The Ohio Deferred Compensation program offers a flexible and taxadvantaged way for government employees to supplement retirement savings. A Roth IRA cannot be rolled into Ohio DC. The funds must be considered an "eligible rollover distribution" as defined in the Internal Revenue Code.Deferred compensation is an enhancement to retirement benefits allowing you to save money for your retirement today and defer income taxes on those savings. Ohio Deferred Compensation offers a convenient, low-cost way for Ohio public employees to save for retirement. Deferred compensation plans are designed for state and municipal workers, as well as employees of some tax-exempt organizations. The Salary Deferral Form is not an enrollment form. It is a form to elect or change your contribution amount. Ohio Deferred Compensation is a supplemental 457(b) retirement plan for all Ohio public employees. It provides participants with educational tools.