Background

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 The purpose of a rule review is to determine whether a rule should be continued without amendment, be amended, or be rescinded, taking into consideration each rule's scope and purpose.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: 5101:4-3-06, 5101:4-3-07, and 5101:4-3-24.

Implementation

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

There will not be any changes to these rules that directly affect the eligibility of an applicant/recipient or how any county agency will administer the program. The following is a brief description of the changes to each rule.

5101:4-3-06 - Food stamps: victims of trafficking

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

5101:4-3-07 - Food stamps: citizenship and alien status.

This rule has been amended to either spell out or correct acronyms.

5101:4-3-24 - Food stamps: good cause for failure to comply in providing a social security number.

This rule has been amended to either spell out or correct acronyms.

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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