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Tax commission seeks continued technology and vehicle funding; officials say FAST rollout exceeded initial ROI
Summary
Idaho State Tax Commission requested ongoing IT security and hardware funding and vehicle replacements; commission chair said the FAST collection system exceeded projected returns and the agency reverted funds to the general fund.
The Idaho State Tax Commission told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Feb. 18 that it requires continued investment in technology, security and vehicle replacements, and said the collection project known as FAST has produced net returns above expectations.
Christopher LaHozet, the legislative analyst presenting the commission’s budget, outlined four enhancement requests, including ongoing IT security and infrastructure ($300,700), vehicle replacements and a light‑duty truck used by compliance staff to seize and transport assets that help recover unpaid taxes, and a small…
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