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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
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The SCCGJ found no information was readily available to the City of Oakdale taxpayers explaining where the assessed 1% tax went and what if any services OID provided.
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The Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury (SCCGJ) recommends that the Stanislaus County Auditor-Controller's Office (SCAC) create a way to explain the 1% ad valorem tax that is on the property owners tax bills, or add an insert to their property tax bill explaining what this tax covers. 2 | Page Honorable Ricardo Cordova September 5, 2017
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Oakdale City residents pay over $1 million annually in property taxes to the OID.
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The SCCGJ recommends the SCAC office explore ways of providing a link on its website that is user friendly and explains the breakdown of this tax.
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The 1% tax that the Oakdale City residents pay is based on their TRA and assessed value of their property.
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The SCCGJ recommends that OID commence dialog with the City of Oakdale residents regarding services provided by OID in regards to this 1% tax.
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OID and the City of Oakdale are aware of the possible disparities between property taxes paid and services provided to property owners. Both OID and the City of Oakdale are engaged in a dialogue regarding this issue.
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collaboratively on their Cooperative Action Plan and their Mutual Aid Agreement.
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