Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump on the need for the immediate repeal of an Obama-era regulation that has roadblocked states from reuniting unclaimed savings bonds with their rightful owners or heirs, many of whom are members of our Greatest Generation. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis to President Donald Trump: Remove Obama-Era Roadblocks Impacting Unclaimed Property
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CFO Jimmy Patronis: Congress Must Act to Reauthorize Flood Insurance Program
With the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services holding a hearing this week on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis urged federal leaders to reauthorize the Florida subsidized program. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Congress Must Act to Reauthorize Flood Insurance Program
CFO Jimmy Patronis to DNA Testing Companies: Stop Sharing Health Data Immediately
In response to the news that FamilyTreeDNA shared genetic data with the FBI and that 23andMe will profit off genetic data by inking a deal with pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis called on DNA-testing companies like 23andMe, FamilyTreeDNA, and Ancestry to treat DNA as a medical record before sharing genetic data. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis to DNA Testing Companies: Stop Sharing Health Data Immediately
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Law Enforcement Animals Protect Us, We Must Protect Them
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis testified today in front of the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee in support of Senate Bill 96, an effort to protect police, fire, search and rescue dogs, and police horses.
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said, “I was proud today to stand in front of the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee with a critical member of our law enforcement team, Ginger, an Accelerant Detection K9. Ginger works on the front lines helping my fraud detectives apprehend arsonists in Florida. I fully support Senate Bill 96 and thank Senator Bean for his efforts to protect these highly-trained law enforcement animals.”
About CFO Jimmy Patronis
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet, who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and Twitter (@FLDFS).
CFO Jimmy Patronis to Speak in Support of Law Enforcement Animal Protections at the Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting
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Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis will address the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee TODAY, March 11, 2019, in support of protections for law enforcement animals. The meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. EST. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis to Speak in Support of Law Enforcement Animal Protections at the Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Fighting for Florida’s Firefighters
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis today joined Senator Anitere Flores for a press conference to highlight the need for cancer coverage for Florida’s firefighters. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Fighting for Florida’s Firefighters
CFO Jimmy Patronis to Discuss Need for Firefighter Cancer Coverage at Florida Senate Committee on Community Affairs
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Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis will discuss the need for firefighter cancer coverage at the Florida Senate Committee on Community Affairs TODAY, March 5, 2019. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis to Discuss Need for Firefighter Cancer Coverage at Florida Senate Committee on Community Affairs
CFO Jimmy Patronis to Testify on Assignment of Benefits Abuse at Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Meeting
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Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis will testify on Assignment of Benefits abuse TODAY, March 4, 2019, at the Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Meeting. The meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. EST. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis to Testify on Assignment of Benefits Abuse at Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Meeting
CFO Jimmy Patronis Spearheading Fraud Free Florida Initiative
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today launched Fraud Free Florida, a new initiative aimed at better coordinating collective investigative efforts to protect Florida’s large population, especially seniors, from scam artists. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Spearheading Fraud Free Florida Initiative
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Insurance Fraud Detectives to Investigate Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad
In light of the recent arrest of Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad on charges of practicing medicine without a license, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today announced he has directed his fraud detectives to investigate any alleged insurance fraud relating to Massad. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Insurance Fraud Detectives to Investigate Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad
