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Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual |
The W-2 agency worker who made the decision being disputed should attend the Fact Finding Review when possible to present the facts regarding the decision. If that worker is unable to attend the Fact Finding Review, another staff person must be present and prepared to represent the agency’s actions.
The Petitioner and/or her/his representative must also attend the Review. The petitioner may have a representative present to assist in contesting the agency’s decision. The process must provide for flexibility. If all parties are not able to attend in person, teleconferencing must be offered.
In order to prepare for the Fact Finding Review, the petitioner or the representative may request to view and copy any records pertaining to the decision. If the cost of copying the records is more than $30, repayment may be sought. (This is assuming a $.10 charge per page, which would allow up to 300 pages of copies before requiring payment.)
If the petitioner or her/his representative fails to attend the Fact Finding Review without good cause, the request for Review is considered abandoned. (See 11.3.1 for more information on good cause.)
History: Release 11-03.