Capital Outlay · Buildings

6200-6389 Capital Outlay - Buildings

Reserved range for local detail codesSince 2026.03
What it is
Capital outlay - buildings includes acquisition, construction, and major improvements to buildings.
Accounting note
Track project costs and capitalization eligibility. Coordinate with asset register additions. Use detailed local objects in 6200-6389 for phase or component detail.
Reporting note
Roll up to capital outlay - buildings in reporting.
Examples
Building construction; major remodel; HVAC replacement if capitalized; componentized building improvements.
Do not use for
Routine repairs and maintenance.

Where it reports on the Cities FTR

Fund typeFTR line
Governmental fundsBy functionThe line depends on the function code (forms 24-28). See each function's line.
By major objectForm 29 R15 Buildings and ImprovementsBLDG_IMPROV
Government-wide ledger (980)Not reported. Government-wide revenues and expenses are not reported; the FTR uses fund-basis activity.
Enterprise funds (water example)Not reported. Capital outlay in a proprietary fund is capitalized, not expensed.
Internal service fundsNot reported. Capital outlay in a proprietary fund is capitalized, not expensed.
Fiduciary funds (pension trust example)Not reported. Capital outlay in a fiduciary fund is capitalized.

Enterprise placement is shown for a water fund; other enterprise funds use the same line on their own form. Check any combination in the FTR finder.