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The 2024 Florida Statutes (including 2025 Special Session C)

Title IV
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Chapter 17
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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F.S. 17.03
17.03 To audit claims against the state.
(1) The Chief Financial Officer of this state, using generally accepted auditing procedures for testing or sampling, shall examine, audit, and settle all accounts, claims, and demands, whatsoever, against the state, arising under any law or resolution of the Legislature, and issue a warrant directing the payment out of the State Treasury of such amount as he or she allows thereon.
(2) The Chief Financial Officer may establish dollar thresholds applicable to each invoice amount and other criteria for testing or sampling invoices on a preaudit and postaudit basis. The Chief Financial Officer may revise such thresholds and other criteria for an agency or the unit of any agency as he or she deems appropriate.
(3) The Chief Financial Officer may adopt and disseminate to the agencies procedural and documentation standards for payment requests and may provide training and technical assistance to the agencies for these standards.
(4) The Chief Financial Officer shall have the legal duty of delivering all state warrants and shall be charged with the official responsibility of the protection and security of the state warrants while in his or her custody. The Chief Financial Officer may delegate this authority to other state agencies or officers.
History.s. 1, ch. 146, 1848; RS 95; GS 99; RGS 112; CGL 142; s. 1, ch. 71-173; s. 1, ch. 79-95; s. 1, ch. 83-132; s. 54, ch. 95-147; s. 1, ch. 95-312; s. 1, ch. 97-96; s. 16, ch. 2003-261.

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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 17.03

Total Results: 46

Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida v. United States

566 F.3d 1257, 39 Envtl. L. Rep. (Envtl. Law Inst.) 20097, 68 ERC (BNA) 1929, 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 9715, 2009 WL 1199871

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 5, 2009 | Docket: 2041699

Cited 111 times | Published

or sheltering." 16 U.S.C. § 1532(19); 50 C.F.R. § 17.3. Section 7(a)(2) requires every federal agency

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, in Its Corporate Capacity v. Jack H. Harrison and Frederick G. Rixey

735 F.2d 408, 1984 U.S. App. LEXIS 20971

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 29, 1984 | Docket: 247349

Cited 88 times | Published

See K. Davis, Administrative Law Treatise § 17.03 at 252 (Supp.1982). Courts have been reluctant

Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida v. USA

716 F.3d 535, 43 Envtl. L. Rep. (Envtl. Law Inst.) 20119, 2013 WL 1984423, 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 9756

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 15, 2013 | Docket: 615066

Cited 66 times | Published

including breeding, feeding or sheltering.” 50 C.F.R. § 17.3(c) (2006). To comply with the ESA, the Corps

Pickens v. Hollowell

59 F.3d 1203, 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 20222, 1995 WL 415556

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 31, 1995 | Docket: 1235278

Cited 65 times | Published

publicly a resident within” Georgia. Ga.Code Ann. § 17-3-2(1) (Michie 1990); see Danuel v. State,

Kennan Ex Rel. Kennan v. Dow Chemical Co.

717 F. Supp. 799, 1989 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 8317, 1989 WL 79982

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 20, 1989 | Docket: 1151863

Cited 60 times | Published

Law of Products Liability 3d, Part 5, Chapter 17, § 17:3, n. 9 (T.E. Travers ed. 1987), this Court's ruling

Loggerhead Turtle v. County Council of Volusia County, Florida

148 F.3d 1231, 41 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 563, 28 Envtl. L. Rep. (Envtl. Law Inst.) 21546, 47 ERC (BNA) 1014, 1998 U.S. App. LEXIS 17754

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 3, 1998 | Docket: 1068987

Cited 50 times | Published

to, breeding, feeding or sheltering." 50 C.F.R. § 17.3; see 16 U.S.C. § 1533(d) (delegating regulatory

Loggerhead Turtle v. Volusia County Council

896 F. Supp. 1170, 1995 WL 505466

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 1995 | Docket: 2517322

Cited 36 times | Published

breeding, feeding or sheltering." See 50 C.F.R. § 17.3. "Harm" has been defined by regulation as "an act

FLA. EXPORT TOBACCO v. Dept. of Revenue

510 So. 2d 936

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 26, 1987 | Docket: 1589023

Cited 20 times | Published

regarding claims against the state was set forth in section 17.03(1), Florida Statutes (1979): The Comptroller

United States v. James DeWayne Nix

438 F.3d 1284, 2006 WL 301891

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Feb 9, 2006 | Docket: 398518

Cited 15 times | Published

Lide, 628 So.2d 531 (Ala.1993); Ala.Code § 17-3-10; Ala.Code § 15-22-36(b) (“Each member of the

