Office of the Controller

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of insurance does the Office of the Controller handle?
The Office of the Controller handles a wide variety of coverage, including vehicle, equipment and property insurance.

What types of equipment insurance does UT offer?
UT offers annual and temporary equipment insurance.

How much are the equipment insurance premiums?
For 2006/2007:
The annual equipment insurance is $0.57 per $100 value.
The temporary equipment insurance is $0.57 per $100 value/prorated.
There is a $1.5 million maximum per occurrence limit for either coverage.

What if there is a loss on equipment?
Complete a Claim Incident Report. Also notify the Inventory Department. If theft/vandalism is involved, contact the UT Police Department as well.

What is insured by equipment insurance?
Specialized and scientific equipment, computers, and office machines. However for those not listed, contact our office for verification.

When renting a vehicle, which car rental agency should we use?
Please contact UT Travel Management at 471-6641 for the most up to date information on State Contract Rental Vehicle companies and other rental vehicle information.