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 Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has completed a review of the following rule and the rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  The rule will become effective on 11/1/2018.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-3-10 "Ohio Works First: Child Support Requirement."

The rule describes the child support assignment requirement. It describes who must comply and the consequences for the failure or refusal to comply with the rule. Changes to the rule include being rewritten in question and answer format and other minor changes for clarity. Paragraph (C) has been rewritten to clarify who is required to comply with the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) and who is responsible for ensuring caretaker members of the assistance group comply with the CSEA.