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Jimmy Patronis: Floridians Saw $27 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned in February
Last week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $27 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of February.
Since Patronis took office in 2017, more than...
Jimmy Patronis Wants to Crack Down on ‘GoFundMe’ Style Scams
This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced his support of a new proposal to add required transparency measures in Florida law to protect Floridians from crowdfunding charity scams from companies like...
Jimmy Patronis Returns $26 Million in Unclaimed Property to Floridians in January
This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $26 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of January.
Since Patronis took office in 2017, more than...
Jimmy Patronis Showcases ‘Four Pillars of IRS Protection’
Last week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis hosted a press conference at Restocon in Tampa to highlight his “Four Pillars of IRS Protection” to “safeguard Florida families and businesses from overreach and...
Jimmy Patronis Backs Proposal to Have School Districts Ban Access to TikTok, Social Media...
This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced his support for a proposal from state Rep. Brad Yeager, R-New Port Richey, and state Sen. Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills, that requires Florida school districts...
Jimmy Patronis Backs PTSD Coverage for 911 Dispatchers and Crime Scene Investigators
Last week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis highlighted proposed legislation to provide Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) coverage for Florida’s emergency dispatchers and Crime Scene Investigators (CSI).
In 2018, Patronis...
Jimmy Patronis Issues Directive Stopping ESG Fund Participation for State Retirement Program
This week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a directive barring asset managers within Florida’s deferred compensation program from investing participants’ compensation in financial products associated with Environmental, Societal and Governance (ESG)...
Jimmy Patronis Recognizes Florida Thrift Week
This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a proclamation recognizing the week of January 16, 2023 – January 20, 2023 as Florida Thrift Week.
This proclamation highlights the practice and the benefits...
Jimmy Patronis Urges Floridians to Protect Themselves Against Fraud During Financial Wellness Month
In recognition of January as Financial Wellness Month, last week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis encouraged Floridians to know the warning signs of financial scams and is sharing tips on how to...
Jimmy Patronis Recognizes January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis issued a proclamation recognizing January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month.
The month is an opportunity to highlight the issues faced by Florida...
Jimmy Patronis: $26 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned to Floridians in December
This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $26 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of December.
In 2022, the CFO’s Division of Unclaimed Property...
Jimmy Patronis Vows to Champion Fiscal Conservatism in Tallahassee
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis started his second full term this week and vowed to continue pursuing fiscally conservative policies.
“When I began my path in public service in the great state of...
