Financial Department Services

Financial Department Services

The Finance Department controls the financial administration of a $23.9 million dollar budget. The current staff of four full-time and one part-time employees processes all taxes, collection of delinquent City and School taxes, water bills and BID assessments. All payroll and accounts payable for the City are processed through this office. This office also coordinates all required audits and is responsible for all federal and state reporting requirements. The Comptroller's office will continue to provide efficient customer service to the citizens of Geneva.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

January - City/County Tax Bill - 1st installment due by 1/31
February - School Tax Bill - 2nd installment due by 2/28
May - City/County Tax Bill - 2nd installment due by 5/31
September - School Tax Bill - 1st installment due by 9/30

Current Tax bills are paid at First Niagara Bank, 470 Exchange St., Geneva.

After June 1, 2009, City and County taxes are paid at the City Comptroller's Office.
After February 28, 2009, school taxes are paid at the City Comptroller's Office.

PENALTIES ON OVERDUE TAXES

City and County tax bills paid after the due date accrue penalty of 1% per month.
School taxes paid after the due date accrue penalty of 1% per month.
School taxes paid after February 28th have an additional 5% added to the installment and penalty.

WATER BILLS ISSUED

January 1st
April 1st
July 1st
October 1st

Water bill are due within 30 days of issue
Water bills paid after the due date accrue a penalty at 1% per month.

If water service has been discontinued due to non-payment of a bill, the full amount of the bill, any penalties and a $50 reconnection fee must be paid before service will be reinstated. For questions regarding your water bill, please contact the City Comptroller's Office.