CSPMTL 104-A (Administrative Review and Adjustment Rules)
Child Support Program Manual Transmittal Letter No. 104-A
October 14, 2015
TO: All Child Support Program Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: Administrative Review and Adjustment Rules

This MTL is being revised to correct the language under OAC rule 5101:12-60-99; the original reference to the new forms (JFS 00592 and JFS 00593) is incorrect. These forms are not ready for use yet.

The Office of Child Support (OCS) has amended the following rules. These rules are being reviewed in accordance with sections 106.03 and 106.031 of the Revised Code, which requires the review of all state agency rules within a five-year period:

Amended RuleAmended Rule TitlePrior Effective Date of RuleEffective Date of Amendment
5101:12‑60‑05Administrative review and adjustment process3/1/200911/1/2015
This rule describes the administrative review and adjustment process. Changes to the rule include: updating the forms effective date language.
This rule is authorized under ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies ORC sections 3119.60, 3119.61, 3119.63, and 3125.03.
5101:12‑60‑05.1Initiation of an administrative review3/1/200911/1/2015
This rule describes the criteria to initiate an administrative review. Changes to the rule include: updating the forms effective date language.
This rule is authorized under ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies ORC sections 3119.60, 3119.61, 3119.63, and 3125.03.
5101:12‑60‑05.2Initiation of temporary adjustment for certain military members3/1/200911/1/2015
This rule describes the process for certain military members called to active duty to request an administrative review. Changes to the rule include: updating the forms effective date language.
This rule is authorized under ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies ORC sections 3119.60, 3119.61, 3119.63, 3119.77, 3119.771, 3119.772, 3119.773 and 3125.03.
5101:12‑60‑05.3The administrative review3/1/200911/1/2015
This rule describes the responsibilities of the CSEA when conducting the administrative review. Changes to the rule include: updating the forms effective date language.
This rule is authorized under ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies ORC sections 3119.60, 3119.61, 3119.63, and 3125.03.
5101:12‑60‑05.6CSEA administrative adjustment hearing process3/1/200911/1/2015
This rule describes the administrative adjustment hearing process. The rule is being amended to correct the ORC reference in paragraph (B)(2).
This rule is authorized under ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies ORC sections 3119.60, 3119.61, 3119.63, and 3125.03.
5101:12‑60‑99Chapter 5101:12-60 forms - order administration8/1/201411/1/2015
This rule contains a compilation of forms with their effective or revised effective date, referenced within various rules contained within division 5101:12 of the Administrative Code, but first cited within Chapter 5101:12-60 of the Administrative Code. The rule is being revised to correct the title, and remove the reference to JFS 04047 as the form is first listed in rule 5101:12‑10‑99 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies ORC sections 3125.03 and 3125.25.

OCS has proposed the following rules as "No Change." The effective date of the "no change" rules will remain the same as the existing rules.

RuleRule TitleEffective Date
5101:12‑60‑05.4Calculation and recommendation of a revised support order3/1/2009
This rule describes the CSEA's responsibilities in calculating the support obligations included in a child support order and recommending an adjusted child support order.
This rule is authorized under ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies ORC sections 3119.60, 3119.61, 3119.63, and 3125.03.
5101:12‑60‑05.5Notice of hearing rights3/1/2009
This rule describes the hearing rights of the parties. Changes to the rule include an update to the form effective date language.
This rule is authorized under ORC section 3125.25 and amplifies ORC sections 3119.60, 3119.61, 3119.63, and 3125.03.

INSTRUCTIONS:

When the CSPMTL is published, the CSPM will be updated as follows:

  • An amended rule will be inserted and the previous version will be moved to the OAC Archive section of the eManuals.
  • A no change rule will continue with the same effective date.

The rules in the CSPM can be accessed at:

http://emanuals.jfs.ohio.gov

Forms can also be accessed on the ODJFS Forms Central InnerWeb page at:

http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/inner.asp

INSTRUCTIONS for CSEA INTERNAL PROCEDURAL HANDBOOK:

Paragraph (I)(1) of OAC rule 5101:12-1-01 states that, whenever a program change requires modification of local procedures, the CSEA is required to revise its internal procedural handbook and submit the revision to OCS within thirty days of the revision. The CSEA should carefully review the adopted and amended rules contained in this CSPMTL to determine whether they require the CSEA to update its internal procedural handbook. The CSEA should give particular care when reviewing the following rules as they contain new or modified requirements with which the CSEA must comply.