•evaluate all evidence presented at the hearing

•determine if the Department's action to deny, reduce, suspend or discontinue benefits is in compliance with Department policy, regulatory and statutory requirements

•deliver the Memorandum of Decision within ninety (90) days of the closing of the hearing record to the following persons:

•the names of persons attending the hearing

•the issues that were the basis for the hearing

•the provisions of law and policy applicable to the case

•a summary of evidence relied on in making the decision

•findings of fact

•rulings on motions

•a clear, concise statement of the reasoning on which the decision is based

•the decision, including corrective action, if any

•notice of the client's right to judicial review.