Section 5101:4-9-08 - SNAP E & T federal reportingThe Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS) provides regular reports to the food and nutrition service (FNS) within the U.S. department of agriculture, regarding the administration of the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) employment and training (E & T) program. This rule describes the information that is reported to FNS and a county agency's responsibility for ensuring the data is reliable and accurate.
What information is reported to FNS?
(A) The SNAP E & T program activity report (referred to as the FNS-583 report).(1) The FNS-583 report is how FNS monitors participation in SNAP E & T and is the basis for how the state receives federal funding for the operation of SNAP E & T. The report includes: (a) Line 1: the number of individuals in receipt of SNAP on the first of October who are subject to the general work requirements described in rule 5101:4-3-12 of the Administrative Code. This number is reported on the first quarterly report submitted to FNS;(b) Line 2: the number of individuals determined to be subject to the general work requirements described in rule 5101:4-3-12 of the Administrative Code for each month. This number is reported quarterly to FNS and does not include individuals reported on line 1.(c) Line 3: the number of individuals subject to the able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) work requirement described in rule 5101:4-3-13 of the Administrative Code who are participating in qualifying activities in order to meet the requirement. This number is reported quarterly to FNS;(d) Line 4: the number of all other recipients (including ABAWDs involved in activities that do not meet their work requirement) participating in SNAP E & T components. This number is reported quarterly to FNS;(e) Line 5: the number of ABAWD case months used if any discretionary exemptions were allowed. This number is reported quarterly to FNS;(f) Line 6: the number of SNAP E & T enrolled participants provided with case management services in accordance with rule 5101:4-9-04 of the Administrative Code. This number is reported on the fourth quarterly report submitted to FNS;(g) Line 7: the number of SNAP E & T enrolled participants who participated in each SNAP E & T component during the fiscal year. This number is reported on the fourth quarterly report submitted to FNS; and(h) Line 8: the number of SNAP E & T program participants during the fiscal year. This number is reported on the fourth quarterly report submitted to FNS. This number is reported on the fourth quarterly report submitted to FNS.(2) In order to ensure that the data submitted to FNS is accurate and reliable, county agencies are to utilize the Ohio benefits integrated eligibility system as instructed, to:(a) Determine exemptions from work requirements in accordance with rule 5101:4-3-11 of the Administrative Code;(b) Document comprehensive assessment results in accordance with rule 5101:4-9-02 of the Administrative Code; and(c) Document SNAP E & T assignments and supportive services, including assignments to case management, in accordance with Chapter 5101:4-9 of the Administrative Code.(B) Federal outcome measures. ODJFS submits an annual E & T report by January first each year that contains the following information for the preceding federal fiscal year:
(1) The number and percentage of SNAP E & T enrolled participants and formerly SNAP E & T enrolled participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after disenrollment from SNAP E & T;(2) The number and percentage of SNAP E & T enrolled participants and formerly SNAP E & T enrolled participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after disenrollment from SNAP E & T;(3) The median average quarterly earnings of SNAP E & T enrolled participants and formerly SNAP E & T enrolled participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after disenrollment from SNAP E & T;(4) The total number and percentage of SNAP E & T enrolled participants that completed an educational, training work experience or an on-the-job training component; and(5) A disaggregation of SNAP E & T enrolled participants by the number and percentage of certain demographics and participant characteristics.(C) State outcome measures.(1) The median average quarterly earnings of SNAP E & T enrolled participants and formerly SNAP E & T enrolled participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the first quarter after disenrollment from SNAP E & T;(2) The median average quarterly earnings of SNAP E & T enrolled participants and formerly SNAP E & T enrolled participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the third quarter after disenrollment from SNAP E & T;(3) The number and percentage of former SNAP E & T enrolled participants who became ineligible for SNAP within thirty days of disenrolling from SNAP E & T due to a reason other than non-compliance, and began receiving SNAP benefits again within one quarter;(4) The number and percentage of former SNAP E & T enrolled participants who became ineligible for SNAP within thirty days of disenrolling from SNAP E & T due to a reason other than non-compliance, and began receiving SNAP benefits again within two quarters; and(5) The number and percentage of formerly SNAP E & T enrolled participants who are employed with the same employer in the first and second quarters after disenrollment from SNAP E & T.Ohio Admin. Code 5101:4-9-08
Effective: 10/1/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/01/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5101.54
Rule Amplifies: 5101.54