The Comptroller is appointed by the Town Board and under New York State Town Law, is vested with the responsibility of managing all details related to the fiscal operation of the town. The Comptrollerıs office manages the following financial areas: Accounts Payable and Receivable systems, Purchasing, and Employee Benefits, as well as, investment of Town funds and timely reporting of all financial activity to the State Comptroller.
Under State law, the Receiver of Taxes is charged with the responsibility of collecting all Town, County, School and Special District Taxes levied within the Town. The Town must remit the total amount of School, County, and State taxes regardless of the amount of tax dollars it receives.
DATES TO REMEMBER |
SCHOOL TAXES |
| September 1st | 1st half due. |
| September 30th | Last day to pay 1st half of School tax without penalty. |
| January 1st | 2nd half due. |
| January 31st | Last day to pay 2nd half of School tax without penalty. |
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GENERAL TOWN & COUNTY TAXES |
| April 1st | Full amount due. |
| April 30th | Last day to pay full amount without penalty. |
In addition to periodic audits by the State Comptrollerıs Office, the Townıs financial records are audited annually by an independent, certified public accounting firm. Copies of the complete audit are available in the Town Clerk's office.