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FL S1276

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

JD Alexander

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 4 of Article IV of the State Constitution regarding the Chief Financial Officer's duties.

  • Requires the Chief Financial Officer to establish and maintain uniform accounting of funds for the legislative and judicial branches, all state agencies, state universities, colleges, school districts, water management districts, and other local governmental entities.

  • Directs the Chief Financial Officer to supervise all matters pertaining to accounting of funds, except as otherwise provided by law.

  • Authorizes enforcement mechanisms involving financial or budgetary restrictions to ensure compliance with accounting procedures and financial requirements, as provided by general law.

  • Designates the collection, maintenance, and availability of accurate, verifiable, and auditable state and local government financial information as a paramount duty of the state.

Legislative Description

Duties of the Chief Financial Officer

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Governmental Oversight and Accountability3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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