Happy February, Kenton County team.

In this month's Chronicles:

• Gain clarity on 1095 forms; 
• Learn how to update your withholding; and
• Celebrate team accomplishments.

1095 forms: What they are and what to do

Our vendor had a printing error on the 1095-C forms, which are issued to employees of companies with 50 or more full-time employees, such as Kenton County, who were eligible for employer-sponsored health insurance.

The vendor reprinted and mailed the corrected forms on Jan. 23, 2025.

What is a 1095-C form?

• A 1095-C form is a tax document that employers provide to certain employees as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements. It details the health insurance coverage offered by an employer to an employee and, if applicable, their dependents.
• The IRS uses this form to determine whether the employer complied with ACA requirements and whether the employee qualifies for premium tax credits.

Do I need it to file my taxes?

• Most people don’t, but it’s helpful for checking if you qualify for tax credits.
• If you use an accountant or tax software, you may be asked to provide or upload it depending on your filing situation.

What about my W-2?

• Your W-2 is completely separate from your 1095-C form.
• W-2s were mailed Jan. 30, 2025.
• If you work in the Kenton County Government Center, your W-2 was hand-delivered.
• You can also download your W-2 from UKG. Watch how here. 🎥

For further questions, please reach out to Kelly Baker or Lauren Heck.

How to update your tax withholding

Have new dependents or other life changes that require updating your tax withholding?

To update tax withholding in UKG: 

• go to My Info>My Pay>Forms>Withholding
• Click “add new” on the right.

Employee Spotlight: Sgt. Nia Slaughter, Kenton County Detention Center

Sgt. Nia Slaughter joined the Kenton County Detention Center team in 2021. With a background in social work, she brings a calm and thoughtful approach to leading her team and navigating the challenges of daily operations.

She's also a talented designer, having designed the training room mural and the Detention Center's employee flag. 

Outside of work, Sgt. Slaughter loves going to the movies—she saw Wicked eight times in theaters!

Get to know Sgt. Slaughter.

Team accomplishments: Recent celebrations from Kenton County

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Kenton County tackles historic snowfall with coordinated effort

Northern Kentucky saw record-breaking snowfall in January, with parts of Kenton County receiving more than 10 inches of snow!

Fortunately, Kenton County’s team was ready to tackle the challenge head-on. Here’s how each department played a critical role in keeping our community safe and connected:

• Homeland Security & Emergency Management: Worked around the clock coordinating calls, monitoring road conditions and supporting communication between departments to ensure an organized response to the weather.
• Kenton County Emergency Communications Center: Managed a surge in calls while facilitating quick responses and coordination between departments. Their efficiency kept operations running smoothly despite the extreme weather.
• Kenton County Police Department: Responded to weather-related car accidents, assisted stranded drivers and conducted safety checks to help residents through hazardous conditions.
• Public Works: Operated around the clock with 16-hour shifts to salt roadways, plow snow and maintain safe travel conditions. Their dedication helped minimize accidents and earned well-deserved appreciation from the community.

Thank you to everyone who stepped up and demonstrated the value of teamwork, preparation and service to Kenton County residents during January's historic snowfall. 

KCPD officers, detective earn recognition at Fiscal Court

At the Fiscal Court's Jan. 28 meeting, four members of the Kenton County Police Department were recognized for their service, including:

• Officer Jason Deacon was formally sworn in as sergeant after serving Kenton County for more than 14 years, including his previous and current tenure as KCPD's K9 handler.
• Detective Andrew Kenner was celebrated for receiving the Northern Kentucky Police Chiefs Association's Investigator of the Year award for his work in tracking down a sexual predator.
• Meanwhile, officers Mike Whitford and Travis Bryson received the Meritorious Service Award for a drug arrest and prosecution that was adopted and taken to federal court.

Let's celebrate our growing team—Four new arrivals

And in very exciting news—our team just got a little bigger! Four of our team members recently welcomed new additions to their families.

Please join us in congratulating:

👶 Officer Mike Whitford on the arrival of Weston

👶 Rachel Stegemoller from our Treasury team on the arrival of Kennedy

👶 Deputy Tyler Strain on the arrival of his daughter

👶 Officer Travis Bryson on the arrival of Lily

We wish all the parents and little ones health, happiness, and plenty of sleep! If you’d like to send a message of congratulations, feel free to reach out or drop a note.

Cross-department Shoutout

This month, Bryan Norton, license inspector/human services administrator, applauded Jessica Ramsey, director of Technology Services, and two of his team members, Adam Howard and Sarah Marksberry, for their outstanding teamwork.

The trio worked together to bring bulk payroll filing to life for payroll companies across the region and beyond. By leading the design and development of a bulk payroll import tool in collaboration with a third-party vendor, they’ve streamlined a major process that now takes minutes rather than the hours previously required. 

In January, several payroll companies successfully uploaded their bulk filings into our system for the first time. Here’s what this change means:

• Before: A company like Paycor, handling payroll taxes for 400 businesses, would mail 400 separate filings and checks to Kenton County for each client. These returns would need to be keyed, scanned and audited by hand over several weeks.
• Now: Paycor submits a single bulk upload for all its clients paired with one consolidated payment. A logic check combs through the returns flagging any concerns that are then reviewed by an auditor. The returns are uploaded into the system without the need for keying or scanning.  

A huge thanks to the team for taking this project from inception to reality.

Team Member Milestones

The Fiscal Court approved one new promotion in January. 

• Jason Deacon, promoted to sergeant, Kenton County Police Department

The Kenton County Detention Center celebrated the 6-month milestone for four team members: 

• Alec Arehart, deputy
• Devin Mullins, home incarceration officer
• Jilliene Turner, deputy
• Landra Tedrick, deputy
• William Edwards, deputy