Florida Administrative Code

(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…

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…

These rules govern the acceptance of electronic payments by state agencies and the judicial branch, and establish procedures for the following functions: (1) Providing a process for state agencies and the judicial branch to request approval from the Chief Financial Officer for el…

As used in this rule chapter, the following terms are defined: (1) Card. A credit card, charge card, or debit card that is accepted by a state agency or the judicial branch for payment to purchase goods, services, or information. (2) Convenience Fees. A convenience fee is a fixed…

(1) A state agency or the judicial branch desiring to accept electronic payments through the use of credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, or electronic checks shall submit a written request to the Chief Financial Officer. Each written request shall include: (a) The type of fee…

(1) Contractual arrangements in any form between a state agency or the judicial branch and a financial institution or other appropriate intermediaries to process electronic payments require the approval of the Chief Financial Officer. (2)(a) The Chief Financial Officer has develo…

(1) A convenience fee may not be imposed if prohibited by state law or the regulations of the specific card company(s) being used by the state agency or the judical branch. (2) The convenience fee must be related to convenience to the consumer, such as eliminating a need to make …

State agencies shall submit the following information to the Chief Financial Officer: Within 30 days of the end of the state fiscal year, state agencies or the judicial branch with an established electronic payment operation shall file an annual report with the Chief Financial Of…

The purpose of these rules is to establish procedures for coordination and supervision of efficient handling of financial assets under the control of the Chief Financial Officer and the various State Agencies. Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.57, 17.61, 17.65 FS.…

The purpose of establishing a Cash Management function for Florida State Government is to promote the efficient handling of the cash assets of the State. The benefit to the taxpayers will come as more funds are made available for investment and additional non-tax revenues are pro…

For the purposes of these rules, the following definitions apply: (1) "Agency" or "State Agency" means any official, officer, commission, board, authority, council, committee, or department of the executive branch or the judicial branch of state government. (2) "Agency Coordinato…

The Chief Financial Officer shall designate a Cash Manager to perform Cash Management Consultations. (1) The Cash Manager shall schedule a Cash Management Consultation by directing a request to the appropriate Agency head. The request will include but may not be limited to the fo…

Each Agency shall provide the following data to the Cash Manager: (1) Diagram of organization structure. (2) List of bank relationships. (3) Bank account analyses for the past 3 months. (4) Bank account reconciliations for the past 3 months. (5) List of state fund accounts. (6) D…

The Cash Manager shall perform an on-site review. The review will employ those tests and procedures deemed appropriate to generate the data results required at a minimum cost. These studies will be conducted in an expeditious manner and executed so that there is minimal impact on…

Upon completion of the review and analysis of current practices in light of contemporary Cash Management techniques, a preliminary report of findings and recommendations will be issued to the Agency head for review. The recommendations will satisfy cost benefit considerations and…

Within 30 calendar days of receipt of the Agency response the Cash Manager shall convene a meeting with the Agency head or his designated senior official for the purpose of discussing any recommendations not agreed to by the Agency and for consideration of the Agency's suggested …

(1) The implementation plan for changes finally recommended shall be prepared by the Agency with the supervision of the Cash Manager within a time to be agreed upon by the Cash Manager and Agency not to exceed 90 days from the delivery of the final recommendations. (2) The implem…

(1) If the Agency agrees to the final recommendations, those recommendations shall become final and shall be binding upon the Agency. (2) If the Agency does not agree to one or more final recommendations it shall state its points of disagreement and the reasons therefor in detail…

(1) Form DFS-J3-1176 (rev. 03/15) http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05104, State of Florida Employees Deferred Compensation Plan, is hereby established and incorporated into this rule by reference as the "plan of deferred compensation" contemplated in Section 11…

Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.53 FS. History-New 6-19-89, Amended 7-17-91, Formerly 4C-8.001, Repealed 10-10-12.

Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.53 FS. History-New 6-19-89, Amended 7-17-91, 1-10-99, Formerly 4C-8.002, Repealed 10-10-12.

Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.53 FS. History-New 6-19-89, Amended 7-17-91, 12-8-91, 1-10-99, Formerly 4C-8.003, Repealed 10-10-12.

Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.53 FS. History-New 7-17-91, Amended 12-8-91, 1-10-99, Formerly 4C-8.0035, Repealed 10-10-12.

Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.53 FS. History-New 6-19-89, Amended 7-17-91, 12-8-91, 1-10-99, Formerly 4C-8.004, Repealed 10-10-12.

Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.53 FS. History-New 7-17-91, Amended 12-8-91, 1-10-99, Formerly 4C-8.0045, Repealed 10-10-12.

Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.53 FS. History-New 6-19-89, Amended 7-17-91, 1-10-99, Formerly 4C-8.005, Repealed 10-10-12.

Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.53, 832.07(1)(a) FS. History-New 6-19-89, Amended 7-17-91, 12-8-91, Formerly 4C-8.006, Repealed 10-10-12.

This rule establishes policies and procedures pursuant to section 17.57(6), F.S., as relates to supervision of banking related activities. This rule specifically establishes procedures for development of specifications for bids and request for proposals including methods of evalu…

These rules establish procedures for the approval of banking services for State agencies as defined in section 216.011, F.S. and periodic reporting requirements for banking services. Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.57 FS. History-New 2-1-93, Formerly 4C-9.002.

For the purpose of these rules, the following terms are defined as follows: (1) The Treasury. The Treasury is the Chief Financial Officer. (2) Financial Institution. An association, bank, industrial savings bank, trust company, international bank agency, or representative office,…

Agency banking services must be authorized under general or specific statutory authority. An agency desiring to procure banking services shall comply with the following: (1) Prior to development of specifications for the procured service, an agency shall submit in writing to the …

Agencies will submit annually, by July 15, a list of existing banking service contracts, a brief description of the related services performed and the expiration dates for these contracts. Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.57 FS. History-New 2-1-93, Formerly 4C-9.…

Should the delivery of banking services be terminated, the agency involved will promptly advise the Chief Financial Officer of that event. Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law Implemented 17.57 FS. History-New 2-1-93, Formerly 4C-9.006.

Agencies shall submit to the Chief Financial Officer a request for authority to amend any contract relating to banking services as defined in this rule. This request will outline the reasons for requesting the amendment and it will include analysis that projects the potential cos…

The Chief Financial Officer shall continually monitor and evaluate all existing banking service contracts to ensure that efficient, reliable services are delivered and that pricing structures are justifiable based on current market conditions. Rulemaking Authority 17.29 FS. Law I…

The Chief Financial Officer shall participate in all issues concerning banking services. Agencies shall keep the Chief Financial Officer informed as to any developments which have a bearing on the delivery of services, whether the elements be qualitative or quantitative in nature…

Rulemaking Authority 624.308, 626.9892 FS. Law Implemented 624.307, 626.9892 FS. History-New 6-6-05, Repealed 7-28-24.

(1) For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (a) "Applicant" means a reporting individual whose information has led to the arrest of a person(s) arising from violations enumerated in section 626.9892, Florida Statutes (F.S.). An applicant cannot be a Department employee nor an…

(1) A reward and reward criteria under the Anti-Fraud Reward Program shall be: (a) $25,000 for a qualifying arrest of a case involving alleged fraud valued at $5,000,000 or more; (b) $10,000 for a qualifying arrest of a case involving alleged fraud valued at $1,000,000 or more bu…

Rulemaking Authority 624.308, 626.9892 FS. Law Implemented 624.307, 626.9892 FS. History-New 6-6-05, Repealed 7-28-24.