Section 119.032 of the Ohio Revised Code requires a review of all state agency rules within a five-year period. The purpose of this review is to determine whether a rule should be continued without amendment, be amended or be rescinded, taking into consideration the rule's purpose and scope. In addition, the intent of the review is to ensure that rules are clear and concise as written, program requirements are accurate and up-to-date, unnecessary paperwork is eliminated, and, when possible, local agencies are given more flexibility.

This letter transmits changes with the effective date of March 1, 2007. This cover letter includes a summary statement of policy changes. Each statement references the clearance control number (CCN) assigned when the policy change was placed in the clearance process.

Chapter 1000

Rule 5101:1-2-55 Ohio works first (OWF)/disability financial assistance (DFA) and /refugee cash assistance (RCA): Delayed Cash Assistance Payments and Replacement Warrants (CCN 5871)

This rule has been reviewed in accordance with the five-year rule review requirements in Section 119.032 of the Revised Code. Modifications to the proposed rule contained in this letter are primarily formatting changes and are not substantive. Paragraphs (N)(3) and (O)(4) of the rule contain modified language and references based on recommendations received from the Office of Fiscal Services. There were no clearance comments received on this rule.

Chapter 2000

Rule 5101:1-23-75 Ohio works first (OWF) and prevention, retention and contingency (PRC): Assistance Group Ineligibility Due to Receipt of Fraudulent Assistance (CCN 5871)

This rule has also been reviewed in accordance with the five-year rule review requirements in Section 119.032 of the Revised Code. Modifications to the rule are primarily formatting changes and are not substantive. There were no clearance comments received on this rule.

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