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 12/01/2019.

Chapter 2000

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

The rule describes erroneous payments for the Ohio Works First program.  The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include: 

• Paragraph (E) has been stricken and moved to paragraph (A).
• Paragraphs (A) through (E) were reordered and put into question and answer format to improve clarity. 
• Language in new paragraph (E) was updated to outline the process when a county chooses not to collect an agency error overpayment.
• Language has been added to paragraph (I)(3) to clarify assistance groups are liable for an erroneous payment when an adverse action is proposed, payments continue without change due to a timely hearing request, and the hearing decision affirms the county agency proposal.
• Minor language changes were made for clarity.