Summit County Fiscal Office

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announced today that she would offer real estate tax relief to property owners throughout Summit County who sustained storm damage to their property in the wake of the storm that took place on July 1st. Ms. 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 Real Property”, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 319.38 with her office.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce that her office has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) for the fulfillment of the Ohio Training Program requirements for Weights & Measures personnel.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announces the Fiscal Office Appraisal Department’s sexiennial listing phase for the state mandated 2014 reappraisal has begun. Members of Scalise’s appraisal staff will use new Tough-book laptop computers to access data and verify records on-site to update property record cards.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is proud to announce that her office has donated 21 computers to the Akron Urban League. The computers are 2003 Panasonic Tough-books (model CF-18) originally purchased by the Fiscal Office to perform on-site appraisals. The Fiscal Office has recently updated their technology and is no longer using this model.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced second half 2011 real estate tax bills will be mailed starting June 8, 2012.

The closing date for payment will be Friday, July 13, 2012 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.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce her office is again offering a Tax Installment Plan for homeowners. The program provides relief through monthly installment payments for residential homeowners who are facing financial difficulties because of our ongoing economic conditions.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announces the Fiscal Office Appraisal Department’s sexiennial listing phase for the state mandated 2014 reappraisal will begin Monday, June 11, 2012 in the City of Green. Members of Scalise’s appraisal staff will use new Toughbook laptop computers to access data and verify records on-site to update property record cards.

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 2012 is Monday, June 4, 2012. Real estate taxes are one year in arrears. Applications are available in our office or online the first Monday in January until the first Monday in June.

Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE returns $213,388 in Unclaimed Funds; $1.35 Million Remains Unclaimed – Could It Be Yours?

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce a new program designed to assist residents and business owners to reclaim moneys paid in excess to local county offices and agencies.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is introducing a new program that can be very advantageous to a property owner if they own one or more parcels of land adjoining their residence.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds taxpayers the deadline to file DTE 1 – Complaint against the Valuation of Real Property is Monday, April 2, 2012.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds taxpayers that the first half 2011 Real Estate tax deadline is Friday, February 17, 2012. Residential homeowners who are unable to pay first half taxes can enroll in our Tax Installment Program and make monthly installment payments. Taxes must be current; the deadline to sign up is February 18, 2011. Call our office at 330-643-2678 for more information.

Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE wins Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting

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, OH for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced first half 2011 real estate tax bills will be mailed starting Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

The closing date for payment will be Friday, February 17, 2012 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 joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Low Carbon IT Campaign by enabling the power management, or sleep mode, on the Fiscal Office’s computers and monitors. This simple step will help reduce the nation's growing demand for electricity, save organizations money and help fight global warming.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced 2012 dog licenses will be available for purchase as of December 1, 2011.  2012 license renewal forms are being mailed to dog owners the week of December 1, 2011.  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, 2012.

195 abandoned animals in need were placed in new homes as a result of the 2nd Annual Summit County Adopt-A-Thon. The event was held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Summit County Division of Animal Control facility, located at 250 Opportunity Parkway in downtown Akron. The event was sponsored by Executive Russell M. Pry, Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise and the Summit County Animal Coalition.

Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is introducing a new method to help pet owners find a lost or missing dog or cat by creating our new Missing Pet Network.

“If your dog is missing, a dog license tag attached to the collar of your pet is the best way of notifying you if someone finds your pet” Scalise stated.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that her office conducted a Negotiated Tax Certificate Lien Sale on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Woods Cove II, LLC was the successful bidder with a bid of over $5.54 million on 1,002 parcels. Parcels that sold consisted of residential, commercial and industrial properties. The Fiscal Office was able to collect $5.54 million in delinquent tax dollars as a result of the sale.

The 2nd Annual Summit County Adopt-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Division of Animal Control, located at 250 Opportunity Parkway in downtown Akron.  The event is being sponsored by County of Summit Executive Russell M. Pry, Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise and the Summit County Animal Coalition.