Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Perry Township Administrator over Penalties from Late Payroll Remittances

Press Release • Ohio Auditor of State

COLUMBUS - A finding for recovery of $2,876.43 was issued against the former administrator of Perry Township in Franklin County over fees and penalties from late payments of retirement system withholdings.

The finding against Beth Beatty was included in an audit of the township's finances from Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2024. The full report is available online at https://ohioauditor.gov/auditsearch/search.aspx.

Auditors determined Beatty had failed to submit payroll withholdings to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), resulting in 48 instances of late fees, interest and penalties.

Auditors noted, "It is the responsibility of the township to ensure all payments are made in a timely manner to enable any payment to be made without incurring additional penalties, interest, or late fees."

Beatty and the township's insurance provider are jointly and severally liable for the finding for recovery.

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The Auditor of State's Office, one of five independently elected statewide offices in Ohio, is responsible for auditing more than 5,900 state and local government agencies. Under the direction of Auditor Keith Faber, the office also provides financial services to local governments, investigates and prevents fraud in public agencies, and promotes transparency in government.