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  • Obsolete Supplies/Equipment

    Items that are out of date, no longer in use, or are effectively unusable; examples: 8 track audio tapes, 5-1/4 floppy computer disks. Obsolete supplies/equipment become outdated because of new technology, new regulations, or new procedures instituted by the entity.

    See Also: Surplus