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Athens County commissioners approve $1,093.71 in OPERS penalties after debate over responsibility

Board of Athens County Commissioners · March 3, 2026
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After debate about who should bear responsibility for a planner's OPERS non-reporting, the Athens County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously March 3 to pay $1,093.71 in assessed penalties and interest to stop further accrual.

The Athens County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on March 3 to approve payment of $1,093.71 in late fees and interest tied to a county planner’s missed OPERS reporting, after a round of questions about who should pay and whether public funds could be used.

Auditor Jill Davidson told the board the underlying principal had already been filed and paid but that interest and penalties continued to accrue. She said the auditor’s office rebuilt…

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