Impartial Hearing Officer- Lisa Finnegan

The Ohio Agency Administered IDV (CTR011009) provides specialized court reporting services for the Department of Education and Workforce, focusing on administrative hearing support. The contract specifically enables the procurement of independent hearing officer services to facilitate administrative proceedings related to regulatory compliance matters, including USDA National School Lunch Program regulations, school transportation issues, and territory transfers.

The IDV is awarded to Lisa M. Finnegan as an independent contractor, administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The contract is effective from July 10, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a total compensation not to exceed $99,900. The contract allows for 370 billable hours annually at a rate of $135 per hour, covering two fiscal years (FY26 and FY27). The hearing officer will be responsible for presiding over administrative hearings, establishing deadlines, ruling on motions, reviewing documents, and submitting written reports with executive summaries to the department.