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IN SB0247
Bill
Status
1/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jean Leising
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AI Summary
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Requires the department of local government finance to establish a local government assistance program effective July 1, 2015.
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Designates an individual to serve as ombudsman to local governments who shall serve as liaison, receive and resolve complaints, assist with budget/taxation/assessment issues, and recommend policy changes to the department commissioner.
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Requires the ombudsman to provide assistance to local governments in understanding applicable statutes and rules governing budget, taxation, and assessment issues.
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Mandates the department coordinate training sessions for local government officials, including those under existing statute IC 6-1.1-35.2.
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Requires the department to prepare and annually distribute an electronic report documenting the number and types of inquiries received and summary of services provided to the legislative council, interim study committee on fiscal policy, and relevant house and senate committee leadership.
Legislative Description
Local government ombudsman. Requires the department of local government finance (DLGF) to establish a local government assistance program and designate an individual to serve as an ombudsman to local governments. Specifies the duties of the ombudsman. Requires the DLGF to report annually regarding activities under the local government assistance program.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Tax & Fiscal Policy
1/6/2015