D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, § 2523
2523.1 A written decision with accompanying findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be prepared by the D.C. Office of Personnel, subject to review by the Corporation Counsel.
2523.2 A copy of the decision along with the final order shall be served upon the member, office, or retired annuitant.
2523.3 The formal order giving effect to the Board's decision shall be prepared for the signature of the Chairperson.
2523.4 Copies of the order shall be distributed to the employing department or agency, the applicant or annuitant, the accounting officer, and other involved offices.
2523.5 The original of all orders issued by the Retirement Board shall be retained by the Director of Personnel as the official record of the Board's action.