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 rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rule will become effective on 03/01/2018.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-3-12 "Ohio Works First: Work Activities."

This rule describes work activities for the Ohio Works First program. The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) amended this rule with the following changes:

• Minor language changes to improve clarity;
• Added language in paragraph (C)(1)(f) to clarify a failure to meet the work participation rate by a work eligible individual is disregarded from the federal work participation rate for no more than twelve months in the work eligible individual’s lifetime and that the county agency may assign the work eligible individual to one or more activities as determined by the county;
• Added language in paragraph (C)(3) to require another activity assignment when an activity is unavailable;
• Paragraph (H)(5)(e) was updated to clarify what information needs to be included for verifying hours of participation;
• Paragraph (H)(5)(f) was stricken since the information was moved to paragraph (H)(5)(e);
• Paragraph (K)(7) was amended to align with section 5107.66 of the Revised Code; and
• The term "CRIS-E" is being replaced with the term "statewide automated eligibility system."