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Procurement Literacy
Understanding Deviations
Learn about procurement deviations and how to interpret Treasury reports.
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What is a deviation? A deviation is when a government entity procures goods or services without following the standard competitive bidding process. While some deviations are legitimate (emergencies, sole suppliers), high deviation rates may indicate procurement challenges.
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These guides explain what deviations mean. To see actual deviation data from government entities, visit our Transparency Dashboard where you can filter by entity, type, and value.
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