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Florida Statutes, Title IV

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Title IV, Executive Branch

9 chapters · 294 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title IV294 Ch 20, Organizational Structure62 Ch 17, Chief Financial Officer59 Ch 15, Secretary of State56 Ch 16, Attorney General34 Ch 14, Governor30 Ch 24, State Lotteries28 Ch 22, Emergency Continuity of Government11 Ch 23, Miscellaneous Executive Functions9 Ch 19, Commissioner of Agriculture5

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Fla. Stat. § 17.29 Authority to prescribe rules
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The Chief Financial Officer may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement this chapter and the duties assigned by statute or the State Constitution. Such rules may include, but are not limited to, the following:(1) Procedures or policies relating to the proce…
Fla. Stat. § 17.30 Dissemination of information
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The Chief Financial Officer may disseminate, in any form or manner he or she considers appropriate, information regarding the Chief Financial Officer’s official duties.History.—s. 8, ch. 83-132; s. 66, ch. 95-147; s. 42, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 17.32 Annual report of trust funds; duties of Chief Financial Officer
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(1) On February 1 of each year, the Chief Financial Officer shall present to the Governor and the Legislature a report listing all trust funds as defined in s. 215.32. The report must contain the following data elements for each fund for the preceding fiscal year:(a) The fund cod…
Fla. Stat. § 17.325 Governmental efficiency hotline; duties of Chief Financial Officer
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(1) The Chief Financial Officer shall establish and operate a statewide toll-free telephone hotline to receive information or suggestions from the residents of this state on how to improve the operation of government, increase governmental efficiency, and eliminate waste in gover…

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Fla. Stat. § 17.41 Department of Financial Services Tobacco Settlement Clearing Trust Fund

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(1) The Department of Financial Services Tobacco Settlement Clearing Trust Fund, which shall be referred to as the “Lawton Chiles Trust Fund,” is created within that department.(2) Funds to be credited to the Tobacco Settlement Clearing Trust Fund shall consist of payments receiv…

Fla. Stat. § 17.42 Opioid Settlement Clearing Trust Fund

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(1) The Opioid Settlement Clearing Trust Fund is created within the department.(2) Funds to be credited to the Opioid Settlement Clearing Trust Fund shall consist of payments received by the state from settlements reached with distributors as part of In re Mallinckrodt PLC, Case …

Fla. Stat. § 17.43 Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund

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(1) The Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund is created within the Department of Financial Services. The department may deposit into the trust fund receipts and revenues received as a result of federal criminal, administrative, or civil forfeiture proceedings and receipts and reven…

Fla. Stat. § 17.51 Oath and certificate of Chief Financial Officer

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The Chief Financial Officer shall, within 10 days before he or she enters upon the duties of office, take and subscribe an oath or affirmation faithfully to discharge the duties of office, which oath or affirmation must be deposited with the Department of State. The Chief Financi…

Fla. Stat. § 17.52 Moneys paid on warrants

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The Division of Treasury shall pay all warrants on the treasury drawn by the Chief Financial Officer or Comptroller and other orders by the Chief Financial Officer or Comptroller for the disbursement of state funds by electronic means or by means of a magnetic tape or any other t…

Fla. Stat. § 17.54 Annual report to Governor

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The Chief Financial Officer shall make a report in detail to the Governor, with a copy to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives as soon after the 1st day of July of each year as it is practicable to prepare same of the transactions of the Div…

Fla. Stat. § 17.55 Examination by and monthly statements to the Governor

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The office of the Chief Financial Officer, and the books, files, documents, records, and papers thereof, shall always be subject to the examination of the Governor of the state, or any person he or she may authorize to examine same. The Chief Financial Officer shall exhibit to th…

Fla. Stat. § 17.555 Division of Treasury to keep record of warrants and of state funds and securities

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The Division of Treasury shall keep a record of the warrants or other orders of the Chief Financial Officer which the Division of Treasury pays and shall account for all state funds and securities.History.—s. 4, ch. 3563, 1885; RS 124; GS 129; RGS 140; CGL 170; s. 3, ch. 73-266; …

Fla. Stat. § 17.56 Division of Treasury to maintain all warrants paid

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The Division of Treasury shall maintain all warrants drawn by the Chief Financial Officer and paid by the Division of Treasury for 10 years after the date on which a warrant was presented for payment.History.—s. 5, ch. 3563, 1885; RS 125; GS 130; RGS 141; CGL 171; s. 1, ch. 23093…

Fla. Stat. § 17.57 Deposits and investments of state money

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(1)(a) As used in this subsection, the term “pecuniary factor” means a factor that the Chief Financial Officer, or other party authorized to invest on his or her behalf, prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk or returns of an investment based on ap…

Fla. Stat. § 17.575 Administration of funds; Treasury Investment Council

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(1) There is created a Treasury Investment Council within the Division of Treasury consisting of at least five members, at least three of whom are professionals from the private sector, who must possess special knowledge, experience, and familiarity in finance, investments, or ac…

