The evidence in any investigation, inquiry, or hearing may be taken by the Department of General Services or, on its behalf, by the office designated for that purpose. Every finding, opinion, and order, made pursuant to an investigation, inquiry, or hearing, when approved or confirmed by the department, or office so designated, is the finding, opinion, or order of the Department of General Services.
Source:
Section 14659.03, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=14659.03..