Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 400. Social Services § 400.59g

Sec. 59g. (1) If the 2 counties concerned find themselves unable to agree on a joint plan, either may appeal to the director of the state department to make a determination of which plan is most in the public interest in the case. The director shall have the same power and shall proceed to act on such appeals in the same manner as on appeals under sections 59c, 59d and 59e of this act.  1

(2) If the plan so determined provides that the person shall continue to live in the county granting relief, the relief shall be granted at the expense of that county.