Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part II - Public Assistance Manual
Subpart H - Appeal and Fair Hearing
Chapter 275 - APPEAL AND FAIR HEARING AND ADMINISTRATIVE DISQUALIFICATION HEARINGS
Subchapter B - ADMINISTRATIVE DISQUALIFICATION HEARINGS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 275.12 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Director-The head of the Office of Hearings and Appeals who will affirm, amend, reverse or remand the hearing officer's decision in an administrative disqualification hearing.

Good cause-The term includes serious illness, accident, death or physical or mental handicap making it unreasonable for the individual to be present at the hearing.

Hearing officer-A person designated by the Department to conduct administrative disqualification hearings and render decisions.

Hearing record-An official record containing the testimony recorded at the proceeding, and the exhibits, papers and requests filed in the proceeding.

Individual-A person alleged to have committed an intentional program violation.

Intentional program violation-An action by an individual as defined under §§ 255.2 and 501.1 (relating to definitions; and general provisions) which incorporates 7 CFR 273.16(c) (relating to disqualification for intentional program violation).

Office of Inspector General-The agency within the Executive Office of the Governor designated to pursue cases of intentional program violations.