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Board of Tax Appeals seeks per-diem increase; director cites part‑time workload and training
Summary
The Board of Tax Appeals asked JFAC for a $29,200 ongoing appropriation to raise per‑diem pay for its three part‑time board members from $300 to $400 per day. The director told lawmakers the board averages about 80 working days per year and requires significant preparation and training.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee reviewed a budget enhancement request from the Board of Tax Appeals to raise the daily per‑diem paid to its three board members.
Christopher LaHozet, a budget analyst with the Legislative Services Office, said the agency requested $29,200 in ongoing general‑fund personnel costs to increase per‑diem from $300 to $400 per day. The board estimates it works about 80 days per year; the $300 per diem equates to about $37.50 per hour under that model and $400 would be roughly $50 per hour. The change…
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