EATON — During a Wednesday, Sept. 6, regular meeting, Preble County Commissioners passed a Resolution proclaiming Sept. 5-9 as “National Payroll Appreciation Week’ in Preble County.

The resolution noted, “It is the pleasant responsibility of the Preble County Commissioners to recognize people, organizations, and occasions of outstanding achievement and significance.

It continued: “We recognize the importance of making sure all county employees and employees of related entities are paid accurately and on time; and, not only should county payroll officers and payroll management be recognized, but those who provide payroll services in the private sector should be recognized too.”

The resolution went on to noted, “according to the American Payroll Association, payroll professionals collect data, deposit funds and report upon as much as 70 percent of the annual revenue of the U.S. Treasury; and

“Whereas, the role of payroll officers is to ensure employees are paid according to approved schedules in compliance with multiple regulations and policy; now therefore be it resolved that the Board of Preble County Commissioners does hereby proclaim the week of Sept. 5-9 as National Payroll Appreciation Week. We value the importance of payroll officers for their dedication and accountability. National Payroll Week is a good time to say ‘thank you’ to payroll officers and remind them that their work is appreciated.”

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