Finance Division

The Finance Division is responsible for overseeing the fiscal management of the Sheriff's Office,  ensuring compliance with  Florida Statute Chapter 30, Chapter 129, and Chapter 218, as well as generally accepted accounting principles.

Chief Financial Officer

 The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overseeing the financial operations, management, and compliance of the Sheriff’s Office. Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring compliance with fiscal policies, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Analyzing financial data to provide recommendations for fiscal decision-making
  • Developing long-term financial planning strategies
  • Preparing the annual budget and the annual financial statements.
  • Reporting all fiscal matters directly to the Sheriff

Assistant Director of Finance

The Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing various financial operations within the Sheriff’s Office. Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing finance staff and supporting daily accounting functions
  • Assisting with the development of financial policies and procedures
  • Overseeing accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger processes
  • Overseeing the Self-Insurance Fund activity
  • Assisting the CFO with budget preparation and financial reporting

Budgeted Revenues

All budgeted revenues approved by the Board of County Commissioners are managed within the General Fund, which has a budget of $109,694,732 for Fiscal Year 2025. In addition to the General Fund, the division oversees the:

  • 14 Agency Funds
  • 4 Trust or Private Purpose Funds
  • 1 Internal Service Fund
  • 15 Special Revenue Funds

General Ledger

Funds received at the Sheriff's Office are classified in the General Ledger according to source and function and consist primarily of budget draws, fees for services, reimbursements of expenditures, and interest earned. These revenues are recorded in the various funds and accrued at the fiscal year-end.

Payroll

The payroll section of the Finance Division consists of a Payroll Supervisor and a Payroll Coordinator. Payroll is processed for over 600 employees monthly in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and union contracts. This process includes adjustments for merit increases, promotions, shift differential, on-call pay, and transfers.

Payroll deductions, including retirement contributions, Social Security (FICA), and income tax withholding (IRS regulations), are handled individually for each employee. All payroll changes are implemented per the Sheriff’s Office Standard Operating Procedures and applicable laws.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

The accounts payable and receivable team consists of an Accounts Payable Coordinator and an Accounts Receivable/ Special Funds Coordinator. The Accounts Payable Coordinator processes vendor payments following the agency’s standard operating procedures. Expenditures are allocated to the appropriate fund, function, and cost center within the relevant fiscal year.

The Accounts Receivable/Special Funds Coordinator is responsible for managing various Agency Funds and Trust Funds. This position oversees the Law Enforcement Education Trust Fund, which funds law enforcement training and travel. Additionally, the coordinator is responsible for depositing and tracking incoming payments.

Grants

The Grants Administrator oversees all aspects of the agency’s grants to ensure compliance with funding requirements and internal policies.  This position is responsible for identifying, researching and applying for grant opportunities to support agency programs and initiatives. The Grants Administrator collaborates with various departments to coordinate grant applications, ensure proper use of funds, and adherence to grant guidelines.