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. You may withdraw funds from the Program only upon: 1. Ending your employment (including termination, retirement, or death). 2. Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels. —Any vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.