D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 26, r. 26-A3816
If the matter is heard before a hearing officer, the hearing officer shall serve proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law, and a proposed order on all parties and the Commissioner within twenty (20) calendar days of the close of the hearing to the Commissioner for adoption, amendment, or rejection.
A party served with proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law, and a proposed order shall have the right to file exceptions to the proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law, and proposed order. Such exceptions shall be filed and served within ten (10) calendar days of the date the proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law, or proposed order in question were served. In addition, the party shall have the right to present argument to the Commissioner, who shall consider the exceptions and argument when rendering his or her final findings of fact, conclusions of law and order. [a10]
If the matter is heard before the Commissioner, the Commissioner shall make a written final order within 60 days of the close of the hearing record. A final order will be in writing. A final order will include findings of fact, conclusions of law, and an order. A copy of a final order shall be served upon each party of record.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 26, r. 26-A3816