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FL Stat § 16.557 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 16 - Attorney General|16.557 - Crime Stoppers Organizations; Disclosure of Privileged Communications or Protected Information; Civil Immunity; Use.

16.557 Crime stoppers organizations; disclosure of privileged communications or protected information; civil immunity; use.—(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Crime stoppers organization” means a private not-for-profit organization that collects and expends donations for rewards to persons who report to the organization information concerning criminal activity, and forwards that information to appropriate law enforcement agencies.(b) “Privileged communication” means the act of providing information to a crime stoppers organization for the purpose of reporting alleged criminal activity.(c) “Protected information” includes the identity of a person who engages in privileged communication with a crime stoppers organization and any records, recordings, oral or written statements, papers, documents, or other tangible items provided to or collected by a crime stoppers organization, a law enforcement crime stoppers coordinator or his or her staff, or a law enforcement agency in connection with such privileged communication.(2)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person who knowingly and willfully attempts to obtain, obtains, or discloses a privileged communication, protected information, or information concerning a privileged communication or protected information commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(b) This subsection does not apply to:1. The person who provides the privileged communication or protected information;2. An employee, board member, or volunteer of a crime stoppers organization while acting in the course and scope of his or her duties or functions;3. A law enforcement officer or an employee of a law enforcement agency or the Department of Legal Affairs when he or she is acting within the scope of his or her official duties; or4. A person complying with criminal discovery rules.(c) This subsection does not limit the right of any criminal defendant to criminal discovery.(3) A person who, in the course and scope of his or her duties or functions, receives, forwards, or acts on a privileged communication is immune from civil liability for damages resulting from an act or omission in the performance of his or her duties or functions unless the act or omission was intentional or grossly negligent.History.—s. 2, ch. 2019-167; s. 1, ch. 2021-21.
FL Stat § 16.57 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 16 - Attorney General|16.57 - Office of Civil Rights.

16.57 Office of Civil Rights.—There is created in the Department of Legal Affairs an Office of Civil Rights. The office may investigate and initiate actions authorized by chapter 760. In investigating violations of constitutional and statutory rights under chapter 760, the Attorney General may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses or matter, and collect evidence.History.—s. 5, ch. 91-74; s. 3, ch. 2003-396.
FL Stat § 16.59 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 16 - Attorney General|16.59 - Medicaid Fraud Control.

16.59 Medicaid fraud control.—The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is created in the Department of Legal Affairs to investigate all violations of s. 409.920 and any criminal violations discovered during the course of those investigations. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit may refer any criminal violation so uncovered to the appropriate prosecuting authority. The offices of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, the Agency for Health Care Administration Medicaid program integrity program, and the Divisions of Investigative and Forensic Services and Public Assistance Fraud within the Department of Financial Services shall, to the extent possible, be collocated; however, positions dedicated to Medicaid managed care fraud within the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit shall be collocated with the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services. The Agency for Health Care Administration, the Department of Legal Affairs, and the Divisions of Investigative and Forensic Services and Public Assistance Fraud within the Department of Financial Services shall conduct joint training and other joint activities designed to increase communication and coordination in recovering overpayments.History.—s. 2, ch. 94-251; s. 1, ch. 96-331; s. 1, ch. 2002-400; s. 6, ch. 2010-144; s. 7, ch. 2016-165.
FL Stat § 16.60 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 16 - Attorney General|16.60 - Public Records Mediation Program Within the Office of the Attorney General; Creation; Duties.

16.60 Public records mediation program within the Office of the Attorney General; creation; duties.—(1) As used in this section, “mediation” means a process whereby a neutral third person, called the mediator, acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. It is a formal, nonadversarial process that has the objective of helping the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable, voluntary agreement. In mediation, decisionmaking authority rests with the parties. The role of the mediator includes, but is not limited to, assisting the parties in identifying issues, fostering joint problem solving, and exploring settlement alternatives.(2) The public records mediation program is created within the Office of the Attorney General.(3) The Office of the Attorney General shall:(a) Employ one or more mediators to mediate disputes involving access to public records. A person may not be employed by the department as a mediator unless that person is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.(b) Recommend to the Legislature needed legislation governing access to public records.(c) Assist the Department of State in preparing training seminars regarding access to public records.(4) This section is intended to provide a method for resolving disputes relating to public records, and is intended to be supplemental to, not a substitution for, the other powers given to the Attorney General by law.History.—s. 4, ch. 95-296; s. 3, ch. 2000-158; s. 2, ch. 2000-324; s. 13, ch. 2012-116.
FL Stat § 16.62 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 16 - Attorney General|16.62 - Recognition and Awards.

