In a 457 account, like Ohio DC, you can withdraw your funds, penalty-free, after terminating employment with your employer. Ohio Deferred Compensation is a supplemental 457(b) retirement plan for all Ohio public employees.It provides participants with educational tools. Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income. Fill out the form, sign and date it, and give a copy to your family so they can share it, as the need arises, with your caregivers. The College generates its operating revenues generally from student tuition, fees and gifts.