Government Briefs 12.10.15

East Hampton Town

Pay Taxes Online

Town of East Hampton property owners can pay their property tax bills online for the first time this year. The option, which allows access to current bills and prints receipts, will be available starting Dec. 14. Payments will be accepted by credit card or by electronic check, for a fee.

Property owners can access the new online system by visiting ehamptonny.gov and clicking Pay Your Property Tax Bill, after setting up an account. American Express, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover can be used for a processing fee of 2.39 percent. Electronic checks cost a flat $1. Traditional payments by paper check are still accepted, as well, at Town Hall or by mail.

Anyone with questions can contact Rebecca Rahn, the tax receiver, at 324-2770 or by email at [email protected]. The first half of annual tax bills is due on Jan. 10.

Award for Financial Report

East Hampton Town’s Finance Department has been awarded a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

 The highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, the award acknowledges that the town’s annual report demonstrates a “spirit of full disclosure” in order to “clearly communicate its financial story” and encourage members of the public to read and review it.