Headlines 12 June 2025

Finding for recovery of $19,512 issued over penalties from late payroll withholdings, filings by former Yellow Springs officials

COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $19,512.40 was issued this week against former fiscal directors and a former villager manager for Yellow Springs, who failed to pay federal tax withholdings on time, leading to late fees and penalties.

The findings were included in an audit of the Greene County village’s finances from Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2023.

The full report is available online at ohioauditor.gov/auditsearch/search.aspx.

Auditors determined former village Finance Director Matt Dillon failed to timely remit payroll withholdings and filings to the federal government, leading to late fees, penalties, and interest.

Auditors noted, “These charges would have been avoided had the funds and forms been remitted by the required due dates.”

Former village Manager Josue Salmeron and former Finance Director Amy Kemper were responsible for a small portion of the total finding. They repaid $156.95 and $136.13, respectively, under audit.

Dillon and his bonding company are responsible for the $19,219.32 that remains outstanding.

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