2258 1. DATE ISSUED
April 2007 SBA
PROPERTY PASS
2. NAME 3. OFFICE
4. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
5. PROPERTY OF: 6. PURPOSE:
SBA REPAIR
PERSONAL LOAN
OTHER
7. SIGNATURE of AUTORIZING OFFICIAL 8. TITLE
9. RETURN BY
This pass is to be used whenever property is removed from the building. It is to be properly filled in,
signed and handed to the guard when leaving the building.
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Appendix 8
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(Chapter 3, Paragraph 2b)
Sample
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Appendix 9
(Chapter 3, Paragraph 6)
Sample
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Appendix 10
(Chapter 4, Paragraph 13)
Sample
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Appendix 11
(Chapter 4, Paragraph 24 (c)
Sample
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Appendix 12
(Chapter 4, Paragraph 24 (e)
Sample
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Appendix 13
(Chapter 4, Paragraph 27 (a)
Sample
“Log of Government Vehicle Usage”
Office: ______________________________
Vehicle Tag Number: ______________________________
Driver’s Amount
Driver’s Name License Number Destination Departure Return Mileage of Credit
Date Time Date Time Beginning Ending Card
Purchase
SBA Form 1692 (03/07) All other editions are obsolete
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Sample Appendix 14
(Chapter 4, Paragraph 27 (b)
Sample
U. S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
“Log of Government Vehicle Usage Between Home and Work for Field Work”
Vehicle Tag Number: _____________________________________
Period of Amount of
Home-to- Dates Used Mileage Credit
Employee Name & Title Employee Residence Work Purpose Beginning Ending Card
From To
Determination Purchase
SBA Form 1691 (04/07) All other editions are obsolete
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Appendix 15
(Chapter 4, Paragraph 27 (c))
Sample
U. S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
“Preventive Maintenance and Accident Log”
Office: ___________________________
Vehicle Tag Number: ___________________________
Amount of
Mileage Mileage Credit Card
Driver’s Name Date of PM Beginning Ending Date of Accident Beginning Ending Purchase
SBA Form 1685 (04/07) All other editions are obsolete
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