The Custodian is typically not involved in asset management as a primary position. The Custodian still supports the APO/PA and has the fundamental responsibility for assets under their care. The main duties for this position involve updating and transferring assets. This role can be filled by a Contractor. This role has equal access to both Accountable and Non-Accountable Property.

Functions:

  • All MyDPAS options for the user
  • Designating assets for Excess and Disposition
  • Limited Update actions
  • Setting up sub-Custodians
  • Limited Transfer and limited Pending Transactions

 

DPAS eLearning Course:

  • DPAS1070

Variations on this role:

  • Non-Accountable Custodian
    • This role is identical to the Custodian, but has access only to Non-Accountable Property.
    • Course DPAS1070 required for access.
  • Accountable Update without Price Adjustment and Asset Id, and with Inventory Reporting
    • This is a limited Custodian role. Within Asset Management, this role is limited to Update, but cannot perform price adjustments nor update the stock number/serial number/asset id changes. This role may also add attachments during Updates. Inventory functions include generating Custodian, Location and Sensitive Item inventories, but no AIT duties.
    • Course DPAS1072 required for access.
  • Custodian with Inventory and Update
    • This role does not have the capability to set up sub-Custodians, has limited Update actions only within Asset Management, and Inventory duties are limited to generating Custodian and Location inventories only.
    • Course DPAS1073 required for access.
  • Custodian with Inventory and Transfer
    • This role is limited including the capability to set up sub-Custodians. Within Asset Management, this role has limited Update and Transfer actions only. This role has all Inventory and AIT duties, including setting up label formats.
    • Course DPAS1074 required for access.
  • Custodian with Inventory (Access Level Custodian)
    • This is a limited Custodian role, including the capability to set up sub-Custodians. Within Asset Management, this role is limited to designating for Update and Transfer actions only, and limited access to Pending Transactions. This role may also add attachments during Updates. The only Inventory function is generating a Custodian inventory, but all AIT duties are included, except relocating assets. including setting up label formats.
    • Course DPAS1075 required for access.
  • Custodian with Reconcile
    • This role is similar to the Custodian including the capability to set up sub-Custodians. This role also has access to all Inventory and AIT duties except for generating inventories.
    • Course DPAS1077 required for access.
  • Custodian Function I
    • This role is similar to the Custodian including the capability to set up sub-Custodians. This role also has access to all UII, Inventory, and AIT duties.
    • Course DPAS1078 required for access.