In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 119.032, each state agency is required to review its rules a minimum of once every five years. The intent of the law is to ensure that 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 and local agencies will be given increased flexibility. The purpose of a rule review is to determine whether a rule should be continued without amendment, be amended or be rescinded, taking into consideration each rule's scope and purpose.

The following Ohio Administrative Code rule was recently reviewed. None of the proposed revisions affect the eligibility of applicants or recipients, or to the way county agencies administer the program.

Chapter 4000

5101:4-4-23, "Food assistance: Deductions from income."

This rule describes deductions from income and the verifications requirements. This rule is being proposed for amendment as part of the five year rule review. There are minor language changes to improve clarity and updates to federal citations.

Instructions:

The following chart identifies the material that should be removed from the Food Assistance Certification Handbook and the material that should be added.