Local Government
Data Exchange Agreements, Reporting and Confidentiality
The Revenue Act, MCL 205.28(1)(f) provides that:
"The State Treasurer may enter into reciprocal agreements with . . .
local governmental units within this state . . . for the enforcement,
collection, and exchange of data after ascertaining that any information
provided will be subject to confidentiality restrictions substantially the
same as the provisions of this act."
By Administrative Rule, 1999 AC 205.1007, authority to enter into these
agreements is delegated to the Disclosure Officer, an employee within the
Department of Treasury. Currently, the Disclosure Officer for the Department of
Treasury is Elizabeth M. Chaney. You may reach the Disclosure Office at the
addresses, email and phone numbers listed on this web site.
An Exchange Agreement with a local government must be in place prior to
transmission of any data from the Department of Treasury. A letter of request
must be sent to the Disclosure Officer who will provide a questionnaire,
agreement template and confidentiality forms to the local government to:
- Put an agreement in place to exchange data,
- Ascertain that information from the Department of Treasury will remain
secure and be kept under the same confidentiality restrictions that apply to
state employees, and
- Ascertain that the information will be used consistent with the
limitations provided for by law.
Income generated from Treasury data must be reported by local units under the
agreement on Treasury
Form 4262.
