Property and Supply Management Practices of Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College

Abstract

This study looked into the assessment and evaluation of the implementation of Property and Supply Management Practices of the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College based on four (4) aspects which are planning, acquisition or procurement, custodianship or maintenance, issuance and utilization, accounting and disposal. The Property and Supply Management is one of the basic functions of management involving fund and money. It is an important function because supplies, materials and equipment are basic requirements of an organization in the accomplishment of its goals and objectives. It further aimed to answer the following questions (1) what is the profile of the respondents in terms of the following personal factors in terms of Sex, Civil status, Age, Educational attainment, Position, Number of years in Present Position, Length of Service in ISPSC; and Relevant trainings and Seminars Attended? (2) What is the level of awareness of the respondents in terms of the requirements of the Property and Supply Management of ISPSC along Procurement in terms of Withdrawal of requests from the store room, Submission of requests for purchase, Funding of requests, Canvassing of requests, Opening of canvass papers, Preparation of purchase Orders, Delivery of supplies/materials and equipment, Inspection of delivered supplies/materials and equipment; along Custodianship/Accountability in terms of Documentation and Monitoring property Accountability; Issuance, Utilization and Maintenance; and Disposal? (3) Is there significant relationship between the respondents’ personal/professional factors and their level of awareness on the property and supply management practices? and (4) What are the problems encountered by the respondents along the above mentioned practices?