# Ohio Admin. Code 3901-3-08: Rule 3901-3-08. Definition of work papers > Ohio · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_3901_3_08 ## Section - **Citation:** Ohio Admin. Code 3901-3-08 - **Heading:** Rule 3901-3-08. Definition of work papers - **Jurisdiction:** Ohio - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Ohio Administrative Code / Agency 3901 / Chapter 3901-3 / Rule 3901-3-08 ## Text 119.03 (A) Purpose The purpose of this rule is to define the term "work papers" as employed in section 3901.48 of the Revised Code as it relates to the surveillance and examination of insurers pursuant to section 3901.07 of the Revised Code. (B) Authority This rule is promulgated pursuant to the authority vested in the superintendent under section 3901.041 of the Revised Code. Section 3901.07 of the Revised Code provides authority to the superintendent of insurance to review the financial affairs of all insurance companies. (C) Definition of "Work Papers" The term "work papers" means the records kept by the superintendent of the procedures followed, the tests performed, the information obtained, and the conclusions reached pertinent to his or her examination and surveillance of the financial affairs of an insurer. Work papers may include audit planning documentation, work programs, analyses, memoranda, notes, letters of confirmation and representation, copies of work papers of certified public accountants, abstracts or copies of company documents and schedules of commentaries prepared or obtained by the superintendent in the course of the examination and surveillance of the financial affairs of an insurer. Information related to the financial affairs of insurers maintained by the "National Association of Insurance Commissioners" that is available to the superintendent in the surveillance of the financial affairs of insurers is also considered a "Work Paper," and may include but is not limited to: formulae, ratios and data known as "Risk Based Capital," "Analyst Team," "Jumpstart," "Financial Analysis Solvency Tools," "Insurance Regulatory Information System," Ratios used by the "Financial Analysis Working Group" or other financial information deemed to be confidential by the "National Association of Insurance Commissioners." The term "Work Paper" does not mean the annual and quarterly financial statements and exhibits, or the audited financial statements prepared by independent certified public accountants which surance Regulatory Information System," Ratios used by the "Financial Analysis Working Group" or other financial information deemed to be confidential by the "National Association of Insurance Commissioners." The term "Work Paper" does not mean the annual and quarterly financial statements and exhibits, or the audited financial statements prepared by independent certified public accountants which an insurer is required to file with the department of insurance. The term also does not mean a financial examination report issued by the department of insurance pursuant to section 3901.07 of the Revised Code. (D) Severability If any portion of this rule or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the rule or related rules which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application, and to this end the provisions of this rule are severable. Last updated March 2, 2026 at 8:34 AM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 3901.041 Amplifies: 3901.48 8/30/2030 10/29/2015 ## Nearby sections - [Ohio Admin. Code 3901-3-01 Rule 3901-3-01. Requirement for approval of the proposed acquisition of control of or merger with a domestic insurer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_3901_3_01.md) - [Ohio Admin. Code 3901-3-02 Rule 3901-3-02. Regulation and registration of insurers under the Insurance Holding Company Regulatory Act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_3901_3_02.md) - [Ohio Admin. Code 3901-3-03 Rule 3901-3-03. 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