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Scott Fennell Joins DFS as Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Posted on September 26, 2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – CFO Jimmy Patronis today announced that Scott Fennell has joined the Department of Financial Services as Deputy Chief Financial Officer over operations. In this capacity, Fennell will oversee the State of Florida’s accounting and auditing responsibilities, as well as the Department’s $299 million-dollar budget. Fennell most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Enterprise Florida, Inc.

 CFO Patronis said, “Scott brings years of experience in managing multi-million dollar budgets to our Department, as well as vast knowledge of state government and the legislative process, making him a valued addition to our team. His skill set will undoubtedly help carry our agency into the future on solid financial footing.”

 Fennell joins the Department following nearly nine months of service as Enterprise Florida’s Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for leading the agency’s organizational and financial operations. Before joining Enterprise Florida, he spent four years at Career Source Florida, Inc., where he served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. In that role, Fennell was responsible for the success of Florida’s 24 local workforce boards, as well as the agency’s $300 million-dollar budget. 

 Positions with the Florida Auditor General, the Executive Office of the Governor, and the Florida House of Representatives round out Fennell’s extensive work history.

 His first day on the job was Monday, September 25.

Filed Under: Soup Du Jour Tagged With: Department of Financial Services, Jimmy Patronis, Scott Fennell

CFO Atwater Invites Capitol Kids to Play “Money-opolis”

Posted on April 26, 2017

MEDIA ADVISORY

CFO Atwater Invites Capitol Kids to Play “Money-opolis”
on Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day

CFO Jeff Atwater today announced that the Department of Financial Services’ Division of Consumer Services will participate in the Department of Economic Opportunity’s annual Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day event hosted at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.
To educate and entertain the children of Capitol employees ages 8-18, the Department will host a giant-sized game of “Money-opolis” for all to enjoy. This larger-than-life take on the classic board game Monopoly was developed as an opportunity to engage children in a way that also teaches them financial literacy skills.
WHAT: “Money-opolis” at Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day Event
WHEN: Thursday, April 27, 2017
10:00 am to 1:00 pm EST
WHERE: Florida Capitol Building
22nd Floor
400 S. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Fla. 32399

Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, a statewide elected official, oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Atwater’s priorities include fighting financial fraud, abuse and waste in government, reducing government spending and regulatory burdens that chase away businesses, and providing transparency and accountability in spending. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and Twitter (@FLDFS).

Filed Under: Soup Du Jour Tagged With: Capitol Kids, CFO Jeff Atwater, Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services, Money-opolis, Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day

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