DECISION FACTOR: FOs should use their best judgement to decide if the balance in the dedicated account
is reasonable when compared to the “Total Dedicated Account
Amount,” and the payee's responses to the deposit and use of funds questions (6 and 7) on
the SSA-6233-BK. If a balance has been posted to the SSR, as described in GN 00605.230B.2, compare the current balance to that figure.
FO personnel has the authority to ask the payee to provide a detailed explanation
of what they purchased, including the amount of each purchase and how the item(s)
benefit the beneficiary and relate to their impairment. Payees are required to report
this information, if questioned.