Putnam County Treasurer

Tracy Warnecke

245 E. Main St., Suite 203, Ottawa, Ohio 45875  *  Fax:  419-523-3415

Phone:  419-523-6588  * email the treasurer

 

 

The Treasurer is the Chief Investment Officer of the county.  The goal of investing public money is to protect the money while trying to maximize returns using eligible investments purchased from eligible depositories in compliance with the law.  The County Treasurer’s primary responsibility is the collection of various taxes.  The two most common and largest dollar amounts collected in taxes come from Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes.  Other taxes collected by the County Treasurer are Manufactured Home, Inheritance and Special Assessments.

 

The County Treasurer is the collector and safe keeper of all taxes collected in taxing districts such as schools, townships and villages.  As the tax collector for these various districts, the County Treasurer must efficiently and effectively account for all monies collected in these districts in a timely manner.  The taxing districts operate from the dollars collected by the County Treasurer.

 

Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Members of my staff include Janet Heckman, Marvell Buddelmeyer and Marge Sager.  My staff and I are ready to serve you either by phone or when you come to our office.

           

Sincerely,

 

Tracy L. Warnecke

Putnam County Treasurer


  

Responsibilities of Treasurer

The County Treasurer receives all monies collected by various other county departments for fees and keeps a record of these deposits.  Daily financial statements of these deposits are prepared and submitted to the County Auditor.  Monthly financial statements must be prepared and balanced with the County Auditor.  Also, the County Treasurer redeems all warrants (checks) issued by the County Auditor.

 The County Treasurer invests undisbursed funds for various periods of time, which earns money for the county general operating fund.  In many counties, the dollars earned from investments are a major source of revenue for the county general fund.  A County Treasurer must continually monitor investments and maintain short-term investments to have enough monies readily available to pay current operating expenses from day to day.  The County Treasurer must at all times be a leader in the area of fiscal management and accountability.  Accounting records must be current and accurate.

 

 

Boards and Commissions

By law, the Treasurer serves on numerous Boards including: Investment Board, Board of Revision, Budget Commission, and Fiscal Report Review Committee.

Meet the Treasurer

 

The Honorable Tracy L. (Niese) Warnecke was appointed Putnam County Treasurer in March 2007 to fulfill the unexpired term of Treasurer Robert L. Benroth who was elected County Auditor in November 2006.  Treasurer Warnecke is the 33rd Treasurer.  Prior to her appointment, Warnecke worked 9 years for the Village of Ottawa.  Starting out as Payroll/Personnel Administrator, she then obtained the title of Accounting/Payroll/Personnel Administrator.  Then in 2005, Pool Operator was added to her title.  Before working for the Village of Ottawa, she was employed at Snap Products, Inc. (Pandora, OH.) as the Jr. Accountant working under the Plant Controller.  Warnecke is a graduate of Ottawa-Glandorf High School and Northwestern Business College, (n.k.a. University of Northwestern Ohio).  Over the years, she has attended numerous continuing educational classes with the State Treasurer and State Auditor offices.  Warnecke and her husband live outside of Ottawa/Glandorf with their two children.

 

Understanding Your Tax Bill:

 

There are two major factors that influence the amount of real estate taxes you pay – the value of your property, as determined by the Putnam County Auditor and tax levies, most of which are approved by the voters.

  

 Click here for an explanation

 

 

Are you on a fixed income and would like to pay for your taxes on a monthly basis?  We offer a pre-payment plan.  Your annual payment can be divided out by 12 monthly payments.  Remittance coupons are given to you and you pay as you like.  Email us at putcotwarnecke@bright.net and coupons will be sent to you.  All payments can be made by cash, check, money order or cashier’s check. 

 

 

 

 

Where to Get Answers

 

The valuation placed on your property is determined by the Putnam County Auditor as required by law (ORC 5713.01).  The Auditor calculates tax rates based on public votes on tax levies and inside millage.  The Treasurer’s Office only collects taxes and does not determine property values.

 

PAYMENT INFORMATION:  County Treasurer/(419) 523-6588

 

MISSING/LOST TAX BILLS:  County Treasurer/(419) 523-6588

 

VALUATION INFORMATION:  County Auditor/(419) 523-6686

 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS:  County Auditor/(419) 523-6686

 

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION:  County Auditor/(419) 523-6686