Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement regarding the news that Sen. Dorothy Hukill (R-Port Orange) has passed away. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis on the Passing of Sen. Dorothy Hukill
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CFO Jimmy Patronis: First Responders’ Access to Mental Health Benefits Starts TODAY
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on the day Senate Bill 376, mental health benefits for first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), goes into effect. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: First Responders’ Access to Mental Health Benefits Starts TODAY
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Start Now to Stop Student Loan Debt
Data now shows that student loan debt is a $1.5 trillion crisis, with an average student in the Class of 2016 owing more than $37,000 and a default rate of more than 10 percent. In light of these harrowing statistics, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis reminds Florida families to plan ahead for college by utilizing the Florida Prepaid College Program and urges the Florida legislature to keep college tuition rates low. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Start Now to Stop Student Loan Debt
CFO Jimmy Patronis: PTSD Training Critical for Our First Responders
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis announced today the launch of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) training materials on mental health awareness, prevention, mitigation, and treatment for first responder employers such as local police or fire departments. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: PTSD Training Critical for Our First Responders
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Tax Transparency Initiative Brings Predictably to Florida Property Taxes
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced today his new “Tax Transparency” initiative and launched a website to help inform Floridians of potential increases in their property taxes. The newly created page includes county-level data on 2019 proposed property tax rates compared to last year’s rates, as well as water management and school district tax rate information. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Tax Transparency Initiative Brings Predictably to Florida Property Taxes
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $58 Million in Safety Funding Must Go to Florida Schools
In response to Gov. Rick Scott’s letter to the legislature urging the Florida House and Senate to send the remaining $58 million from the guardian program to the Legislative Budget Commission so school districts can access these dollars for safety measures, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis released the following statement: [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: $58 Million in Safety Funding Must Go to Florida Schools
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Interim Chair for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued the following statement on the resignation of Chris Gardner, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s Board of Governors Chairman, and announces the appointment of an interim chair. Per Florida Statute, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer appoints the chair of the Citizens Board. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Interim Chair for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors
CFO Jimmy Patronis: New Facebook Scam Could Cost You
Facebook has been looking to expand its business through partnerships with financial institutions across the nation to gain access to some of your financial data, including card transactions and checking account balances for customer service functions in the Messenger app. While this may add convenience to banking and other financial transactions, it could make your financial information vulnerable. A current scam includes criminals cloning accounts of your family and friends to steal photos and personal information, this move could put your financial information at risk. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: New Facebook Scam Could Cost You
CFO Jimmy Patronis: $1 Million in Unclaimed Property for Florida Schools
As the new school year begins, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) directed his Division of Unclaimed Property to work with Florida’s schools and school districts to reunite unclaimed property held for public and private K-12 schools, school boards, and districts in the state. This new “Back to School” unclaimed property initiative includes more than 4,600 unclaimed property accounts for schools and school entities. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: $1 Million in Unclaimed Property for Florida Schools
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Insurance Fraud Charges Filed in Williams Murder Case
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis’ office charged Denise Williams with three counts of insurance fraud greater than $100,000, all first-degree felonies. In May, CFO Patronis directed his Division of Investigative and Forensic Services to investigate life insurance fraud relating to Mike Williams’ disappearance nearly two decades ago. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Insurance Fraud Charges Filed in Williams Murder Case