Loggerhead Turtle v. COUNTY COUNC., VOLUSIA COUNTY

120 F. Supp. 2d 1005, 2000 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 20085, 2000 WL 1584848

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 17, 2000 | Docket: 2449329

Cited 8 times | Published

breeding, feeding or sheltering." See 50 C.F.R. § 17.3. "Harm" has been defined by regulation as "an act

Loggerhead Turtle v. County Council of Volusia County

92 F. Supp. 2d 1296, 2000 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 4283, 2000 WL 433482

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 24, 2000 | Docket: 2393786

Cited 7 times | Published

breeding, feeding or sheltering." See 50 C.F.R. § 17.3. "Harm" has been defined by regulation as "an act

Bufman Organization v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

82 F.3d 1020, 29 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (West) 905, 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 11189

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 13, 1996 | Docket: 473181

Cited 6 times | Published

See WHITE & SUMMERS, UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE § 17-3 at 732 (3d ed. 1988); Steven B. Dow and Nan S

Conway Land, Inc. v. Terry

542 So. 2d 362, 106 Oil & Gas Rep. 232, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 145, 1989 Fla. LEXIS 267, 1989 WL 33268

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 1989 | Docket: 468930

Cited 6 times | Published

E. Kuntz, A Treatise on the Law of Oil and Gas § 17.3 (1987). Apparently, only the State of Kansas has

Dr. David S. Muransky v. Godiva Chocolatier, Inc.

922 F.3d 1175

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 22, 2019 | Docket: 14976657

Cited 4 times | Published

behalf of the class." 5 Newberg on Class Actions § 17.3. All of these justifications are legitimate, and

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. v. Miami Seaquarium

879 F.3d 1142

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jan 12, 2018 | Docket: 6259784

Cited 4 times | Published

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, 50 C.F.R. § 17.3 (2016). This definition of “harass” only covers

Husky Rose, Inc. v. Allstate Insurance Co.

19 So. 3d 1085, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 14922, 2009 WL 3189181

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 7, 2009 | Docket: 928296

Cited 4 times | Published

the application of the waiver in this case. Section 17.3 of the lease states: WAIVER: The waiver of Landlord

People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. v. Miami Seaquarium

189 F. Supp. 3d 1327, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 179354, 2016 WL 7409712

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 1, 2016 | Docket: 64309062

Cited 3 times | Published

and care under the Animal Welfare Act.” 50 C.F.R. § 17.3 (emphasis added). While the NMFS’ interpretations

Fisher v. Salazar

656 F. Supp. 2d 1357, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 91838, 2009 WL 3030736

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 4, 2009 | Docket: 940237

Cited 3 times | Published

including breeding, feeding or sheltering." 50 C.F.R. § 17.3; see also 16 U.S.C. § 1532(19). The ESA may allow

Loggerhead Turtle v. County Council of Volusia County

148 F.3d 1231

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 3, 1998 | Docket: 2036779

Cited 3 times | Published

to, breeding, feeding or sheltering.” 50 C.F.R. § 17.3; see 16 U.S.C. § 1533(d) (delegating regulatory

In Re Advisory Opinion to the Governor

213 So. 2d 716, 1968 Fla. LEXIS 2140

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 27, 1968 | Docket: 471573

Cited 3 times | Published

impeachment. See Section 29, Article III and Section 17(3), Article V, Florida Constitution. He is, however

Matthews v. Matthews

141 So. 2d 799, 96 A.L.R. 2d 1231

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 31, 1962 | Docket: 1476337

Cited 3 times | Published

jurisdiction. [2] 8 Fla.Law & Prac., Domicile, § 17. [3] 17A Am.Jur., Domicil, § 82. [4] 30 A.L.R. 607

National Parks Conservation Ass'n v. United States Department of Interior

46 F. Supp. 3d 1254

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 19, 2014 | Docket: 64297270

Cited 2 times | Published

or sheltering.” 16 U.S.C. § 1532(19); 50 C.F.R. § 17.3. If the proposed action will not jeopardize the

Defenders of Wildlife v. Salazar

877 F. Supp. 2d 1271, 2012 WL 2812309, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 94946

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 2012 | Docket: 65983181

Cited 2 times | Published

or sheltering.” 16 U.S.C. § 1532(19); 50 C.F.R. § 17.3. If the proposed action will not jeopardize the

Rodgers v. Miami Dolphins, Ltd.

