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 11/01/2023.

Chapter 1000

5101:1-1-50  "Written Declaration of Citizenship/Alien Status and the Use of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements System."

The rule describes the policy regarding written declaration for citizenship/alien status and the use of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements System (SAVE) of noncitizens who apply for the Ohio Works First; Prevention, Retention, and Contingency; and Refugee Cash Assistance programs. OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include: 

• Paragraph (D) was updated to reflect there are three methods to verify documents in the SAVE system;
• New paragraph (D)(3) was created to include the process for a third-level review;
• Paragraph (F) was stricken to remove the manual requirement using the G-845 form to align with federal guidance received that this process is no longer valid; and
• Minor language changes were made for clarity.