Recently Child Care Manual Transmittal Letter No. 45 was disseminated. The attached rules were not the final version of filed rules, however, the ODJFS Web version of the rules does display the correct, final version. The purpose of this transmittal is to provide a correct, final version of the following rules. These rules will become effective January 1, 2002.

Rule 5101:2-16-07 "County department of job and family services responsibilities" is amended as follows: 1) Procedures developed and implemented by the CDJFS replace the provider recruitment plan, and a plan, submitted to ODJFS for approval, to ensure that the application process is as accessible to the public as possible replaces CDJFS policies; 2) Language regarding parental choice is added to the rule; 3) Language regarding reporting requirements using the automated child care information system is added to the rule.

Rule 5101:2-16-71 "Child care recipient fraud" is amended as follows: The child care fraud and overpayment recovery plan is replaced by procedures implemented by the CDJFS.

Rule 5101:2-16-72 "Child care provider fraud" is amended as follows: The child care fraud and overpayment recovery plan is replaced by procedures implemented by the CDJFS.

Rule 5101:2-16-73 "Recovery of child care overpayments" is amended as follows: The child care fraud and overpayment recovery plan is replaced by procedures implemented by the CDJFS.

Rule 5101:2-16-52 "Parental Choice" is rescinded.

Rule 5101:2-16-57 "Child care information system (CCIS) reporting requirements" is rescinded.

If you have any questions regarding these matters, contact County Technical Support at (614) 466-7762.