Fla. Stat. § 17.58 Deposits of public money outside the State Treasury; revolving funds

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(1) All moneys collected by state agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and departments shall, except as otherwise provided by law, be deposited in the State Treasury. However, when the volume and complexity of collections so justify, the Chief Financial Officer m…

Fla. Stat. § 17.59 Safekeeping services

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(1) The Chief Financial Officer shall administer a collateral management service for all state agencies as defined in s. 216.011, or any county, city, or political subdivision thereof, or other public authority that requires by statute, rule, or contract the deposit or pledge of …

Fla. Stat. § 17.60 Treasury Cash Deposit Trust Fund

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(1) There is created in the State Treasury the Treasury Cash Deposit Trust Fund. Cash deposits made pursuant to s. 17.59 shall be deposited into this fund.(2) Interest earned on cash deposited into this fund shall be prorated and paid to the depositing entities.History.—s. 3, ch.…

Fla. Stat. § 17.61 Chief Financial Officer; powers and duties in the investment of certain funds

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(1) The Chief Financial Officer shall invest all general revenue funds and all the trust funds and all agency funds of each state agency, and of the judicial branch, as defined in s. 216.011, and may, upon request, invest funds of any board, association, or entity created by the …

Fla. Stat. § 17.62 Interest on state moneys deposited; when paid

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Interest on state moneys deposited in qualified public depositories under s. 17.57 shall be payable to the Chief Financial Officer quarterly.History.—s. 4, ch. 4586, 1897; GS 136; RGS 147; CGL 177; s. 1, ch. 65-99; ss. 28, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 81-295; s. 5, ch. 83-122; s. 3,…

Fla. Stat. § 17.63 Chief Financial Officer not to issue evidences of indebtedness

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It is not lawful for the Chief Financial Officer of this state to issue any treasury certificates, or any other evidences of indebtedness, for any purpose whatever, and the Chief Financial Officer is prohibited from issuing the same.History.—s. 2, ch. 1737, 1870; RS 130; GS 138; …

Fla. Stat. § 17.64 Division of Treasury to make reproductions of certain warrants, records, and documents

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(1) Electronic images, photographs, microphotographs, or reproductions on film of warrants, vouchers, or checks are deemed to be original records for all purposes; and any copy or reproduction thereof, duly certified by the Division of Treasury as a true and correct copy or repro…

Fla. Stat. § 17.65 Chief Financial Officer to prescribe forms

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The Chief Financial Officer may prescribe the forms, and the manner of keeping the same, for all receipts, credit advices, abstracts, reports, and other papers furnished the Chief Financial Officer by the officers of this state or other persons or entities as a result of their ha…

Fla. Stat. § 17.66 Securities in book-entry form

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Any security that:(1)(a) Is eligible to be held in book-entry form on the books of the Federal Reserve Book-Entry System; or(b) Is eligible for deposit in a depository trust clearing system established to hold and transfer securities by computerized book-entry systems; and which(…

Fla. Stat. § 17.67 Federal Grants Trust Fund

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(1) The Federal Grants Trust Fund is created within the Department of Financial Services.(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for allowable grant activities funded by restricted program revenues from federal sources. Moneys to be credited…

Fla. Stat. § 17.68 Financial Literacy Program for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

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(1) The Legislature finds that the state has a compelling interest in promoting the economic independence and successful employment of individuals with developmental disabilities as defined in s. 393.063. In comparison with the general population, individuals with developmental d…

Fla. Stat. § 17.69 Federal Tax Liaison

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(1) The Federal Tax Liaison position is created within the department. The purpose of the position is to assist the taxpayers of the state.(2) The Chief Financial Officer shall appoint a Federal Tax Liaison. The Federal Tax Liaison reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer …

Fla. Stat. § 17.71 Indian Gaming Revenue Clearing Trust Fund

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(1) The Indian Gaming Revenue Clearing Trust Fund is created within the Department of Financial Services. The purpose of the trust fund is to act as a depository for a portion of the revenue-sharing payments received by the state under the gaming compact, as the term “compact” is…

Fla. Stat. § 17.72 Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program

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There is established within the department the Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program yield benefits from the acceptance of payment stablecoins as a form of payment for governmental fees through this volunta…

Fla. Stat. § 19.12 Collection and publication of statistics

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The Commissioner of Agriculture shall arrange and adopt some plan for collecting and publishing agricultural, horticultural, pomological, and farm statistics in connection with the commissioner’s annual report, in such form and numbers as he or she may deem best, or the financial…

Fla. Stat. § 19.14 Oath of office

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The Commissioner of Agriculture shall, before he or she enters upon the duties of office, take the oath of office prescribed by the constitution of the state.History.—s. 3, ch. 54, 1845; s. 3, ch. 236, 1849; RS 145; s. 1, ch. 4962, 1901; GS 155; RGS 166; CGL 198; s. 78, ch. 95-14…

