This is my first posting to this list serve and I'd like to see if anyone has a policy related to the handling of Lost and Found items. At Penn State, we are struggling with a few issues - trying to make our policy workable but also having some accountability. We have had a policy in place, but are now revising, and trying to find a policy that will make compliance easier.
If you do have a policy, would really appreciate getting a copy. We are especially interested in how you manage finder claims (returning the item to the finder if no rightful owner claims the item), if you limit the ability for employees to claim finder rights, and, if you transfer items to a salvage and surplus unit for handling, what accountability tracking you use related to valuable items like jewelry or electronics. We considered just making our policy "finders keepers, losers weepers" : ) Thanks for any information! Debbie ______________________________________________________________________________ Deborah M. Meder, Assistant Controller, University Financial Officers Penn State University 309 James M Elliott Building, University Park, PA 16802 * PH 814-865-1821 * FAX 814-865-3937
