Obtain RO approval when the acquisition cost, trade-in value, resale value or salvage
value is $5,000 or more.
Credit the value of the equipment to the SSA DDS account in the current year. Include
the description of the item and cost on Form SSA-871 (State Agency Schedule of Equipment
Purchased for SSA Disability Programs) and the status of the obligation on Form SSA-4513
(State Agency Report of Obligations for SSA Disability Programs).