1782 Notice

🏛️ What to Look for in Your 1782 Notice from DLGF

Each year, Indiana’s Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) issues a 1782 Notice to local government units as part of the budget certification process. This notice is your final opportunity to review and respond to proposed budget, levy, and rate adjustments before they are certified. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of it.

📬 What Is the 1782 Notice?

The 1782 Notice is an electronic document sent to designated officials in each taxing unit. It outlines the DLGF’s proposed final budget figures based on your submitted forms and the certified assessed values from the county auditor.

🔍 Key Items to Review

When you receive your 1782 Notice, pay close attention to the following:

• Certified Budget, Levy, and Tax Rate: These are the final figures proposed by DLGF. Compare them to what your unit adopted to ensure accuracy.
• Adjustments Made by DLGF: Look for any changes resulting from assessed value updates or calculation corrections.
• Revenue Estimates: Review the projected revenues, especially miscellaneous revenues, to confirm they align with your expectations and prior submissions.
• Debt Service Funds: Confirm that debt service levies match your obligations. Errors here can affect your ability to meet debt payments.
• Maximum Levy Limits: Check that your unit’s levy does not exceed the statutory maximum. If it does, DLGF will reduce it.
• Appeal Status: If your unit submitted a levy appeal, verify that it’s reflected in the notice.

📥 Who Should Receive It?

DLGF recommends listing at least two individuals to receive the notice—typically the fiscal officer and a backup—to ensure timely review and response.

✅ Final Checklist

Before the deadline, make sure to:

• Compare the notice to your adopted budget
• Verify all fund-level details
• Confirm debt service and appeal entries
• Submit corrections or objections promptly

For more detailed guidance, you can refer to the DLGF’s 1782 Notice User Guide IN.gov.

🕒 Timing Is Critical

You have 10 calendar days from the date of issuance to respond to the DLGF with any objections or corrections. After that, the figures are certified and final.

Actions to take

Determine if any changes need to be made to the 1782 Notice.

• Check the appropriate box
  • “No changes requested”
  • Please make the following changes according to the attached information”
• Sign the cover page and return to the Budget Field Representative at 1782Notices@DLGF.IN.GOV