These rules are proposed to be effective September 1, 2004. If no revisions are made to the proposed rule prior to the finalization by JCARR, it will become effective on a permanent basis on September 1, 2004. If changes are necessary, a copy of the revised rules will be forwarded to you at that time.

Rule Review

The following rules were reviewed in accordance with the 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The purpose of the rule review is to determine whether a rule should be continued without amendment, be amended, or be rescinded, taking into consideration each rule's scope and purpose.

Rule 5101:4-1-05: Personnel standards, bilingual staff and materials, training, records and reports.

This rule was amended to expand explanation that program records can be maintained either manually or in an automated system.

Rule 5101:4-1-13: contains information related to availability of information, program administration, office operations, and income eligibility verification system (IEVS) information is being amended to correct capitalization and paragraph reference.

Rules 5101:4-8-17: Calculating the claim amount, and 5104:4-8-19: Initiating collection action and managing claims, and 5101:4-8-23: Retention rates and claims accounting procedures. Are being amended to make grammatical changes.

Fiscal Impact

There should be no fiscal impact for the county agencies to implement these rules. No additional staff will be needed to implement this policy. No additional supplies, equipment or travel is involved.

Training and Technical Assistance

Training and technical assistance needs to implement this rule will be minimal. Clarification regarding this rule will be available to county staff by ODJFS through the Bureau of County Oversight and Support, Program Policy Service Section.

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