Judge Woodard - Administrative Law Report

Superior court upholds OSAH Judge’s rulings on evidentiary issues in EBT fraud cases

Procedure

March 13, 2023

A judge with the Superior Court of Toombs County upheld two decisions by an OSAH Judge disqualifying individuals from the Food Stamp Program due to EBT fraud. In affirming the... Read More

Deliberately altered zoning letter justified denial of childcare-license application

Early Care & Learning

February 16, 2023

The Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) denied an applicant’s request for a license to operate a childcare learning center. The Court upheld this denial, based on evidence that... Read More

Given physical risks involved, GAPP recipient still required nursing services during therapies

Medicaid Eligibility

January 9, 2023

In this matter, a 3-year-old recipient of nursing services through the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) appealed a decision by the Department of Community Health to reduce his service hours from... Read More

Officer’s incorrect reading of implied consent notice results in reversal of DUI license suspension

December 13, 2022

The Court reversed a driver’s administrative license suspension after finding that the arresting officer had failed to provide the driver with a substantially accurate reading of the implied consent notice... Read More

Court lacks jurisdiction over alleged violations of IDEA settlement agreement’s confidentiality clause

Special Education

November 29, 2022

In granting a school district’s motion for summary determination, the Court held that a student and his parent cannot seek relief from this tribunal for an alleged violation of a... Read More

NOW/COMP applicant failed to show sufficient deficits in intellectual, adaptive functioning

Medicaid Eligibility

September 27, 2022

In this matter, a 20-year-old woman seeking benefits under the New Options Waiver/Comprehensive Supports Program (NOW/COMP) had her application denied. In upholding the denial, the Court concluded the applicant failed... Read More