Summit County Fiscal Office

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.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announced today that she will seek election to a full term. Kristen was appointed as your Summit County Fiscal Officer on May 12, 2011. She manages the auditor, recorder and treasurer divisions of the fiscal office.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced the last of the 2011 Triennial Update Reappraisal neighborhood conferences will take place September 27, 28 & 29, 2011 at the Kenmore Community Center at 880 Kenmore Blvd. in Akron from 1:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announced today she would offer real estate tax relief to property owners of Penguin Condominiums who sustained flood damage to their property in the wake of the recent July storms. 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 has announced that the 2011 Triennial Update Reappraisal neighborhood conferences will begin starting Tuesday, September 6, 2011.  There will be four conference sites in neighborhoods throughout Summit County, with the last conference concluding on September 29, 2011.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that the 2011 Triennial Update Reappraisal neighborhood conferences will begin starting Tuesday, September 6, 2011.  There will be four conference sites in neighborhoods throughout Summit County, with the last conference concluding on September 29, 2011.

Fiscal Officer announces new property values for 2011 triennial reappraisal update

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that the 2011 triennial reappraisal update informational brochures will be mailed to residential property owners beginning August 22, 2011.  Neighborhood conferences will start Tuesday, September 6, 2011.  There will be four conference sites in neighborhoods throughout Summit County, with the last conference concluding on September 29, 2011.

Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE collaborates with CSEA to continue to serve the citizens of Summit County

Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced her office will process all cash child support payments beginning August 1, 2011.

CSEA clients will continue to utilize the payment window on the first floor of the Ohio Building and CSEA will still accept checks. However, those making cash payments will be given an invoice with their payment information.  Clients must then take this invoice to the Treasurer Cashier area of the Fiscal Office on the third floor to make their cash payment.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announced today 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 July storms. 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.

Second half 2010 real estate tax bills in the mail; tax bills available on-line; taxes deferred for military reservists on active duty

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced second half 2010 real estate tax bills will be mailed starting June 8, 2011.

The closing date for payment will be Friday, July 15, 2011 with the exception of military personnel.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise 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 has announced today that the deadline for filing an application for Homestead Exemption and the 2.5% Tax Reduction for tax year 2011 is Monday, June 6, 2011. 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.

Homestead Exemption is available to homeowners who are at least 65 years old during the year in which you first file, or be permanently and totally disabled, under the age of 65.