WHEREAS, the County of Orange sponsors the Deferred Compensation Plan for. A voluntary retirement savings plan that provides quality investment options, investment educational programs and related services.You may leave your member contributions on deposit with the System and file an application for retirement when you attain retirement age. These plans allow employees to defer a portion of their compensation on a pretax basis into an account that is later taxed upon withdrawal. Deferred compensation is a financial arrangement where employees can elect to receive a portion of their income at a later date, typically during retirement.