CSPMTL 142 (Administrative Review and Adjustment)
Child Support Program Manual Transmittal Letter No. 142
February 1, 2019
TO: All Child Support Program Manual Holders
FROM: Michael J. McCreight, Interim Director
SUBJECT: Administrative Review and Adjustment

The rules have been reviewed in accordance with section 106.031 of the Revised Code (ORC), which requires the review of all state agency rules within a five-year period, and to comply with SB 70 of the 132nd General Assembly.

The Office of Child Support (OCS) has rescinded the following rules:

Rescinded Rule Rescinded Rule Title Prior Effective Date of Rule Effective Date of Rescission
5101:12‑60‑05.3 The administrative review 11/1/2015 2/11/2019

This rule describes the responsibilities of the child support enforcement agency (CSEA) when conducting the administrative review. This rule has been rescinded and replaced by a new rule with the same rule number and title because more than fifty percent of this rule has been stricken and a comparable amount of new text has been added.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25; and amplifies ORC sections 3119.60, 3119.61, 3119.63, and 3125.03.

5101:12‑60‑05.5 Notice of hearing rights 3/1/2009 2/11/2019

This rule describes the hearing rights of the parties.  This rule has been rescinded and replaced by a new rule with the same rule number and title because the rule had to be reformatted due to the removal of a paragraph.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25; and amplifies ORC sections 3119.60, 3119.61, 3119.63, and 3125.03.

OCS has adopted the following rules:

Adopted Rule Adopted Rule Title Effective Date of Adopted Rule
5101:12‑60‑05.3 The administrative review 2/11/2019

This rule describes the responsibilities of the CSEA when conducting the administrative review.  The rule replaces rescinded OAC rule 5101:12‑60‑05.3.  Changes from the rescinded rule include:

  • replaced "party" with "parent";
  • added language to issue the JFS 00592 and JFS 00593;
  • changed the review schedule date to 30 days to comply with amended ORC section 3119.60;
  • added language to paragraphs (E)(1) and (E)(2) to comply with amended section 3121.29 of the Revised Code; and
  • added language to specify when a parent fails to provide the requested information, the CSEA may seek a court order or make reasonable assumptions to comply with amended ORC section 3119.72.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25; and amplifies ORC sections 3119.60, 3119.61, 3119.63, and 3125.03.

5101:12‑60‑05.5 Notice of hearing rights 2/11/2019

This rule describes the hearing rights of the parties.  The rule replaces rescinded OAC rule 5101:12‑60‑05.5.  Changes from the rescinded rule include: renumbered paragraphs;  amended the introductory paragraph to comply with amended ORC sections 3119.61 and 3119.63; and removed language that is not needed in accordance with ORC section 3121.29.

This rule is authorized by ORC section 3125.25; and amplifies ORC sections 3119.60, 3119.61, 3119.63, and 3125.03.

OCS has amended the following rules:

Amended Rule Amended Rule Title Prior Effective Date of Rule Effective Date of Amendment
5101:12‑60‑05.2 Initiation of temporary adjustment for certain military members 11/1/2015 2/11/2019
 

This rule describes the process for certain military members called to active duty to request an administrative review.  This rule has been amended to replace “must” with “shall.”

This rule is authorized by 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.

5101:12‑60‑05.6 CSEA administrative adjustment hearing process 11/1/2015 2/11/2019

This rule describes the administrative adjustment hearing process.  The rule has been amended to comply with amended ORC sections 3119.61 and 3119.63, which include:

  • replaced "regular mail" with "ordinary mail";
  • revised paragraph (J) to clarify the requirements for the hearing process;
  • added paragraph (K) to describe the reasons for a deviation on the ordered payment on arrears;
  • updated the objection period from 15 to 14 days; and
  • updated the forms effective date language.

This rule is authorized by 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: 

  • A rescinded rule will be moved from the CSPM to the OAC Archive section of the eManuals.
  • An adopted rule will be inserted
  • An amended rule will be inserted and the previous version will be moved to the OAC Archive section of the eManuals.

The rules and forms 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

or on the ODJFS Forms Central Internet page at:

http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/inter.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 amended rules contained in this CSPMTL to determine whether they require the CSEA to update its internal procedural handbook.