S.D. Codified Laws § 28-1-25
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
In cases where recipients of public assistance are wasteful or unable to manage the receipt and disbursement of assistance payments so as to substantially accomplish the purposes for which such assistance is given, the Department of Social Services may protectively pay the same in such manner as to best provide the maintenance of such recipients.
SDCL 28-1-25