Other FieldsAgency Scheme: DOEDOGBR0001Level: Appeal Level One ADJUDICATION STRUCTUREAppeals: Basic StructureAppeal Office (local name): Office of the SecretaryAppeal Office (global name): Department of Education: Office of the Secretary Appeal Officer #1 (Title): The Secretary of the Department of EducationAre administrative appeals permitted from final decisions issued by this appellate office?: No Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: This adjudication structure involves claims by grantees for education and grant benefits under the General Education Provisions Act, as amended by Public Law 100-297. PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General InformationWhich party (or parties) is/are permitted to file appeals with this office?: EitherAre private parties permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?: Yes (All Types of Cases)Who may serve as a private party representative?: EitherIs the agency permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?: Yes (All Types of Cases)Are ex parte contacts prohibited?: Yes (All Types of Cases)Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations): 20 U.S.C. § 1234 et. seq. PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing ProcedureWhat types of hearings are permitted on appeals adjudicated by this office?: Written (Document-Only) HearingHow is the type of hearing selected for appeals heard by this office?: Required by RuleHow many appeal officers preside at each hearing?: OneIs factual development permitted at the appellate hearing as a means of supplementing the record from below?: NoCan third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: NoAre appeal hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: N/A (Document-Only Hearings)Are appeal hearings open to the public?: N/A (Document-Only Hearing) PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing ProcedureWho typically drafts final decisions on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: Adjudication OfficerWho has authority to issue final decisions on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: Adjudication OfficerDo agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions on appellate cases?: Yes (Some Types of Cases)If "Yes," please specify these time limit(s): 45-60 DaysIs judicial review available after issuance of a final decision on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: Yes (All Types of Cases) PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case ManagementHow are claims/cases processed at this appellate office?: Differentiated Case ManagementDoes the agency permit web-based electronic filing of briefs or other documents in cases adjudicated by this appellate office?: YesAre final decisions issued by this appellate office published and/or posted on the agency website?: Yes (All Decisions)Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record on appeals heard by this office?: NoDo agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record on appeals heard by this office?: Yes (All Types of Cases)If "Yes," please provide citation(s): 20 U.S.C. § 1234 et seq. ADJUDICATORSTotal # of Appeal Officers: 1Information About Appeal Officer: Adjudication Officer TitlePay PlanAre persons in this position subject to performance evaluation?Are persons in this position employed full-time as adjudication officers?If "No", briefly describe other duties:Are persons in this position subject to quality control measures or production goals? The Secretary of the Department of Education NOT APPLICABLE/ Cabinet LevelNoNoThe Secretary of the Department of Education has similar duties to other Cabinet level officials and heads of agencies. No ADR: General InformationIs ADR available at one or more points for appellate cases heard by this office?: No ADR – Summary StatisticsFor Fiscal Year 2013, please provide the following annual ADR statistics: CASELOAD STATISTICS - Supplementary StatisticsDoes your agency maintain annual caseload statistics for this hearing office by case type (e.g., discrimination complaint, licen: NoSupplementary Caseload Statistics by Case Type: Verified by Agency: Verified
