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ASSESSOR
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Assessor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cost sharing with the California Assessors’ Association in partnership with the California Board of Equalization to provide access and maintenance to digital forms through a department website, effective upon signing, and shall terminate 6/30/31
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Financial Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund. The cost is covered by current Service and Supply budget.
Background Information:
This MOU aims to provide the public with improved access to digital state forms necessary for the accurate assessment of taxable property and for processing exemption applications that can be accessed online. The Assessor’s Office seeks to partner with the California Assessors’ Association and 48 other counties in a cost-sharing agreement to provide updated forms annually through county websites for public access. This statewide system offers a consistent online service for taxpayers and county users alike. By implementing this system, taxpayers can communicate with and obtain services from Assessor departments more efficiently, both now and in the future, through modern technology. The cost-share agreement is based on each county’s needs. Our county’s share is $951 for the year, which will be covered by the current Services and Supplies budget, requiring no increase to existing budget requests. This agreement ensures compliance with state law and aligns with current technology trends, while also supporting timely updates to annual public forms-an improvement noted by the California Taxpayer’s Rights Advocate Office as enhancing after-hours public support.