The DDS must request and receive approval from the regional office (RO) before purchasing
equipment with a unit cost of $5,000 or more. The $5,000 includes applicable taxes,
delivery and installation charges. In those instances where the acquisition cost of
equipment in State law, regulation, or practice is lower than the foregoing, the State
definition is applicable.
This policy does not apply to IT equipment. IT equipment is different from general
DDS equipment.