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 these rules; rescind these rules; or continue these rules without amendment.

The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has completed a review of the following rule and the rule was subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  These rules will become effective on 05/01/2022.

Chapter 4000

5101:1-2-50 "Ohio Works Now"

This rule describes the Ohio Works Now eligibility requirements, the methods of issuance, the amount and determination process and the county agency’s responsibility in the case of erroneous payments or fraud.  OFA amended this rule with minor language changes for clarity; however, no substantive changes were made.