Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to Westchester County for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is a prestigious national award recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government popular reports.
In order to receive an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, a government unit must publish a Popular Annual Financial Report, whose contents conform to program standards of creativity, presentation, understandability, and reader appeal.
An Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is valid for a period of one year only. Westchester County has received a Popular Award for the first year.
Refunds of money paid to the county are processed through the Department of Finance. Select a link below to learn more about the procedure you must follow to get your refund.
- Cash bail paid to the county court
- County portion of property taxes awarded through a Certiorari Tax Refund Judgment
- County portion of real estate tax that has been reduced through a Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR)
Westchester County makes available the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports on the Web for easy download.
Of particular significance, the Westchester County Finance Department was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2022 fiscal year report by the Government Financial Officers Association. This award is presented to government units whose reports achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.
The 2022 award certificate is part of the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Finance Report. The reports achieving this recognition must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized report that complies with the generally accepted accounting standards and applicable legal requirements.
Annual Comprehensive Finance Reports are 150 to 330 pages in length. The files are set up with bookmarks and thumbnails for easy navigation within each report. Adobe Reader is required to download, view and print these reports.
The OMB Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Required by the Uniform Guidance (SEFA) reports are based on the county's fiscal year, which is the calendar year. Adobe Reader is required to download, view and print the reports.
These reports also include the Independent Auditor's Reports.
Westchester County issues long term debt as needed to fund capital construction and renovation projects throughout the county. This debt is issued in the form of General Obligation Serial Bonds.
The acquisition, construction and renovation of county infrastructure and public facilities such as roads, bridges, sewer, water and refuse disposal facilities, four swimming pools, 17,843 acres of parks, Playland amusement park, our six golf courses, the County Courthouse, correctional facilities and various other county office buildings and structures are funded through the issuance of these bonds.
Short-Term Financing Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN) are issued to provide cash flow leading up to the collection of the County’s property tax levy of which 60 percent is collected in May and the balance (40 percent) in October.
Short-Term Financing Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) are issued to finance capital projects in anticipation that the notes will be converted to long-term obligations generally within five years after the original issue date.
Westchester County consistently obtains some of the lowest interest rates on our bonds. Our bonds are purchased by syndicates comprised of some of the largest and most prestigious underwriters in the world. Westchester County is rated by the three bond rating agencies (Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch). Ratings are located in the respective Official Statements.
Official Statements are approximately 70 -120 pages in length. The files have bookmarks and thumbnails for easy navigation within each report.
Notice and Disclaimer for County of Westchester, New York General Obligation Serial Bonds
The information and expressions of opinion in the Official Statement are subject to change without notice. The availability of the Official Statement on this Web site does not create any implication that there have been no changes in the affairs of the parties described in the Official Statement or that the other information or opinions therein are correct as of any time subsequent to its date. Maintenance of the Official Statement on this Web site is not intended as a republication of the information therein on any date subsequent to the date set forth in the Official Statement. The Official Statement was created in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). PDF is a widely used electronic publishing format that allows anyone using the Adobe Reader software to view and print a document with its original appearance preserved. If you do not have the Adobe Reader, or if you are using a version of Adobe Reader that is earlier than 8.0 you may obtain an updated version free of charge from the Adobe Web site. Using software other than the current Adobe Reader may cause the document that you view or print to differ from the Official Statement. Investment decisions should only be based upon the Official Statement, whether in printed form or downloaded using the current Adobe Reader.
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Official Statement for Jan. 7, 2020 Tax Anticipation Notes for 2020 Taxes of $200,000,000
Official Statement for Dec, 10,2019 General obligation Bond Sale for $140,041,548
Official Statement of Nov. 29, 2018 General Obligation Bond Sale of $182,155,000
Official Statement for Feb. 1, 2018 Tax Anticipation Notes for 2018 Taxes of $150,000,000