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Urging Florida residents to remain vigilant as National Preparedness Month kicks off this week and two named storms, Earl and Fiona, threaten the southern United States, Florida CFO Alex Sink launched a new disaster preparedness video at www.MyFloridaCFO.com to provide timely information Floridians can use to protect their families and their homes.
Florida CFO Alex Sink announced today that she has directed her Bureau of Auditing to perform a comprehensive audit of the Department of Management Services’ fixed capital outlay project for the construction of the new First District Court of Appeals courthouse.
Florida CFO Alex Sink’s Bureau of Unclaimed Property netted over $1.1 million for the second consecutive year at the annual unclaimed property auction held Saturday, August 21 in Orlando.

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The Florida Division of Agent and Agency Services is now making license identifications available electronically for insurance agents, adjusters and other licensees. The move will save taxpayers an estimated $420,000 a year, Alex Sink, the state’s chief financial officer, said in a release.
State Fire Marshall Alex Sink gathered with fire chiefs at the capitol Tuesday to warn Floridians about using fireworks safely this Independence Day weekend. The message of the day was responsibility. When used safely by adults, the chiefs say everyone can have fun on the 4th of July, without anyone having to go to the hospital.
“During this disaster and tough economic climate, every penny counts,” said CFO Alex Sink. “I encourage Gulf residents and businesses to visit www.FLTreasureHunt.org today to see if the state is holding any unclaimed property that may help them weather the economic effects of this disaster.”