The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is rescinding rule 5101:9-6-47 of the Administrative Code and adopting a new rule to update the allocation formula for the SFY08 Help Me Grow allocation. The new allocation provides more equitable funding for counties and adds two more incentive factors to the two factors that have existed previously for a total of four incentive factors in the mix of funds. As outlined in section 3701.61 of the Revised Code, this program is administered by the Ohio Department of Health and only a portion is funded through ODJFS through the federal TANF Block Grant.
Attached is the Help Me Grow funding table for SFY08. The amount for SFY08 funds and the per cent each factor makes up of the total are listed below in the Allocation Calculation Table:
| Component | SFY08 Percentage of Allocation | Total Amount of Funds |
|---|
| Stability Factor | 68% | $44,067,409 |
| 0 to 3 Target Population Factor | 6% | $ 3,888,301 |
| 0 to 5 Children in Poverty Factor | 12% | $ 7,776,602 |
| At Risk Target Incentive Factor | 3.5% | $ 2,268,175 |
| Part C Target Incentive Factor | 3.5% | $ 2,268,175 |
| 45 Day Compliance Incentive Factor | 3.5% | $ 2,268,175 |
| Transition Compliance Incentive Factor | 3.5% | $ 2,268,175 |
| Total | 100% | $64,805,012 |
The total allocations by funding source are as follows:
TANF= $44,766,993
GRF= $9,538,019
Part C= $10,500,001
The SFY08 formula places emphasis on accountability and performance through the introduction of two new incentive factors, 45 Day Compliance and Transition Compliance. The formula also continues the trend of making the HMG funding allocation more equitable by increasing the percentage of funds allocated based on population (i.e., increases in the target population factor and children in poverty factor) while at the same time reducing the amount dependent on historical funding (i.e., decrease in stability factor). Further details are outlined in attached OAC rule 5101:9-6-47.
Please direct inquiries to Tracey Bennett, TANF Inter-Agency Supervisor, TANF Inter-Agency Section at (216) 787-5876, ODJFS Fiscal Supervisors/Bureau of County Finance and Technical Assistance at (614) 752-9194, or Help Me Grow Regional Technical Assistance Consultants, Bureau of Early Intervention Services, Ohio Department of Health at (614) 644-8389.
Instructions:
| Location | Remove | Insert |
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| Chapter 6 | 5101:9‑6‑47 (effective 2/5/06) | 5101:9‑6‑47 (effective 10/07/07) |
Attachment: Help Me Grow Funding Allocation Table for SFY08
Click here to view the Fiscal Administrative Procedure Manual 46 (FAPMTL 46) Attachment: Help Me Grow Funding Allocation Table for SFY08