Finance

The Finance Department, under the direction of the Finance Director, is responsible for the accounting of all receipts, disbursements, and other financial transactions for the City of Ravenna.

In addition to accounts receivable and accounts payable, the Finance Department prepares payroll, processes purchase requisitions, oversees fixed assets, and represents the city in most financial matters in accordance with the laws governing municipal financial control.

The current Finance Director is Brian Huff (CPA, CFE, CPFO).

 

Tami Lorence
Assistant Finance Director

Jessika Harris
Administrative Assistant

Sara Valenti
Administrative Assistant

 

INCOME TAX:

The Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.) serves as the tax administrators and collection agency for the City. They also provide an easy-to-use electronic filing and payment system that is fast, simple, and secure.

For questions regarding City of Ravenna income tax please contact RITA at 440-526-0900 or 800-860-7482 or at www.ritaohio.com. Also available online: General tax information, tax forms, e-services, and more.

TAX FACTS:

The municipal income tax rate is 2.5% on all wages and profits earned within the City limits. Residents are allowed a credit of 100% of up to 2.5% for taxes paid to other communities. The filing age is 18 and older

FINANCIAL REPORTING:

Results of the City’s fiscal operations are audited annually and presented in The City’s General Purpose External Financial Statements that are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The City’s annual audited financial statements are available at the Ohio Auditor of State’s website link below.

Useful resources:

INCOME TAX – RITA
www.ritaohio.com

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – AUDITOR OF STATE
www.auditor.state.oh.us

STATE TAX INFORMATION – OHIO DEPT OF TAXATION
www.tax.ohio.gov

PROPERTY VALUATIONS & TAXES – PORTAGE COUNTY AUDITOR
www.co.portage.oh.us

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS – PORTAGE COUNTY TREASURER
www.co.portage.oh.us

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

210 Park Way
P.O. Box 1215
Ravenna, Ohio 44266

Phone: 330.297.2152
FAX: 330.297.2164

Office Hours:

M-F 9am – 4:30pm
Closed Noon – 1pm
for lunch
Closed on all Major Holidays

Email the Finance Director
brian.huff@ravennaoh.gov

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