Who and what qualifies for reimbursement?
Reimbursement is available to appointed and sole elected assessors, members of elected boards of assessors, and county directors of real property tax services for approved educational courses, seminars, self-study examinations and conferences. Necessary and reasonable expenses for successfully completed training used to fulfill a basic or continuing education requirement will be reimbursed according to the State guidelines. (Note: Village assessors and assessors in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Yonkers, and Nassau County are excluded. New York City Assessors are subject to provisions in the State Board’s rules ยง188-8 and should contact ORPS for prior approval of training expenses.