Fla. Stat. § 19.23 Residence and office

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The Commissioner of Agriculture shall reside at the seat of government in this state, and shall keep his or her office in a room in the capitol.History.—s. 1, ch. 54, 1845; s. 2, ch. 1822, 1870; ch. 1845, 1871; RS 152; GS 162; RGS 174; CGL 206; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 79, ch. 9…

Fla. Stat. § 19.52 Stamps or tags

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Whenever under the law, stamps are now required to be used in connection with inspection fees, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is authorized to use and direct the use of either stamps or tags as it shall determine to be for the best interest of the state, and …

Fla. Stat. § 19.54 Nathan Mayo Building

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The name of the state chemistry building in Tallahassee, Florida, is designated and declared to be “The Nathan Mayo Building,” in tribute to the Honorable Nathan Mayo, Commissioner of Agriculture of the state.History.—s. 1, ch. 22590, 1945.

Fla. Stat. § 20.02 Declaration of policy

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(1) The State Constitution contemplates the separation of powers within state government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the government. The legislative branch has the broad purpose of determining policies and programs and reviewing program performance.…

Fla. Stat. § 20.03 Definitions

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To provide uniform nomenclature throughout the structure of the executive branch, the following definitions apply:(1) “Agency,” as the context requires, means an official, officer, commission, authority, council, committee, department, division, bureau, board, section, or another…

Fla. Stat. § 20.04 Structure of executive branch

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1The executive branch of state government is structured as follows:(1) The department is the principal administrative unit of the executive branch. Each department must bear a title beginning with the words “State of Florida” and continuing with “Department of .”(2) For field ope…

Fla. Stat. § 20.05 Heads of departments; powers and duties

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(1) Each head of a department, subject to the allotment of executive power under Article IV of the State Constitution, and except as otherwise provided by law, must:(a) Plan, direct, coordinate, and execute the powers, duties, and functions vested in that department or vested in …

Fla. Stat. § 20.051 Review of programs

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(1) To achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness of government as intended by s. 6, Art. IV of the State Constitution, and to promote quality management and accountability as required in s. 19, Art. III of the State Constitution, all programs, functions, and entities must be r…

Fla. Stat. § 20.052 Advisory bodies, commissions, boards; establishment

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Each advisory body, commission, board of trustees, or any other collegial body created by specific statutory enactment as an adjunct to an executive agency must be established, evaluated, or maintained in accordance with the following provisions:(1) It may be created only when it…

Fla. Stat. § 20.055 Agency inspectors general

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(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Agency head” means the Governor, a Cabinet officer, or a secretary or executive director as those terms are defined in s. 20.03, the chair of the Public Service Commission, the Director of the Office of Insurance Regulation of the Financ…

Fla. Stat. § 20.057 Interagency agreements to delete duplication of inspections

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(1) The Governor shall direct any department, the head of which is an officer or board appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Governor, to enter into an interagency agreement to eliminate duplication of inspections among departments that inspect the same type of facility…

Fla. Stat. § 20.058 Citizen support and direct-support organizations

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(1) By August 1 of each year, a citizen support organization or direct-support organization created or authorized pursuant to law or executive order and created, approved, or administered by an agency, shall submit the following information to the appropriate agency:(a) The name,…

Fla. Stat. § 20.06 Method of reorganization

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The executive branch of state government shall be reorganized by transferring the specified agencies, programs, and functions to other specified departments, commissions, or offices. Such a transfer does not affect the validity of any judicial or administrative proceeding pending…

Fla. Stat. § 20.10 Department of State

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There is created a Department of State.(1) The head of the Department of State is the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary of State shal…

Fla. Stat. § 20.104 Clearing Funds Trust Fund

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(1) The Clearing Funds Trust Fund is created within the Department of State.(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to account for collections pending distribution to lawful recipients. Funds shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation…

Fla. Stat. § 20.105 Federal Grants Trust Fund

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(1) The Federal Grants Trust Fund is created within the Department of State.(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for allowable grant activities funded by restricted program revenues from federal sources. Moneys to be credited to the trust…

Fla. Stat. § 20.106 Land Acquisition Trust Fund within Department of State

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(1) The Land Acquisition Trust Fund is created within the Department of State. The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds received from the Land Acquisition Trust Fund within the Department of Environmental Protection and for expenditure of such funds for the…

Fla. Stat. § 20.11 Department of Legal Affairs

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There is created a Department of Legal Affairs. The head of the Department of Legal Affairs is the Attorney General.History.—s. 11, ch. 69-106; ss. 1, 2, ch. 77-105.

Fla. Stat. § 20.111 Operating Trust Fund

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(1) The Operating Trust Fund is created within the Department of Legal Affairs.(2) The fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for program operations funded by program revenues. Funds shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation or an appr…