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 02/01/2022.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-3-16 "The Prevention, Retention, and Contingency Employer Subsidy."

This rule describes the prevention, retention, and contingency employer subsidy program.  This rule is being amended due to the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) office’s evaluation of rules to identify key words using outdated terminology or in-person interaction in an effort to modernize rule language and a five-year rule review. OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include minor language updates to paragraph (A) for clarity.