A verbatim recording of the fair hearing shall be made. Nonrecorded or confidential information, which the appellant does not have an opportunity to hear or see, may not be made a part of the hearing record. One transcribed copy of the recording shall be supplied to the appellant at no cost if the appellant takes a further appeal. The following shall constitute the exclusive record of the hearing: The transcript or recording of testimony and exhibits, or an official report containing the substance of what happened at the hearing; All papers and requests filed in the proceeding; and The administrative law judge’s decision. The recording of testimony shall remain in the custody of the Office of Administrative Hearings for a period not to exceed 2 years, or until all litigation involving the decision is terminated. All other components of the record shall remain in the custody of the Program for a period not to exceed 2 years, or until all litigation involving the decision is terminated.