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 05/01/2021.

Chapter 1000

5101:1-2-85 "Cash Assistance: New Hire Reporting Program (W-4)."

The rule describes the new hire reporting program and how the information is to be used by the county agencies.  OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include: 

• Minor language changes were made in paragraphs (A) and (B) to improve clarity.
• Removed form revision date as a result of Senate Bill 221 of the 132nd General Assembly that amended incorporation by reference requirements contained in section 121.71 to 121.75 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Updated date reference to align with federal regulations.