DNCA is defined as any device that stores and processes data with a purchase price under $5,000. In particular, due to the data they contain, DNCAs are a theft risk, and therefore these guidelines are established to address loss prevention and data security. Purchases of any DNCA must follow these guidelines, even if the acquisition cost is minimal.
DNCA are defined as:
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Tablets
- VR Headsets
- Cell phones
- Servers
For DNCA support, please Open a Case with Finance
What is this Case about* >> Select Designated Non-Capital Assets (DNCA)
Visit Getting Started with Hardware Asset Management (DNCA) KB0018024 for DNCA Guidance, Job Aids, and Frequently Asked Questions in the form of Knowledge Base Articles.
Knowledge Base Articles will be regularly updated - refer to the Knowledge Base Articles when possible.
Guidance
KB0020081 - Designated Non-Capital Asset (DNCA) Guidance
DNCA Guidance (PDF Updated Feb 2024)
Cell Phone Job Aid
KB0020272 - Designated Non-Capital Asset (DNCA) Cell Phone Job Aid (Updated Nov 2023)
DNCA Cell Phone Job Aid (PDF Updated Nov 2023)
Purchasing & Receiving Job Aid
KB0020080 Designated Non-Capital Asset (DNCA) Purchasing & Receiving Job Aid
DNCA Purchasing & Receiving Job Aid (PDF Updated Apr 2024)
Inventory Management Job Aid
KB0020082 - Designated Non-Capital Asset (DNCA) Inventory Management Job Aid
DNCA Inventory Management Job Aid (PDF Updated Apr 2024)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
KB0020083: Designated Non-Capital Asset (DNCA) FAQs - (Updated Feb 2024)
DNCA FAQs (PDF Updated Feb 2024)
DNCA Inventory Exemplar Template
DNCA Inventory Template (Google Sheet Updated 2023)
Q&A Session
Recording DNCA Q&A Session (updated February 2023)
How to Request Designated Non-Capital Asset Tags:
Send an email to the Controller's Office (controller@umd.edu). In your email please include the number of tags needed along with the contact name and address of where the tags should be sent. The asset tags will be sent via interoffice or off-campus mail. Tags will be picked up via campus mail staff by 11 o'clock each morning and possibly delivered the next day.
