Ted M. Angelo

The board discussed several items, including a public hearing on property tax state-assessed properties, a role correction for the 2023 state-assessed roll, and property tax audits for DCR Transmission LLC and US Telepacific Corp. Additionally, the board accepted the minutes and report from the assessor and assessment appeals board issues work group.

The board meeting covered several operational and administrative reports. Key discussion topics included workforce planning initiatives, such as recruitment efforts, vacancy rates, and succession planning. The meeting also addressed the agency's quarterly budget report, noting the allocation for personal services and operational support, as well as policies concerning vacation and annual leave liability. Furthermore, legal department updates were provided regarding case resolutions and new attorney hires. Finally, the communications department reported on its website analytics, the expansion of social media content, and efforts to improve the public user experience, including enhancing accessibility for different languages.

The board meeting included several key discussion items. The board held a public hearing regarding the valuation of state-assessed properties, followed by the approval of a role correction for the 2023 state-assessed role. The board conducted and approved property tax audits for DCR Transmission LLC and US Telepacific Corp. Additionally, the board accepted the minutes and report from the assessor and assessment appeals board work group and reviewed three detailed recommendations related to assessment issues.

The Board Work Group will convene to discuss matters related to achieving further uniformity in the methods used for valuing intangible assets and rights. The session includes provisions for public participation in person, via telephone, or through written submission, and addresses accessibility requirements for attendees with disabilities.

The meeting includes a public hearing on the valuation of state-assessed properties and requests for board approval regarding state-assessed property roll changes and audit-related value adjustments for DCR Transmission, LLC and U.S. TelePacific Corp. The board will review a report on 2025 County Assessor and Assessment Appeals Board issues, receive an update on the extension of time for completing local assessment rolls in Mariposa and Sierra counties, and examine the fiscal year 2024-25 annual report. Additionally, the agenda covers quarterly reports from the Executive Director, Chief Counsel, Communications Chief, Taxpayers' Rights Advocate Office, Property Tax Deputy Director, Special Taxes division, and the Legislative, Research and Statistics Division.