16.62 Recognition and awards.—In addition to expenditures separately authorized by law, the Department of Legal Affairs may expend no more than $20,000 annually to support costs associated with the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Recognition and Awards Program and the Victims Services Recognition and Awards Program.History.—s. 2, ch. 2015-92.
FL Stat § 16.714 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 16 - Attorney General|16.714 - Florida Gaming Control Commission Background Screening Requirements; Investigations by the Division of Gaming Enforcement.

16.714 Florida Gaming Control Commission background screening requirements; investigations by the Division of Gaming Enforcement.—(1) LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENINGS.—The Department of Law Enforcement shall, at the request of the Division of Gaming Enforcement, perform a level 2 background screening pursuant to chapter 435 on an employee of the division and on any other employee of the commission for which the commission deems a level 2 background screening necessary, including applicants for employment. The commission shall reimburse the Department of Law Enforcement for the actual costs of such investigations.(2) LEVEL 1 BACKGROUND SCREENINGS.—The Department of Law Enforcement shall, at the request of the division, perform a level 1 background screening pursuant to chapter 435 on any employee of the commission, including applicants for employment, who is not listed in subsection (1).(3) INVESTIGATIONS.—The division shall conduct investigations of members and employees of the commission, including applicants for contract or employment, as are necessary to ensure the security and integrity of gaming operations in this state. The commission may require persons subject to such investigations to provide such information, including fingerprints, as is needed by the Department of Law Enforcement for processing or as is otherwise necessary to facilitate access to state and federal criminal history information.History.—s. 6, ch. 2021-269.
FL Stat § 16.716 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 16 - Attorney General|16.716 - Florida Gaming Control Commission Public Records and Public Meetings Exemptions.

16.716 Florida Gaming Control Commission public records and public meetings exemptions.—(1)(a) Any information obtained by the Florida Gaming Control Commission which is exempt or confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) or s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution shall retain its exempt or confidential and exempt status. The information may be released by the commission, upon written request, to an agency, as defined in s. 119.011, or a governmental entity in the performance of the commission’s official duties and responsibilities. An agency or a governmental entity receiving such information from the commission shall maintain the exempt or confidential and exempt status of the information.(b)1. Any portion of a meeting of the commission during which information that is exempt or confidential and exempt is discussed is exempt from s. 286.011 and s. 24(b), Art. I of the State Constitution.a. The chair of the commission shall advise the commission at a public meeting that, in connection with the performance of a commission duty, it is necessary that the commission hear or discuss information that is exempt or confidential and exempt.b. The chair’s declaration of necessity for closure and the specific reasons for such necessity shall be stated in writing in a record that shall be a public record and shall be filed with the official records of the commission.c. The entire closed session shall be recorded. The recording shall include the times of commencement and termination of the closed session, all discussion and proceedings, and the names of all persons present. No portion of the session may be off the record. Such recording shall be maintained by the commission.2. Only members of the commission, Department of Legal Affairs staff, or commission staff supporting the commission’s function and other persons whose presence is necessary for the presentation of exempt or confidential and exempt information shall be allowed to attend the exempted portions of the commission meetings. The commission shall ensure that any closure of its meetings as authorized by this paragraph is limited so that the general policy of this state in favor of public meetings is maintained.3. A recording of, and any minutes and records generated during, that portion of a commission meeting which is closed to the public pursuant to this paragraph are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until such time as the information is no longer exempt or confidential and exempt.(2) This section is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15 and is repealed on October 2, 2026, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.History.—s. 1, ch. 2021-270.
FL Stat § 17.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 17 - Chief Financial Officer|17.001 - Chief Financial Officer.

17.001 Chief Financial Officer.—As provided in s. 4(c), Art. IV of the State Constitution, the Chief Financial Officer is the chief fiscal officer of the state and is responsible for settling and approving accounts against the state and keeping all state funds and securities.History.—s. 12, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 17.002 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 17 - Chief Financial Officer|17.002 - Definition.

