Florida Administrative Code

(1) An application for approval as a mediator shall be denied by the Department if any of the grounds set forth in Sections 627.745(4)(a) through (e), F.S., exist. (2) If an approved mediator has violated any of the following provisions of Section 627.745(4), F.S., the following …

The purpose of this rule chapter is to establish the qualifications for obtaining certification as a neutral evaluator, specify grounds for the denial of applications, and specify grounds for the suspension or revocation of the certification of a neutral evaluator. Rulemaking Aut…

When used in this rule chapter, the following terms are defined as follows: (1) "Applicant" means an individual who submits an application for certification as a neutral evaluator. (2) "Certification" means the Department approval of an individual who meets the requirements for a…

(1) An applicant seeking certification as a neutral evaluator shall apply to the Department using Form Number DFS-H2-1783, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-08557, Neutral Evaluator Application, (Revised 03/2017), which is hereby incorporated by reference. The f…

(1) An application for certification as a neutral evaluator shall be denied by the Department if any of the grounds set forth in Sections 627.7074(7)(b)1. through 5., F.S., exist. (2) If a certified neutral evaluator has violated the following provisions of Section 627.7074, F.S.…

The purpose of these rules is to establish procedures for the approval and administration of clearing accounts maintained in qualified public depositories outside the State Treasury. Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.58, 17.65 FS. History-New 3-18-80, Formerly 4C-…

These rules establish procedures for the approval of new clearing accounts and continuation of existing clearing accounts. These rules also establish guidelines for the methods and frequency of transmitting moneys to the State Treasury for such clearing accounts. Rulemaking Autho…

For the purposes of these rules, the following terms are defined as follows: (1) Clearing Account. A "clearing account" is a demand deposit account outside the State Treasury in a qualified public depository which is established under authority of the Chief Financial Officer and …

(1) Any agency, board, bureau, commission, institution or department desiring to establish a clearing account must forward a letter to the Chief Financial Officer requesting approval thereof and containing at least the following information: (a) A brief descriptive name and purpo…

(1) Forwarding Moneys to the State Treasury. Moneys in clearing accounts which are to be forwarded to the State Treasury must be forwarded using the following general schedule unless another schedule is initiated or approved by the Chief Financial Officer: Annual Deposits Forward…

The Chief Financial Officer will review all existing clearing accounts each biennium and determine if the volume and complexity justify continuing the account. If the Chief Financial Officer deems it necessary, additional information may be requested from the agency, board, burea…

Rulemaking Authority , 280.041(7), 280.19 FS. Law Implemented 280 FS. History-New 2-25-82, Amended 11-29-84, Formerly 4C-2.01, Amended 6-28-88, Repromulgated 1-23-91, Formerly 4C-2.001, Repealed 12-9-24.

Rulemaking Authority 280.19, 280.041(7) FS. Law Implemented 280 FS. History-New 2-25-82, Amended 11-29-84, Formerly 4C-2.02, Amended 4-10-86, 6-28-88, 1-23-91, 7-12-92, Formerly 4C-2.002, Repealed 12-9-24.

For the purpose of this chapter, the term: (1) "Applicant" means an entity seeking designation by the Chief Financial Officer as a qualified public depository in the public deposits program. (2) "Certificate of incumbency" means a document executed pursuant to the corporation's b…

(1) To be an applicant, an entity must complete and submit Form DFS-J1-1516, Application or Reapplication for Designation, effective 10/25, incorporated herein by reference and available at http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18670. (2) After meeting the requirements …

(1) In the event of a qualifying change, as defined in Rule 69C-2.004, F.A.C., to a qualified public depository or operating subsidiary, the entity or entities must re-execute and provide to the Chief Financial Officer, within 30 calendar days of such qualifying change: (a) the c…

(1) Each qualified public depository must deposit with or pledge to the Chief Financial Officer eligible collateral equal to or in excess of its required collateral. (2) Prior to initiating a collateral transaction, the qualified public depository must ensure a current collateral…

(1) The deposit or pledge of collateral must be made by completing the transaction and simultaneously submitting to the Chief Financial Officer a completed Form DFS-J1-1005, Collateral Transaction Form, effective 09/24, incorporated herein by reference and available at http://www…

(1) All eligible securities pursuant to section 280.13, F.S., must be pledged in a book entry form. (2) Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs) or Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits (REMICs): (a) must be a direct obligation of a U.S. Agency; (b) must be in book entry for…

Rulemaking Authority 280.19, 280.041(7) FS. Law Implemented 280.04(4), 280.041, 280.05, 280.16, 280.17 FS. History-New 2-25-82, Amended 5-17-84, 11-29-84, Formerly 4C-2.09, Amended 4-10-86, 6-28-88, 1-23-91, 7-12-92, 2-1-93, 5-27-97, 4-5-99, Formerly 4C-2.009, Repealed 12-9-24.

Rulemaking Authority 280.19 FS. Law Implemented 280.05(16), (19), 280.16 FS. History-New 1-23-91, Formerly 4C-2.025, Amended 7-12-92, 4-5-99, Formerly 4C-2.0095, Repealed 12-9-24.

