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 1.4 million dollars to almost 2 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 2006, there was not voted outside millage requested for any service. The largest expense of the General Fund is for providing public safety services (law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services) 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.

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