IC 6-1.1-34-9: Department of local government finance; powers and duties

Sec. 9. In order to perform the duties assigned to it under this chapter, the department of local government finance:

(1) shall conduct continuing studies of all property which is subject to assessment in this state;

(2) may request access to all local and state official records;

(3) may secure information from the federal government or from public or private agencies;

(4) may inspect a person's books, records, or property if the item is relevant to information which the department needs in order to implement this chapter; and

(5) may adopt appropriate forms and procedures.