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THE WATCHDOG OVERSIGHT

WATCHDOG OVERSIGHT: Pawnee County Board of Equalization Homestead Adjustments

The Board approves tax roll corrections for three parcels following homestead adjustments presented by Assessor Stephanie Kaster.

By Investigative Staff | Published: March 30, 2026 Updated: June 11, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: SUPPORTING FISCAL STEWARDSHIP

  • Tax Roll Corrections: Approval of adjustments for parcels #670002841, #670003802, and #670004038.
  • Homestead Adjustments: Assessor Stephanie Kaster reported 2023 homestead adjustments ranging from 60% to 100% exemption.

SESSION OVERVIEW

The Pawnee County Board of Equalization met in public hearing on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 8:50 a.m. in the first-floor meeting room. Present members included Ron Seitz, Jan Lang, Lavon Heidemann, and County Clerk Lindsay Kostecka. The meeting followed standard procedure with the approval of March 17, 2026, minutes and the current agenda.

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

  • 08:50 AM: Meeting opened by Chairman Ron Seitz; Open Meeting Law poster noted.
  • 08:52 AM: No public comment held.
  • 08:53 AM: Meeting adjourned following the approval of tax roll corrections.

ANALYSIS & EVIDENCE

Assessor Stephanie Kaster presented tax roll correction adjustments for the following parcels:

  • #670002841
  • #670003802
  • #670004038
According to Watchdog notes, these corrections stem from 2023 homestead adjustments for additional amounts, with recorded exemptions at 100%, 60%, and 80%.

Attest: Lindsay Kostecka, Pawnee County Clerk

Signatories: S/ Ron Seitz, S/ Jan Lang, S/ Lavon Heidemann