1. A. The hearing authority shall be the person designated to render the final administrative decision in a hearing.
2. B. Decisions of the hearing authority shall comply with state and federal law and regulations and shall be based on the hearing record.

3. C. A decision by the hearing authority shall be binding on the Department of Children and Family Services and shall summarize the facts of the case, specify the reasons for the decision, and identify the supporting evidence and the pertinent state or federal regulations. The decision shall become a part of the record. The household shall be notified in writing of the:

   1. 1. decision;
   2. 2. reasons for the decision;
   3. 3. available appeal rights; and
   4. 4. right to pursue judicial review of the decision.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., R.S. 36:474.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, LR 25:2263 (November 1999), amended by the Department of Children and Family Services, Division of Programs, Economic Stability, LR 38:967 (April 2012).