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DI 39503.205 How the DDS Budget is Derived
The DDS budget request is a detailed estimate of the agency's administrative and operational
costs for administering all of the SSA disability programs for the fiscal year. Such
costs are derived by completing a workpower analysis for personnel costs and by estimating
nonpersonnel costs on a line item basis. Each category of cost must be completely
explained with respect to program objectives and the agency's plan of operation. Funds
advanced to agencies for the operation of the disability programs, as a result of
the budget request, shall be used only for necessary expenses as defined in the Financial
Management subchapter of DI 39506.000. Disability determination service agencies, however, are free to shift funds from
one cost category to another except as limited by this chapter and administrative
comments accompanying the budget approval document, or other specific controls required
by the regional commissioner.