(a) The board may change a finding of fact or conclusion of law in a proposal for decision made by the administrative law judge if the board determines:(1) that the administrative law judge did not properly apply or interpret applicable law, agency rules, written policies, or prior administrative decisions;(2) that a prior administrative decision on which the administrative law judge relied is incorrect or should be changed; or(3) that a technical error in a finding of fact should be changed.(b) The board shall state in writing the specific reason and legal basis for a change made under this section.