Appendix B Responsibilities of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in Appeals

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Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
SNAP Policy Manual

Policy Title:

Responsibilities of the OGC

Effective Date:

July 2024

Chapter:

Appendix B

Policy Number:

Appendix B

Previous Policy Number(s):

MT-59

Updated or Reviewed in MT:

MT-78

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:

  • taking additional testimony

  • remanding the case to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for correction to or adjustment of the initial decision

  • requesting a response to any additional material or documentary evidence from the agency

  • basing the final decision on the record from the ALJ augmented by additional material

  • notifying the AU in writing of the final decision and of the right to a judicial review.