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.
She 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.

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.
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 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.

To collect real estate property taxes.
To collect personal property taxes (taxes levied on a business’ equipment and inventory).
To collect manufactured home taxes.
To invest the county’s cash on hand.
To arrange pre payment plans and delinquent payment plans for taxpayers as determined by Ohio law.
To assist individuals in searching Ohio’s Unclaimed Funds database.
To assist individuals to register to vote.

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