Administration Department

PROFILE

The Administration Department oversees all budgets and payroll as well as general office administration, including human resources and personnel.

Per the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), the County Engineer is responsible for maintaining public records and certain items of historical data. This information is made available to the general public, a function of the Administration Department.

One of the most critical aspects of making sure that BCEO employees can do their jobs falls under Information Services (IS), which is responsible for acquiring and maintaining all computers, servers, and communication equipment. The IS group operates under the premise that changes in computer systems and planning should be a dynamic process improving efficiency and services, reducing costs, and providing the County with up-to-date management tools to better serve the public. IS Department support services include programming, personal computer hardware and software support, records scanning, logistical support, and network services.

Public Information is also a function of Administration. This division is responsible for public and media relations, production of various reports including the Annual Report and Capital Improvements Report, development and maintenance of this web site, and production of the annual Butler County official transportation map.

SERVICES and CONTACTS

For an employee contact directory, go to Contact Us.

• Records -- Permanent copies of all bridge plans, maps, topos, aerial photos, benchmarks, and land records. (Public access to these records is always available.) Contact: John Johnson
• Budgets and Payroll -- Management of annual budget, including anticipation of fiscal needs and assessment of revenue availability in order to balance spending while developing schedule of infrastructure projects. Contact: Jane Ragazino
• General Office Administration -- Coordination with County Engineer on most matters. Administration of clerical and office duties. Contact: Fred Stitsinger
• Human Resources. Contact: Jane Ragazino
• Information Systems -- Maintenance and operation of computers and local area network (LAN). Contact: Steven Gingerich
• Township and Governmental Liason. Contact: Scott Bressler
• Public Information -- Coordination of project and construction information, media relations, and management of this web site. Development of various reports, publications, public meetings, and official county map. Contact: Chris Petrocy