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Tax commission seeks vehicle and IT funding; chairman says FAST system exceeded ROI
Summary
The Idaho State Tax Commission requested funding for vehicle replacements and IT security and infrastructure; chairman Jeff McCray told the committee the FAST collections project has thus far generated $34.29 million in collections and yielded a positive return on investment.
The Idaho State Tax Commission presented its fiscal‑year budget and enhancement requests to the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Feb. 18, 2025, seeking funding for multiple vehicle replacements and IT security and infrastructure investments tied to its core tax administration systems.
Why it matters: The commission administers the state's tax systems and property appraisal processes. Committee members probed growth in ongoing maintenance and support costs for the commission's FAST tax management software and asked for evidence the system delivered promised returns.
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