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 10/01/2018.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-3-15 "Ohio Works First: Three-Tier Sanctions."

The rule describes Ohio Works First (OWF) Three-Tier Sanctions, how sanctions are imposed, effective date, sanction compliance, reinstatement of OWF after a sanction has ended and consequences with assistance group movement. The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has amended this rule.

Changes to the rule include:

• The term "food assistance" was replaced with "supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP)."
• The term "CRIS-E" was replaced with "statewide automated eligibility system."
• Updates to citations and minor language changes for clarity.