17.002 Definition.—For the purposes of this chapter, the term “department” means the Department of Financial Services.History.—s. 13, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 17.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 17 - Chief Financial Officer|17.011 - Assistant Chief Financial Officer.

17.011 Assistant Chief Financial Officer.—The Chief Financial Officer of the state may appoint an assistant Chief Financial Officer to hold office during the pleasure of the Chief Financial Officer.History.—s. 2, ch. 67-424; s. 14, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 17.02 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 17 - Chief Financial Officer|17.02 - Place of Residence and Office.

17.02 Place of residence and office.—The Chief Financial Officer shall reside at the seat of government of this state and shall hold office in a room in the capitol.History.—s. 2, ch. 8, 1845; ch. 1845, 1871; RS 94; GS 98; RGS 111; CGL 141; s. 53, ch. 95-147; s. 15, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 17.03 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 17 - Chief Financial Officer|17.03 - To Audit Claims Against the State.

17.03 To audit claims against the state.—(1) The Chief Financial Officer of this state, using generally accepted auditing procedures for testing or sampling, shall examine, audit, and settle all accounts, claims, and demands, whatsoever, against the state, arising under any law or resolution of the Legislature, and issue a warrant directing the payment out of the State Treasury of such amount as he or she allows thereon.(2) The Chief Financial Officer may establish dollar thresholds applicable to each invoice amount and other criteria for testing or sampling invoices on a preaudit and postaudit basis. The Chief Financial Officer may revise such thresholds and other criteria for an agency or the unit of any agency as he or she deems appropriate.(3) The Chief Financial Officer may adopt and disseminate to the agencies procedural and documentation standards for payment requests and may provide training and technical assistance to the agencies for these standards.(4) The Chief Financial Officer shall have the legal duty of delivering all state warrants and shall be charged with the official responsibility of the protection and security of the state warrants while in his or her custody. The Chief Financial Officer may delegate this authority to other state agencies or officers.History.—s. 1, ch. 146, 1848; RS 95; GS 99; RGS 112; CGL 142; s. 1, ch. 71-173; s. 1, ch. 79-95; s. 1, ch. 83-132; s. 54, ch. 95-147; s. 1, ch. 95-312; s. 1, ch. 97-96; s. 16, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 17.031 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 17 - Chief Financial Officer|17.031 - Security of Chief Financial Officer’s Office.

17.031 Security of Chief Financial Officer’s office.—The Chief Financial Officer may engage the full-time services of two law enforcement officers, with power of arrest, to prevent all acts of a criminal nature directed at the property in the custody or control of the Chief Financial Officer. While so assigned, such officers shall be under the direction and supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, and their salaries and expenses shall be paid from the general fund of the office of Chief Financial Officer.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-174; s. 17, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 17.0315 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 17 - Chief Financial Officer|17.0315 - Financial and Cash Management System; Task Force.

17.0315 Financial and cash management system; task force.—(1) The Chief Financial Officer, as the constitutional officer responsible for settling and approving accounts against the state and keeping all state funds pursuant to s. 4, Art. IV of the State Constitution, is the head of and shall appoint members to a task force established to develop a strategic business plan for a successor financial and cash management system. The task force shall include the state chief information officer and the director of the Office of Policy and Budget in the Executive Office of the Governor. Any member of the task force may appoint a designee.(2) The strategic business plan for a successor financial and cash management system must:(a) Permit proper disbursement and auditing controls consistent with the respective constitutional duties of the Chief Financial Officer and the Legislature;(b) Promote transparency in the accounting of public funds;(c) Provide timely and accurate recording of financial transactions by agencies and their professional staffs;(d) Support executive reporting and data analysis requirements;(e) Be capable of interfacing with other systems providing human resource services, procuring goods and services, and providing other enterprise functions;(f) Be capable of interfacing with the existing legislative appropriations, planning, and budgeting systems;(g) Be coordinated with the information technology strategy development efforts of the Department of Management Services;(h) Be coordinated with the revenue estimating conference process as supported by the Office of Economic and Demographic Research; and(i) Address other such issues as the Chief Financial Officer identifies.(3) State agency administrative services directors, finance and accounting officers, and budget directors within all branches of state government shall fully cooperate with the task force in its development of the strategic plan. The task force shall submit to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a strategic business plan that includes, but is not limited to:(a) Identifying problems and opportunities imposed by current law and the current administration with respect to existing state accounting and cash management systems;(b) Providing developmental solutions to known failures, including, but not limited to, those identified by external review and audit reports;(c) Recommending business processes, requirements, and governance structure to support a standardized statewide accounting and cash management system;(d) Evaluating alternative funding approaches to equitably distribute common accounting infrastructure costs across all participating users; and(e) Providing an enterprise-wide work product that can be used as the basis for a revised competitive procurement process for the implementation of a successor system.History.—s. 1, ch. 2008-132; s. 3, ch. 2010-5; s. 22, ch. 2014-221; s. 13, ch. 2019-118.
FL Stat § 17.04 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 17 - Chief Financial Officer|17.04 - To Audit and Adjust Accounts of Officers and Those Indebted to the State.

