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Special District Information Program
Introduction
The Special District Information Program is a state special district clearinghouse and a vital component of Florida's Local Government Financial Reporting System. The program serves many customers - special districts, municipalities, counties, state agencies, the public, and professional organizations - by:
- Administering the Uniform Special District Accountability Act of 1989 (Chapter 189, Florida Statutes - Special Districts: General Provisions)
- Providing technical assistance as it relates to the general requirements of Florida's special
districts. Resources include:
- The Florida Special District Handbook Online, written for special district staff and governing board members
- An annual special district conference cosponsored with the Florida Association of Special Districts
- Continually disseminating, updating, and sharing information about special districts through the Official List of Special Districts Online - a "one-stop shop" source of information about special districts. State agencies and all municipalities and counties must use information produced by this online database to help them coordinate and compile financial information and comply with various state and local reporting requirements.
- Promoting special district accountability by monitoring important financial report filings, assisting state agencies and local governments in collecting delinquent reports, and helping special districts produce reports that have been delinquent
Additional Information
- Jack Gaskins Jr.
- (850) 922-1457
- Fax (850) 410-1555
- jack.gaskins@dca.state.fl.us