Explain what a field verification or field inspection entails and its purpose.

Explain what a field verification or field inspection entails and its purpose.

• A. Remote verification using satellite imagery without a physical visit.
• B. On-site checks of property characteristics to verify accuracy of data used in the roll and to update records accordingly.
• C. Inspection is optional and only done for new assessments.
• D. Field work replaces the need for data validation.

Answer: (B)

Field verification is on-site checking of a property’s physical characteristics to confirm that the information in the assessment record matches what is actually there. A field inspector visits the property to measure and verify building size, type, age, condition, improvements, and any changes in use, occupancy, or exemptions. The purpose is to ensure accuracy in the data used for the tax roll and to update records accordingly so values and classifications reflect current reality. This process helps catch changes since the last valuation—such as new construction, renovations, demolitions, or changes in status—so the roll remains fair and defensible. While other data sources can supplement information, field verification provides direct confirmation that data used in valuation is correct and up to date, and it is a key part of keeping data validated rather than a complete substitute for ongoing validation.

Field verification is on-site checking of a property’s physical characteristics to confirm that the information in the assessment record matches what is actually there. A field inspector visits the property to measure and verify building size, type, age, condition, improvements, and any changes in use, occupancy, or exemptions. The purpose is to ensure accuracy in the data used for the tax roll and to update records accordingly so values and classifications reflect current reality. This process helps catch changes since the last valuation—such as new construction, renovations, demolitions, or changes in status—so the roll remains fair and defensible. While other data sources can supplement information, field verification provides direct confirmation that data used in valuation is correct and up to date, and it is a key part of keeping data validated rather than a complete substitute for ongoing validation.