Section 1301.20. Determination of Claims.--(a) The State Treasurer shall consider any claim filed under this article and may hold a hearing and receive evidence concerning it. If a hearing is held, the State Treasurer shall prepare a finding and a decision in writing on each claim filed, stating the substance of any evidence heard by the State Treasurer and the reasons for the State Treasurer's decision. The decision shall be a public record.
(b) If the claim is allowed, the State Treasurer shall make payment forthwith.
(1301.20 amended June 29, 2002, P.L.614, No.91)