Summit County Fiscal Office

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has once again been awarded to the County of Summit by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced a third billing for parcels that have delinquent taxes. The tax bills will be mailed beginning Tuesday, October 21, 2014 as a courtesy to our taxpayers.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is searching for owners of over $1.3 million in county unclaimed funds. The Fiscal Office will host an unclaimed funds information table at participating Acme Fresh Markets during the last two weeks of October. Staff will be on-hand to search for citizens’ names in the unclaimed funds database and assist with filing a claim to recover monies owed to them.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce that her office will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the City of Barberton Active Adult Center, 500 W. Hopocan Ave., Barberton, OH 44203 MAP IT. Citizens may visit anytime between 1 and 8 p.m. to meet individually with a county appraiser.

Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE puts Summit County in lead for consumer protection of county unclaimed funds

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that real estate tax relief will be available to property owners who have sustained damage in the wake of the recent storm. Fiscal Officer Scalise’s office is taking the necessary steps to provide property owners the ability to file an Application for Valuation Deduction for Destroyed or Damaged Property (Form DTE 26), pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §319.38.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce that the 2014 sexennial reappraisal has concluded and new property value notices will be mailed to owner-occupied, residential property owners beginning Monday, August 18, 2014. During the sexennial reappraisal, county appraisers physically visited and evaluated every parcel in the county. Summit County has approximately 270,000 parcels.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind property owners that second half 2013 real estate taxes are due on Friday, July 18, 2014, 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 has announced second half 2013 real estate tax bills will be mailed starting Monday, June 9, 2014.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that real estate tax relief will be available to property owners who have sustained damage in the wake of the recent storm. Fiscal Officer Scalise’s office is taking the necessary steps to provide property owners the ability to file an Application for Valuation Deduction for Destroyed or Damaged Property (Form DTE 26), pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §319.38.

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 2014 is Monday, June 2, 2014. Real estate taxes are one year in arrears.

24 Hour Scheduled Maintenance starting at 4:30 PM on Friday, March 18 , 2016

As a part of our scheduled site maintenance and to improve the performance of our web sites, all Fiscal Office services will be will be unavailable for a span of 24 hours starting at 4:30pm on Friday, March 18, 2016. Some services may resume within the 24 hour period set aside for downtime. Fiscal Office Sites may display a bear with us notice or you will be informed “Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage” the website has not been restored at your location and may take a few more hours. This depends on your Internet Service Provider and the location you are accessing the website.

We thank you for your patience.

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, March 31, 2014.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that the Fiscal Office will observe Weights and Measures Week on March 1-7, 2014. This week acknowledges the public servants who work vigorously to protect us as consumers and commemorates the first United States weights and measures law signed by John Adams on March 2, 1799. It is sponsored by the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM).

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has announced that 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 Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind property owners that first half 2013 real estate taxes are due on Friday, February 21, 2014, 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 reminds dog owners that the last day to purchase a dog license without penalty is Friday, January 31, 2014. Citizens who fail to meet the deadline will be required to pay an $18 late fee.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that first half 2013 real estate tax bills will be mailed starting Friday, January 17, 2014.

The closing date for payment will be Friday, February 21, 2014, 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 Military Assistance.

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, 2014. The deadline to file a complaint form (DTE 1) is March 31, 2014.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE invites dog owners in Summit County to submit a photograph of their pet to be featured in the “Licensed Dog of the Day” campaign on Facebook. The campaign is intended to bring awareness about dog registration and remind dog owners to purchase their 2014 dog license before January 31, 2014.