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(s) and the rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  The rule will become effective on 12/01/2020.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-3-14 "Ohio Works First: Penalties."

The rule describes the definition of a penalty and how they are imposed in the Ohio works first program.  OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include: 

• Minor language changes were made to improve clarity.
• Penalty for Medicaid was removed because it is no longer applicable.