CAMTL 190 (Five Year Rule Review: Ohio Works First: Work Activities)
Cash Assistance Manual Transmittal Letter No. 190
May 11, 2023
TO: All Cash Assistance Manual Holders
FROM: Matt Damschroder, Director
SUBJECT: Five Year Rule Review: Ohio Works First: Work Activities
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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 rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  The rule will become effective on 06/01/2023.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-3-12 " Ohio Works First: Work Activities."

This rule describes the Ohio works first activities program.  OFA has amended this rule.  The following changes have been made to the rule: 

  • The title to paragraph (A) was updated to “Which section of the Revised Code applies to work activities?”;
  • Paragraph (A)(1) was removed and replaced with “Section 5107.05 of the Revised Code authorizes the director of job and family services to adopt rules necessary to comply with Title IV-A, Title IV-D, federal regulations, state law and the state plan.”;
  • The last sentence in paragraph (A)(2) was removed as the language in this paragraph already states that the county will follow the requirements in this rule;
  • The paragraph level cross-references to other Administrative codes were removed;
  • The title to paragraph (E) has been updated to read “What ten holidays may be counted towards work participation?”;
  • Paragraph (E)(1) was amended to say “Pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 261.60 (2/2008) the following ten holidays are limited to:”;
  • References throughout this rule to the statewide automated eligibility system were updated to the Ohio benefits integrated eligibility system;
  • The revision dates to forms were removed; and
  • Minor language changes were also made to improve clarity.