The mission of the Local Government Section is to promote the financial integrity and fiscal accountability of Florida’s local government entities.
The deadline for submitting the 2010-2011 Annual Financial Report (AFR) to the Department of Financial Services for local governments is June 30, 2012. The 2011 files are presently available for completion and submission. This new deadline is for all local governments whether a 2011 independent audit was produced or not.
Access to the online AFR submission program, "Local Government Electronic Reporting " (LOGER) system is through the Section's homepage (below). Please forward any questions or password requests to the Section's inbox at localgov@myfloridacfo.com or call 850-413-5571.
The Local Government Section's web-based, AFR system called Local Government Electronic Reporting or LOGER should be used for submitting any AFRs. (User ID and Password required.) Email the Local Government Section at localgov@myfloridacfo.com for ID and password.
2010-2011 Expenditure Accounts
In June of 2009, the Legislature passed
FL Laws
Ch.2009-61 (SB1718) and
FL Laws Ch.2009-204 (SB2108) which changed the responsibilities of
the Article V Section. The Clerks of Court Operations Corporation (CCOC)
is now administratively housed within the Justice Administrative
Commission (JAC). Each clerk is required to prepare a budget request
based on unit cost for each service unit. The unit costs will be
developed by the CCOC in consultation with the Supreme Court, the Chief
Financial Officer (CFO) and representatives from the Legislature. The
CFO will review the proposed unit costs associated with each clerk of
the court’s budget request and make recommendations to the Legislature.
Periodic on-site reviews of the Clerk of the Circuit Courts are
performed to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes. In addition, the
CFO and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, at their discretion, may
request an audit of the CCOC or any clerk of the circuit court.Article V:
