In accordance with section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), each state agency is required to review each of its rules in the Ohio Administrative Code a minimum of once every five years. The intent of the review is to ensure that Administrative Code rules are clearly written and that program requirements are accurate, up-to-date and clearly expressed. To the extent possible, unnecessary paperwork will be eliminated, local agencies will be given increased flexibility, and any adverse impact on businesses will be eliminated or reduced. As a result of the review, the agency may amend the rule; rescind the rule; or continue the rule without amendment.

The rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rules will become effective on 10/01/2016.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-23-40 "Ohio Works First: Payments."

The rule describes payments for the Ohio Works First program. The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) rescinded and replaced this rule with a new rule as more than 50 percent of the original language had been stricken. This rule was rewritten in question-and-answer format for clarity. This rule restored language regarding assistance groups that are eligible for less than ten dollars.

5101:1-23-70 "Ohio Works First: Erroneous Payments."

This rule describes erroneous payments for the Ohio Works First program. OFA amended this rule to strike language in paragraph (K)(2) in order to align with Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:1-3-12.