After the hearing, the hearing officer shall prepare a report and recommendations which shall include findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommendation as to the action to be taken. The hearing officer shall file the original with the Commission and shall serve a copy on the parties. Service shall be complete upon mailing and the case shall then be deemed transferred to the Commission.
N.J. Admin. Code § 19:11-7.1
See: 27 New Jersey Register 2544(b), 27 New Jersey Register 3381(a).