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 The purpose of a rule review is to determine whether a rule should be continued without amendment, be amended, or be rescinded, taking into consideration each rule's scope and purpose.

Rules reviewed include the following: 5101:4-5-07, 5101:4-6-03, 5101:4-6-16, 5101:4-6-17, and 5101:4-6-31.

Implementation

These rules are proposed to be effective May 1, 2006. If no revisions are made to the proposed rules prior to the finalization by JCARR, they will become effective on a permanent basis on May 1, 2006. If changes are necessary, a copy of the revised rules will be forwarded to you at that time.

There will be no changes to these rules that directly affect the eligibility of applicant/recipients or how any county agency will administer the program. The following is a brief description of the changes to each rule.

5101:4-5-07 - Food stamps: providing notice of eligibility and denial, when to deny an application at the end of thirty days, and actions because of delayed eligibility determinations

This rule has been amended to either spell out or include appropriate acronyms, correct typographical errors, and correct rule references.

5101:4-6-03 - Food stamps: assistance groups (AGs) with income from boarders and day care

This rule has been amended to spell out an acronym.

5101:4-6-16 - Food stamps: reduction of public assistance (PA) benefits due to assistance group's (AG's) failure to perform an action required under a federal, state or local means-tested program

This rule has been amended to either spell out or include appropriate acronyms and correct typographical errors.

5101:4-6-17 - Food stamps: determining eligibility of public assistance (PA) and categorically eligible assistance groups (AGs)

This rule has been amended to either spell out or include appropriate acronyms and correct typographical errors.

5101:4-6-31 - Food stamps: sponsored aliens

This rule has been amended to either spell out or include appropriate acronyms and correct typographical errors.

Training and Technical Assistance

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

Fiscal Impact

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

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