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 The purpose of a rule review is to determine whether a rule should be continued without amendment, be amended, or be rescinded, taking into consideration each rule's scope and purpose.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

5101:4-1-15, 5101:4-2-01, 5101:4-2-09, 5101:4-4-09

Implementation

These rules are proposed to be effective July 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 July 1, 2006. If changes are necessary, a copy of the revised rules will be forwarded to you at that time.

5101:4-1-15- Nondiscrimination.

The reference to an abbreviated word was spelled out with the first reference in the rule. The effective dates of various public laws, U.S. Code sections, and federal acts as required in Ohio Revised Code 121.75 were amended. An address was updated.

5101:4-2-01- Food stamps: application process.

Various technical corrections have been made to the rule. CAF was stricken from this rule.

5101:4-2-09- Food stamps: verification procedure.

The reference to an abbreviated word was spelled out with the first reference in the rule. CAF was stricken from this rule.

5101:4-4-09- Food stamps: transfers of resources.

Technical corrections have been made to the rule.

The reference to an abbreviated word was spelled out with the first reference in the rule.

Training and Technical Assistance

Training and technical assistance needed 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 staff.

Fiscal Impact

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

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