This letter transmits proposed amendments to Ohio Administrative Code rules 5101:9-22-05 "Signature authorization and delegation," 5101:9-22-10 "Issuance of a subpoena for investigation by the Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS)," 5101:9-9-37 "Data system security" and 5101:9-9-38 "County electronic data usage." The rules are being amended as the result of an internal five-year review of the rules.

Rule 5101:9-22-05 sets forth definitions, requirements and procedures for signature authorization and delegation within ODJFS. Wording changes were made to further clarify requirements and in paragraph (C)(1) combined requirements into one paragraph.

Rule 5101:9-22-10 sets forth procedures and requirements for requesting and issuing subpoenas by ODJFS for investigative purposes. Wording changes were made to further clarify the requirements of the rule.

Rule 5101:9-9-37 sets forth the data system security requirement for county and state employees. Paragraph (B) was updated to reflect the current password characteristics. Paragraph (C) was updated to reflect passwords being valid for sixty days instead of thirty. Clerical corrections were made throughout the rule and some paragraphs were re-positioned in the rule.

Rule 5101:9-9-38 identifies the county electronic data usage requirements. The rule has been updated with current requirements. Paragraph (B) has been added to reflect new requirements.