To quote from the article:

"The letter to municipal agencies will cite a 2007 policy that mandates that city funds only be used to purchase EPEAT-certified desktops, laptops and monitors..."

Later on: "...the EPEAT registry does not yet include certifications for smartphones or tablets..."

Finally it also says: "...the city spent $45,579 on Apple desktops, laptops and iPads (the last of which are not certifiable under EPEAT and would not be barred by the city’s policy.)"

Headline too generic?