Impact Report 2023 3 ABOUT THIS OFFICE The Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office was established in 1838 as a Public Trustee and set in place, at the County level, a system of “checks and balances” to serve the public. The Office of the Clerk and Comptroller is governed by statutory authority to carry out duties and functions, in accordance with law, related to record keeping, information management, and financial management for both the judicial system and County government. Functions and duties vary from state to state. In Florida, specifically in Sarasota County, your Clerk and Comptroller serves as: Clerk of the Circuit and County Court • derives authority from the Florida State Constitution and Florida Law • aids and promotes the judicial process 1 County Recorder • creates a permanent record of all mortgages, liens, deeds and other documents affecting real property • collects the documentary stamp and intangible taxes on behalf of the State of Florida • performs weddings and issues marriage licenses • serves as an acceptance agent for the issuance of passports 2 County Comptroller and Treasurer • accounts for the County’s financial resources • prepares and publishes the Sarasota County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Consolidated Major Revenue and Debt Report and the IMPACT Report • invests County funds 3 County Internal Auditor and Office of Inspector General • establishes compliance testing with internal controls, prioritized using a risk assessment tool • investigates, as a priority over audits, reported complaints of fraud, waste and abuse 4 Ex-Officio Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners • serves as the custodian of the Board’s records • takes official minutes of commission and other board committee meetings • maintains custody of the official seal and administers it according to the law 5 MISSION STATEMENT To Meet the Needs and Exceed the Expectations of Those We Serve, In Fulfilling Our Constitutional Obligations. GOALS Enhances our value to stakeholders Demonstrates exemplary delivery of service Creates a unified, engaged and productive workforce Maximizes financial performance 1 2 3 4 Integrity: Being forthright with strong ethical values Making A Difference: Always going the extra mile Proficiency: Demonstrating knowledge and experience Accountability: Being responsible and answerable for our actions Commitment: Pledged to be consistent and dedicated Trustworthiness: Taking actions that are reliable and responsible I M P A C T CORE VALUES – I.M.P.A.C.T.
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