Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Scott County officials describe data, imagery and staff efforts that keep property valuations within state standards
Summary
County assessing staff told commissioners they rely on automated reports, mobile data collection and high-resolution imagery to maintain valuation accuracy and avoid state board adjustments, and said AI could expand predictive reviews pending licensing and back-testing.
County assessing staff briefed commissioners on the department's methods for keeping property valuations accurate and consistent with Minnesota Department of Revenue standards, saying technology and experienced assessors have helped the county avoid state board adjustments.
Michael Thompson, property and taxation services manager, said the county uses automated error reports and predictive checks so it can "predict exactly, what the Department of Revenue's reports will be after we submit our information." He told the board Scott County has not had a Minnesota State Board of Equalization order since 2006 and that the county works to avoid state…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
