Summit County Fiscal Office

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announces that the review phase of the state mandated 2014 Reappraisal will move into the city of Fairlawn, Copley and Bath townships.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announces that the review phase of the state mandated 2014 Reappraisal will move into the village of Clinton and city of Norton next week.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced second half 2012 real estate tax bills will be mailed starting Monday, June 17, 2013.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announces that the review phase of the state mandated 2014 Reappraisal will begin in the City of Green on Monday, June 17, 2013.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that her office will now offer a wallet-size veteran identification card. The new veteran identification card will serve as an alternative to the Armed Forces Discharge record known as a DD Form 214, or DD214.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that her office conducted a Negotiated Tax Certificate Lien Sale on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Tax Ease Ohio, LLC had a successful bid of $124,869.50 on 56 parcels. Parcels that sold consisted of residential and commercial properties.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced today that the deadline for filing an application for Homestead Exemption and the 2.5% Tax Reduction for tax year 2013 is Monday, June 3, 2013. Real estate taxes are one year in arrears.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds taxpayers the deadline to file a complaint form (DTE-1) against the valuation of real property is Monday, April 1, 2013.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has announced the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the County of Summit for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).

The National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) announces Weights and Measures Week on March 1-7, 2013. This week acknowledges the public servants who work vigorously to protect us as consumers. In Summit County, the Weights and Measures Division falls under the Summit County Fiscal Office. Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is a strong consumer regulator.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds taxpayers that first half 2012 real estate tax bills are due on February 15, 2013, with the exception of military personnel. Property taxes are deferred for military reservists who are on active duty. Applications can be obtained by calling 330-643-2641 or visiting our Military Assistance.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is proud to announce that she has been appointed to serve on the 2013 Statewide Legislative Committee of the County Auditors’ Association of Ohio (CAAO).

Summit County Executive Russ Pry and Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE will be registering dogs at participating Acme Fresh Markets on Saturday, January 26th between the hours of 10am and 2pm. The deadline to purchase or renew your dog’s registration is January 31, 2013.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced first half 2012 real estate tax bills will be mailed starting Friday, January 18, 2013.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is introducing a new payment option for Summit County taxpayers by adding MoneyGram, an in person cash payment method for real estate taxes.

Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds taxpayers that the Board of Revision will be accepting complaints against the valuation of their real estate beginning January 1, 2013. The deadline to file a complaint form (DTE 1) is April 1, 2013.

Executive Russ Pry, Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise and Clerk of Courts Dan Horrigan Take Oaths of Office

Summit County Executive Russ Pry, Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise and Clerk of Courts Daniel Horrigan took part in a swearing in ceremony in the rotunda of the John S. Knight Center Wednesday afternoon, January 2, 2013.

Top Summit County elected officials will be taking their oath of office on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 4:30pm. The public ceremony will be held in the rotunda of the John S. Knight Center, located at 77 Mill Street in downtown Akron.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that her office conducted a Negotiated Tax Certificate Lien Sale on Friday, November 30, 2012. Woods Cove III, LLC had a successful bid of $5.1 million on 1,196 parcels. And Propel Financial Services had a successful bid of $302,357.12 for 45 parcels.

Parcels that sold consisted of residential, commercial and industrial properties. The Fiscal Office was able to collect $5.4 million in delinquent tax dollars as a result of the sale.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced 2013 dog licenses will be available for purchase as of December 1, 2012. 2013 license renewal forms are being mailed to dog owners the week of December 1, 2012. Dog licenses cost $14. Ohio law requires licenses to be renewed between December 1 and January 31 each year. A late fee equal to the cost of the license will be charged for applications received after January 31, 2013. If your dog has a Dangerous Dog designation, it must be registered per O.R.C. This is in addition to your annual registration.