Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Treasurer's Office include the collection of all real estate property tax, manufactured home tax, personal property tax, and estate tax. In addition, all monies collected throughout the various county departments are processed through the Treasurer's Office.
The Treasurer is responsible for the County Investment Portfolio, which is made up of several investments. It is the Treasurer's responsibility to ensure that all public funds are invested with absolute safety and security. The funds are to be invested in instruments according to the Ohio Revised Code Section 135.35. All funds are managed to provide the necessary liquidity to accommodate the county's financial obligations.
Based on property values and voted tax rates, the Auditor calculates the taxes due. The Treasurer then prepares the tax bills and accepts and records payments made.
The names of delinquent taxpayers are published by the Auditor in the newspaper, as required by law. The Treasurer is responsible for the collection of delinquent taxes, and works with taxpayers who do not pay their taxes in a timely manner. Payment plans are offered based on the taxpayer's situation. If necessary, the Treasurer works with the Prosecutor to collect taxes through legal action.