The Department of Finance supervises and controls the financial affairs of Monroe County. This includes coordinating and managing the functions of the Office of the Controller, the Office of Grants and Reimbursements, and the Divisions of the Treasury, Real Property Tax Service, Purchasing, and Internal Audit, as well as Debt Management.

The mission of the Department of Finance is to maximize the ability of Monroe County government to promote the social and economic well being of the community in a financially responsible and sustainable fashion, minimizing the reliance on County taxpayer resources.

The 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

The Department of Finance performs the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report each year in accordance with the County Charter. The report includes an independent audit performed by Certified Public Accounting firm KPMG, LLP, which is included in the document in entirety and without edit. To view a copy of the 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, please click here.

Office of the Controller

Anthony Feroce, Controller

e-mail
Phone: 585 753-1170
Fax: 585 753-1196

Purchasing

Dawn Staub, Manager

e-mail
Phone: 585 753-1100
Fax: 585 753-1104

Real Property Tax Service

Timothy Murphy, Director

e-mail
Phone: 585 753-1125 
Fax: 585 753-1192

Sherif Mansour, Tax Map Supervisor

e-mail
Phone: 585 753-1125 
Fax: 585 753-1192

Treasury Division

Collector of Fees and Taxes

Phone: 585 753-1200
Fax: 585 753-1166

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  What is the County Sales Tax Rate?

A: 4%

Q:  What is the breakdown of the 8% sales tax rate between State and County?

A:  4% - State (reduced from 4.25% on 6/1/05), 4% - County

Q:  I have a question regarding a check that I received in the mail from Monroe   County. Who should I call?

A: The Office of the Controller at (585) 753-1170.

Q: How do I obtain a Certificate of Residency?

A: From the Office of Real Property Tax Service.  Click here for more details.

Q: Questions regarding taxes on a property.

A: Call the Monroe County Treasury Office at (585) 753-1200.

Q: Questions regarding payment of taxes and delinquent tax payments.

A: Call the Monroe County Treasury Office at (585) 753-1200.

Q: Is a complete county financial report available online?

A: Yes. Click the link to download the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.