The department of local government finance:

1. (1) shall see that the property taxes due this state are collected;
2. (2) shall ensure that property taxes levied by political subdivisions are timely billed and mailed under the provisions of this article;
3. (3) shall ensure that assessments of properties under this article are uniform and equal;
4. (4) shall ensure that the restrictions on budgets and levies prescribed under this article are enforced;
5. (5) shall ensure that the penalties prescribed under this article are enforced;
6. (6) shall investigate the property tax laws and systems of other states and countries;

7. (7) for assessment dates after December 31, 2008, shall conduct all ratio studies required for:

   1. (A) equalization under 50 IAC 14; and
   2. (B) annual adjustments under 50 IAC 21; and

8. (8) may recommend changes in this state's property tax laws to the general assembly.

   [Pre-1975 Property Tax Recodification Citation: 6-1-1-17(4), (5), (9), (10).]

   Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.47, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.6, SEC.11; P.L.198-2001, SEC.73; P.L.219-2007, SEC.74; P.L.236-2023, SEC.48.