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. Find your employer's plan. You may withdraw funds from the Program only upon: 1. Ending your employment (including termination, retirement, or death). 2. Sign up and manage your deferred compensation retirement account.