Department of Revenue Response to Special Magistrate Allegations

A letter, written by the Director of the Property Tax Administration to a Value Adjustment Board special magistrate misses, in our opinion, some important points.

WE BELIEVE:
DOR is "the authority" for ensuring a lawful tax roll.
The tax roll appears to be unlawful when any portion of it is subjected to influence by a party in interest.
An elected official is a party in interest.
And, the full faith and credit of the bonds issued by the county in which the alleged incidence occurred may be in doubt if the tax roll is not in compliance with state laws.

SO,

Did DOR contact the special magistrate to ask what county the alleged interference and intimidation took place? And, on public record, two special magistrates reported being subjected to pressure.
Did DOR notify its attorney, the Attorney General, of allegations which may be covered by felony provisions in Florida statutes and about possible ex parte communication?
Did DOR notify the VAB of the consequences of such conduct?
Did DOR notify the states attorney and request an investigation?
Did DOR request the public record of the VAB meeting where the ex parte communication is alleged to have occurred?
Did DOR reject certification of the assessments involved because the valuation may have been improperly determined?


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