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 08/01/2015.

Chapter 1000

5101:4-1-05 "Food Assistance: personnel standards, bilingual staff and materials, records and reports."

The rule describes the requirements for personnel, bilingual staff, records and reports in the administration of the food assistance program. OFA amended this rule. Changes to the rule include putting the rule into question-and-answer format for clarity, and replacing the term "CRIS-E" with "statewide automated eligibility system". No substantive changes were made.