Township Finances

Hanover Township finances are coordinated by the Clerk/Fiscal Officer and who is legally responsible for ensuring that all records are kept in accordance with provisions of the Ohio Revised Code and directives issued by the State Auditor. Township finances are computerized and are part of the State Uniform Accounting Network. The Clerk/Fiscal Officer works closely with the Board of Trustees, Township Administrator, County Auditor, County Treasurer, and County Recorder to help maintain the fiscal soundness of the township. Other responsibilities of the Clerk/Fiscal Officer include maintaining a recording of proceedings of the Board of Trustees, investments, budgeting and accounting, payroll and employee records, and keeping information about polling locations in the Township.

The overall budget and appropriation has averaged between 2.3 million dollars to almost 3 million dollars depending upon the economy and fluctuations associated with certain funds such as inheritance taxes. The annual appropriation covers all the allocations for providing township services. This revenue is derived from inside millage of 2.72 mills approved by the County Budget Commission. The largest fund, the General fund is used to pay for all services except for road and bridge issues and maintenance. As of 2009, there was only one voted outside millage requested for any service: Fire Levy approved for 1.75 mil in 2006. The largest expense of the General Fund is for providing public safety services (law enforcement, buildings and grounds, and park operations) which represent almost 50% of the expenditures of this fund once all costs are accounted for including insurances. Revenue is derived from property tax, estate tax, gasoline tax, license plate fees, cigarette tax, Local Government Revenue Assistance, Cemetery Fund, donations, grants, EMS insurance reimbursements, and motor vehicle permissive tax.

The Township has been extremely successful in receiving grants and support from the federal government, state government, and Butler County totaling over $766,000.00 from 1999 through 2008. This additional revenue has enabled the Township to stretch tax dollars and keep taxing rates low, resulting in expanded services to residents.

An important reminder for residents when purchasing or renewing your vehicle license:

Please remember when renewing your vehicle’s license to list Hanover Township as your residence/city. This $5.00 tax will go to the jurisdiction you list as your residence/city. Each year, all of us are required to renew our auto license tags. It is very important to list your residence/city as Hanover Township, not Hamilton or Oxford. Though all license fees are the same, if you list Hamilton or Oxford, these cities get our tax money and then the Township must spend your tax dollars to audit the fee lists before sending a request to transfer funds to Columbus to transfer this money back to the Township.