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 06/01/2021.

Chapter 1000

5101:1-1-03 "Disclosure of Recipient Information, Nondiscrimination, and Treatment of Information Received from the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration." 

The rule describes the requirements for disclosure of recipient information, nondiscrimination, and treatment of information received from the Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration.  OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include:

• Removed references to Disability Financial Assistance (DFA) from this rule due to the repeal of the DFA program in accordance with section 812.40 of the Ohio Revised Code;
• Removed form revision dates in paragraph (E) as a result of Senate Bill 221 of the 132^nd General Assembly that amended incorporation by reference requirements contained in section 121.71 to 121.75 of the Ohio Revised Code;
• Added 20 C.F.R. 401 to paragraph (F)(2) to align with federal rule;
• The term “food assistance” was replaced with “supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP); and 
• Minor language changes were made for clarity.