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Explain the entire budget computation from the number in the household to the final calculation of ineligibility.

Notice of Action sent on March 8 informing appellant of the proposed action (DFR Exhibit D).

Request for appeal received on March 14 (DFR Exhibit E).

4210.15.00 CONDUCT OF THE HEARING The ALJ conducts the hearing. Both the appellant and the DFR have the opportunity to: Present the case or have it presented by legal counsel or another person Present testimony of witnesses Introducing relevant documentary evidence Establish all pertinent facts and circumstances Present any arguments without interference Question or refute any testimony or evidence presented by the other party, including the opportunity to confront and cross-examine any adverse witnesses Examine the appellant's entire case record and all documents and records used by the DFR at the hearing.24 The parties are advised at the close of the hearing that they will be informed in writing of the ALJ's findings and decision on the appeal as soon as possible. 4210.15.05 DFR'S RESPONSIBILITY AT HEARING The DFR representative at the hearing is to: Present the testimony of the DFR according to the outline prepared prior to the hearing Limit his remarks to facts (not speculation or guessing) Avoid the use of jargon used only by DFR employees Offer labeled exhibits into evidence at appropriate points in the testimony and explain what they are and how they relate to the issue Offer the labeled exhibits to the appellant and/or his representative for examination and objections (if any).

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Explain the entire budget computation from the number in the household to the final calculation of ineligibility.

Notice of Action sent on March 8 informing appellant of the proposed action (DFR Exhibit D).

Request for appeal received on March 14 (DFR Exhibit E).

4210.15.00 CONDUCT OF THE HEARING The ALJ conducts the hearing. Both the appellant and the DFR have the opportunity to: Present the case or have it presented by legal counsel or another person Present testimony of witnesses Introducing relevant documentary evidence Establish all pertinent facts and circumstances Present any arguments without interference Question or refute any testimony or evidence presented by the other party, including the opportunity to confront and cross-examine any adverse witnesses Examine the appellant's entire case record and all documents and records used by the DFR at the hearing.24 The parties are advised at the close of the hearing that they will be informed in writing of the ALJ's findings and decision on the appeal as soon as possible. 4210.15.05 DFR'S RESPONSIBILITY AT HEARING The DFR representative at the hearing is to: Present the testimony of the DFR according to the outline prepared prior to the hearing Limit his remarks to facts (not speculation or guessing) Avoid the use of jargon used only by DFR employees Offer labeled exhibits into evidence at appropriate points in the testimony and explain what they are and how they relate to the issue Offer the labeled exhibits to the appellant and/or his representative for examination and objections (if any).