The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is rescinding the existing Administrative Code rule 5101:9-6-02 and issuing a new 5101:9-6-02 "County Allocation Process" to reflect changes that are effective with State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2008 funding.

Counties will no longer receive allocation letters for each initial SFY allocation. Allocation letters will be replaced by a "Notice of Awards." Two attachments will be sent with the Notice of Awards: a list of individual allocation amounts, along with specific allocation information; and applicable federal terms and conditions and state regulations. Counties will be notified of any change in the initial allocation listing by separate communication.

Counties will no longer be required to certify the amount of an allocation. The recertification process, currently completed in March of each year, is being replaced by a redistribution process that will occur after the end of the second quarter of the SFY. Because of the changes in this process, as outlined in the rule, the JFS 02581 "Certification Sheet" is being rescinded.

Instructions:

Please direct inquiries to your ODJFS Fiscal Supervisor.