Each qualified public depository and custodian must electronically provide or otherwise permit the Chief Financial Officer to inspect, verify, and review all documents, reports, records, and all other financial information deemed necessary by the Chief Financial Officer to verify…

Rulemaking Authority 280.04(9), 280.19 FS. Law Implemented 280.01-.05, 280.07, 280.08, 280.09, 280.10, 280.11, 280.13, 280.16, 280.17, 280.18, 280.19 FS. History-New 2-25-82, Amended 11-29-84, Formerly 4C-2.11, Amended 4-10-86, 6-28-88, Repromulgated 1-23-91, Amended 7-12-92, For…

(1) Each qualified public depository must electronically submit to the Chief Financial Officer a completed Form DFS-J1-1003, Qualified Public Depository Monthly Report, effective 10/25, incorporated herein by reference and available at http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=…

Rulemaking Authority 280.04(9), 280.19 FS. Law Implemented 280.08(3) FS. History-New 6-28-88, Amended 1-23-91, 7-12-92, Formerly 4C-2.021, Repealed 12-9-24.

(1) Each public depositor must electronically submit a completed Form DFS-J1-1009, Public Depositor Annual Report, effective 09/24, incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17021, annually, no later than November 30, to the Ch…

(1) Each quarter, or as requested by the Chief Financial Officer, a public depositor that is a state university or state college must, in accordance with the instructions therein, submit Form DFS-J1-1008, Public Depositor Account Details, effective 09/24, incorporated by referenc…

(1) Entry, withdrawal, and continued participation in the public deposits program will be based, in part, on the overall financial condition of an applicant or a qualified public depository. (2) The overall financial condition of an applicant or a qualified public depository is d…

(1) The total funds held in the state treasury means funds that are invested pursuant to section 17.61, F.S. and that are not needed to meet the disbursement needs of the state pursuant to section 17.57, F.S. (2) If public deposits held by a credit union designated as a qualified…

In the event of the insolvency or default of a qualified public depository, each public depositor having a claim against the Public Deposits Trust Fund must file a claim with the Chief Financial Officer consistent with section 280.085, F.S., on Form DFS-J1-1012, Public Deposits C…

To withdrawal a designation as a qualified public depository, the qualified public depository must submit Form DFS-J1-1519, Notice of Withdrawal, effective 09/24, incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17026. Rulemaking Auth…

Collateral securing public deposits may, at the discretion of the qualified public depository, be owned in the name of an operating subsidiary if: (1) 100% of the stock of the operating subsidiary is owned and controlled by the qualified public depository; (2) the operating subsi…

The use of an agent by a qualified public depository, or if one is used, by an operating subsidiary, is prohibited. Rulemaking Authority 280.041, 280.19 FS. Law Implemented 280.02, 280.04, 280.05 FS. History-New 5-27-97, Formerly 4C-2.029, Amended 12-9-24.

(1) The use of an agent by a custodian is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Chief Financial Officer in writing. (2) To request permission to use a custodial agent, the custodian must submit such request in writing to the Chief Financial Officer and include the foll…

(1) To confirm information of pledged collateral, a custodian: (a) must confirm pledged collateral: 1. whose account name on the records of the custodian is the specified pledgor; and 2. that is pledged to the Chief Financial Officer to secure public deposits pursuant to the Flor…

(1) The following forms must be executed in accordance with subsection (2) and submitted to the Chief Financial Officer on behalf of the qualified public depository: (a) DFS-J1-1000, Contingent Liability Agreement, incorporated by reference in Rule 69C-2.005, F.A.C.; (b) DFS-J1-1…

Beginning July 1, 2023, any entity required to provide an attestation pursuant to Section 280.025, F.S., must complete and submit the Attestation Statement for Qualified Public Depositories, Form DFS-J1-1013, effective 07/23, which is incorporated by reference herein, and availab…

(1) Disciplinary guidelines. This rule establishes disciplinary procedures and guidelines supplemental to chapter 120, F.S., and sections 280.051 through 280.06, F.S., for a qualified public depository, either an applicant or designee, regarding the public deposits program. The C…

If a custodian of public gold or silver coin designated as a qualified public depositor does not have deposit or share insurance as defined in Rule 69C-2.004, F.A.C., the entity may not hold public deposits other than public deposits in the form of the gold or silver coin. Rulema…

The purpose of these rules is to establish procedures for the transfer of eligible fund moneys to and from an investment account of the Chief Financial Officer and for the crediting of the earnings from these investments. Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.61, 17.6…

These rules establish procedures for the transfer of all or a portion of the balance in an eligible fund to the investment account of the Chief Financial Officer and for the return of all or a portion of the invested balance to the eligible fund. These rules also set out procedur…

For the purpose of these rules, the following terms are defined as follows: (1) Eligible funds. "Eligible funds" are those funds described in section 17.61(1), F.S., which are eligible for investment under the provisions thereof. (2) Invested balance. The "invested balance" of a …

(1) It is the duty of the agency which is charged with the administration of an eligible fund to calculate the cash requirements of the fund and to initiate transfers from the eligible fund to the investment account. The transfer request will be initiated by the agency administer…

(1) All funds which are on deposit in the Chief Financial Officer will be invested on a daily basis except for funds maintained in Chief Financial Officer bank accounts to provide for uncollected deposits and balances which compensate the banks for services rendered. The funds wi…

(1) When funds are needed for disbursement out of an eligible fund it is the responsibility of the agency charged with administering the eligible fund to initiate the transfer of funds from the investment account back to the eligible fund. This transfer shall be initiated by logg…

The Chief Financial Officer will assess that fee prescribed by section 17.61(4)(b), F.S., against the average daily balance of the investment account of each eligible fund. The assessment will be made on a monthly basis and will be charged against the investment account of each f…

The purpose of this rule chapter is to specify procedures for the establishment of an electronic payment operation, and acceptance of electronic payments by state agencies and the judicial branch for goods, services, and information and to provide for the availability of the stan…