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What We Do

What We Do

Duties and Responsibilities of County Treasurers


Investments:

The Treasurer is the chief investment officer for the county.
The Treasurer’s Office acts much like a bank.

  • The Treasurer collects all payments received by the county.
  • The receipts are collected in a variety of ways: over the counter by cashiers, through the mail, over the Internet, through other agencies, electronically, in cash or by check and then deposited into the county’s accounts.
  • The Treasurer keeps track of the balances of transactions and balances daily with the Auditor.
  • He manages $38 million in revenue monthly with increases during peak tax collection periods.
  • The County's daily investment portfolio averages over $110 million.
  • Cash flow is managed on a daily basis and investments are made to ensure funds are available to meet the needs of the county.
  • Eligible investments include: government backed securities, collateralized certificate of deposits and other safe instruments as provided for in Chapter 135 of the Ohio Revised Code. Safety, liquidity and earning a market rate of return on the county's money are primary responsibilities of the Treasurer.


Taxes:

The Treasurer accepts tax payments.
The Treasurer does not determine who will pay taxes.

  • The Treasurer provides real estate and manufactured home tax bills to taxpayers.
  • The collection period for Real Estate and Manufactured Home taxes takes place twice a year.
  • The Treasurer also collects Personal Property taxes in April and September each year.
  • Taxpayers who do not pay their taxes in a timely manner are charged interest and penalties.
  • Taxpayers may contest a late-payment penalty by filing an Application for the Remission of Real Property, Personal Property and Manufactured Home Late Payment Penalties.
  • The names of taxpayers who are certified delinquent will be published in the newspaper as required by law by the County Auditor.
  • Taxpayers who have delinquent property taxes may be subject to foreclosure.
  • The Treasurer’s Office offers several payment plan options to help taxpayers meet their tax obligations.




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