Information Technology - Appraisal Systems
Assessor's Office - Appraisal Systems
Lisa Goree, Acting Town Assessor
Email: lgoree@southamptontownny.gov
Phone: (631) 283-6020
Fax: (631) 287-4509
Department Mission & Responsibilities:
The mission and responsibility of the Department of Appraisal Systems is to provide leadership and vision in the use and development of advanced appraisal methodologies and predictive analytics software. The department accomplishes its mission through the coordination of labor and technical resources available in the Assessor’s, GIS and Information Technology Departments.
Workload:
The Department of Appraisal Systems’ workload involves the study of appraisal data to maintain property inventory, to analyze sales and trending, and perform data mining methods using state-of-the-art tools such as mapping and Pictometry. Appraisal performance standards are monitored and valuation models are developed to maintain accuracy and equity. Appraisal systems coordinates with local and state agencies, provides staff training to increase skill levels, provides data and return on investment analyses, and software design and implementation.
Goals & Objectives:
- Implement, monitor and test the efficiency, accuracy and reliability of new technologies such as Pictometry and to continue to use Pictometry and image detection methods to collect missing assessments.
- Provide recommendations to State and local agencies regarding the “best practices” for advanced valuation technologies.
- Research new grant opportunities and provide grant writing to financially assist in the development and testing of new and advanced appraisal technologies.
- Develop a five year vision interconnecting the IS, GIS, AS and Assessment offices by blending the use of software, technologies and staff.
Legal Authority
The Appraisal Systems cost center is created under the Supervisor’s authority as Budget Officer. The unit is overseen by the Information Technology Division.