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 12/01/2017.

Chapter 4000

5101:4-4-39 "Food assistance: allotment computation."

The rule describes allotment computation for ongoing benefits, minimum allotments and eligibility after changes in income. The Office of Family Assistance amended this rule. Minor language changes were made for clarity and the term "food assistance" was replaced with "supplemental nutrition assistance program." No other changes were made.