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Clerk, supervisors flag problems with Tyler tax software, confusion on TIF rules
Summary
Winnebago County officials reported issues with the Tyler property-tax software that erased utility data during levy entry and discussed confusing guidance about TIF timing from an ISAC webinar; the clerk said the Tyler cost is about $69,000 per year.
County officials discussed property-tax system troubles and uncertainty about tax-increment financing (TIF) rules after supervisors listened to an ISAC webinar. The county clerk reported an error during levy entry that removed utilities and required manual re-entry and said the county has been charged higher short-term costs by the vendor.
On software costs, the clerk said the annual expense for the Tyler system is "about 69,000." Supervisors also described confusion about TIF timing and how starting a new TIF district late in the year might affect base and increment values; they said they would seek additional clarification after the webinar.
The board asked staff to review alternative vendors being vetted by ISAC and to report back on options and potential costs if a change is considered.