17.04 To audit and adjust accounts of officers and those indebted to the state.—The Chief Financial Officer, using generally accepted auditing procedures for testing or sampling, shall examine, audit, adjust, and settle the accounts of all the officers of this state, and any other person in anywise entrusted with, or who may have received any property, funds, or moneys of this state, or who may be in anywise indebted or accountable to this state for any property, funds, or moneys, and require such officer or persons to render full accounts thereof, and to yield up such property or funds according to law, or pay such moneys into the treasury of this state, or to such officer or agent of the state as may be appointed to receive the same, and on failure so to do, to cause to be instituted and prosecuted proceedings, criminal or civil, at law or in equity, against such persons, according to law. The Chief Financial Officer may conduct investigations within or outside of this state as it deems necessary to aid in the enforcement of this section. If during an investigation the Chief Financial Officer has reason to believe that any criminal statute of this state has or may have been violated, the Chief Financial Officer shall refer any records tending to show such violation to state or federal law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies and shall provide investigative assistance to those agencies as required.History.—s. 4, ch. 8, 1845; RS 96; GS 100; RGS 113; CGL 143; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 95-312; s. 1, ch. 95-426; s. 18, ch. 2003-261; s. 1, ch. 2016-165.
FL Stat § 17.0401 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 17 - Chief Financial Officer|17.0401 - Confidentiality of Information Relating to Financial Investigations.

17.0401 Confidentiality of information relating to financial investigations.—Except as otherwise provided by this section, information relative to an investigation conducted by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to s. 17.04, including any consumer complaint, is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until the investigation is completed or ceases to be active. Any information relating to an investigation conducted pursuant to s. 17.04 shall remain confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution after the investigation is completed or ceases to be active if the Chief Financial Officer submits the information to any law enforcement or prosecutorial agency for further investigation. Such information shall remain confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until that agency’s investigation is completed or ceases to be active. For purposes of this section, an investigation shall be considered “active” so long as the Chief Financial Officer or any law enforcement or prosecutorial agency is proceeding with reasonable dispatch and has a reasonable good faith belief that the investigation may lead to the filing of an administrative, civil, or criminal proceeding. This section shall not be construed to prohibit disclosure of information that is required by law to be filed with the Department of Financial Services or the Office of Financial Regulation and that, but for the investigation, would otherwise be subject to public disclosure. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Chief Financial Officer from providing information to any law enforcement or prosecutorial agency. Any law enforcement or prosecutorial agency receiving confidential information from the Chief Financial Officer in connection with its official duties shall maintain the confidentiality of the information as provided for in this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 95-425; s. 3, ch. 96-406; s. 19, ch. 2003-261; s. 2, ch. 2016-165.
FL Stat § 17.0415 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 17 - Chief Financial Officer|17.0415 - Transfer and Assignment of Claims.

17.0415 Transfer and assignment of claims.—In order to facilitate their collection from third parties, the Chief Financial Officer may authorize the assignment of claims among the state, its agencies, and its subdivisions, whether arising from criminal, civil, or other judgments in state or federal court. The state, its agencies, and its subdivisions, may assign claims under such terms as are mutually acceptable to the Chief Financial Officer and the assignee and assignor. The assigned claim may be enforced as a setoff to any claim against the state, its agencies, or its subdivisions, by garnishment or in the same manner as a judgment in a civil action. Claims against the state, its agencies, and its subdivisions resulting from the condemnation of property protected by the provisions of s. 4, Art. X of the State Constitution are not subject to setoff pursuant to this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 91-209; s. 21, ch. 2003-261.