Administrative Procedures Manual (APM) Chapter 9400 is revised, effective May 1, 2002 to reduce redundancy, eliminate superfluous language, and clarify the language used to describe the various dispute resolution procedures. APM Chapter 9400 revisions include the following clarifications and changes:

APM 9401 includes new definitions for Board, CSEA, PCSA, and audit findings;

APM 9402 is reorganized and now includes titles describing the circumstances in which different parties may initiate dispute resolution proceedings;

APM 9403 excludes complaints from WIA applicants and recipients from dispute resolution proceedings because another appeal forum exists;

APM 9407 provides clear responsibility for each party to pay its own costs of preparation and presentation of its case throughout the proceedings. This section also provides that the parties will equally share the costs of conducting mediation proceedings and Chapter 119 adjudication hearings such as payment of mediators, hearing examiners, and court reporters. This section also requires the parties to enter into a written agreement regarding these shared costs..

APM 9410 provides greater clarity regarding the various actions under section 5101.24 of the Revised Code

APM 9411 - 9414 have been made more consistent with each other

APM 9420 has been simplified and APM 9421 - 9422.4 have been combined into section 9820.

APM 9430 has been divided into two sections, with titles, based on whether or not the resolution resulted from a Chapter 119 adjudication hearing.

Instructions: Remove pages headed APM. 9303.through APM.9430. dated March 24, 2000 and replace with the attached pages.