Appendix B Responsibilities of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in Appeals | SNAP
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Georgia Division of Family and Children Services |
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Policy Title: |
Responsibilities of the OGC |
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Effective Date: |
July 2024 |
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Chapter: |
Appendix B |
Policy Number: |
Appendix B |
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Previous MT Number(s): |
MT-59 |
Updated or Reviewed in MT: |
MT-78 |
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Requirements
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) has specific duties regarding any appeal of an OSAH hearing decision.
Basic Considerations
The OGC appeals reviewer for final appeals has responsibility for the following:
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taking additional testimony
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remanding the case to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for correction to or adjustment of the initial decision
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requesting a response to any additional material or documentary evidence from the agency
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basing the final decision on the record from the ALJ augmented by additional material
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notifying the AU in writing of the final decision and of the right to a judicial review.