[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Madison

In ten years, I've not once been asked to produce a receipt in support of our Bills of Materials.

So many things are already enforced through 'gracious professionalism,' that I can't really understand why it'd suddenly become necessary for teams to be able to provide documentation for any or all purchases. Teams using an IFI chassis should be aware of the rules regarding its use -- particularly that it's still available as a COTS item -- and be able to relate that information if questioned. A team's word -- especially where it relates not to issues of safety -- should be as good as gold for inspectors.

From an accounting perspective, this wouldn't work with me. Proof of purchase is reflected in original receipts and/or documentation verifying the purchase. Having correct accounting procedures in order, in place, and available for inspectors if they were to request it, is another aspect of GP, if you want to look at it in a GP way. It's also excellent training for the real world. I know a few attorneys who understand the value of submitting original receipts to a certain office manager in a timely fashion and learned that the hard way.