469 So. 2d 852, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1145

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 7, 1985 | Docket: 1272238

Cited 2 times | Published

interest is found in Restatement (Second) of Property § 17.3 (1977), which provides in comment (e), as follows:

Fund for Animals, Inc. v. Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission

550 F. Supp. 1206, 13 Envtl. L. Rep. (Envtl. Law Inst.) 20

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 1982 | Docket: 1010841

Cited 2 times | Published

patterns of the endangered animals. 50 C.F.R. Section 17.3(c). Similarly, "harm" is defined to include

State, Department of Financial Services v. Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc.

108 So. 3d 723, 2013 WL 764965, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 3325

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 1, 2013 | Docket: 60229219

Cited 1 times | Published

that she should look to both section 17.29 and section 17.03 to find authority for the rule. Citing Department

Elkind v. Bennett

958 So. 2d 1088, 2007 WL 1753571

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 20, 2007 | Docket: 1734976

Cited 1 times | Published

Smith, Legal Malpractice, Adverse Representation § 17.3 Ethical Considerations. (5th ed. 2000) In fact

Treva Thompson v. Secretary of State for the State of Alabama

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 26, 2023 | Docket: 61464837

Published

Argued: Nov 16, 2021

burglary in the first degree. Ala. Code § 17-3-30.1(c) specifies that each of these felonies involve

Greater Birmingham Ministries v. Secretary of State for the State of Alabama

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 9, 2021 | Docket: 59808602

Published

to each election and on election days. Ala. Code § 17-3-50 (“The boards of registrars in the several counties

Greater Birmingham Ministries v. Secretary of State for the State of Alabama

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 21, 2020 | Docket: 17368200

Published

to each election and on election days. Ala. Code § 17-3-50 (“The boards of registrars in the several counties

Microf LLC v. Paul L. Cumbess

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 3, 2020 | Docket: 17220394

Published

See Hon. W. Homer Drake, Jr., et al., supra, at § 17:3. There’s one last piece of introductory

Dr. David S. Muransky v. Godiva Chocolatier, Inc.

905 F.3d 1200

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Oct 3, 2018 | Docket: 7976014

Published

behalf of the class." 5 Newberg on Class Actions § 17.3. All of these justifications are legitimate, and

Dr. David S. Muransky v. Godiva Chocolatier, Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Oct 3, 2018 | Docket: 7999026

Published

behalf of the class.” 5 Newberg on Class Actions § 17.3. All of these

Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida v. USA

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 15, 2013 | Docket: 2903147

Published

including breeding, feeding or sheltering.” 50 C.F.R. § 17.3(c) (2006). To comply with the ESA, the

Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida v. USA

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 15, 2013 | Docket: 900541

Published

including breeding, feeding, or sheltering.” 50 C.F.R. § 17.3(c) (2006). To comply with the ESA, the

Menotte v. Leonard (In re Leonard)

419 B.R. 74, 2009 Bankr. LEXIS 3495

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Oct 28, 2009 | Docket: 65783488

Published

2-17 Webster’s Real Estate Law in North Carolina § 17-3 (2008). A judgment creditor’s knowledge of a prior

Ago

Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Aug 29, 2008 | Docket: 3257051

Published

Sundstrom, 386 So. 2d 54 (Fla. 2d DCA 1980). And see Section 17-3 Florida Law of Trusts (1993), John G. Grimsley

Abdullah v. State

883 So. 2d 843, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 11795, 2004 WL 1799753

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 2004 | Docket: 64833108

Published

publicly a resident within” Georgia. Ga.Code Ann. § 17-3-2(1) (Michie 1990); see Danuel v. State, 262 Ga

Loggerhead Turtle v. Cty. Council

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 3, 1998 | Docket: 999119

Published

to, breeding, feeding or sheltering.” 50 C.F.R. § 17.3; see 16 U.S.C. § 1533(d) (delegating regulatory

Bufman Organization v. Federal Deposit Insurance

82 F.3d 1020

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 13, 1996 | Docket: 64024557

Published

checks. See White & Summers, Uniform Commercial Code § 17-3 at 732 (3d ed. 1988); Steven B. Dow and Nan S.

Ago

Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Jun 2, 1994 | Docket: 3258691

Published

Sundstrom, 386 So.2d 54 (Fla. 2d DCA 1980). And see, Section 17-3 Florida Law of Trusts (1993), John G. Grimsley

United States v. South Florida Water Management District

922 F.2d 704, 1991 WL 1379

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jan 28, 1991 | Docket: 66260313

Published

quality that existed in 1979. See Fla.Admin.Code § 17-3.041(1), (8). This antidegradation rule provides

Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center v. Lewis

399 So. 2d 106, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 19993

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 29, 1981 | Docket: 64582952

Published

Sections 17.03 and 17.05, Florida Statutes. Section 17.03, titled To Audit Claims Against the State, provides:

Ago

Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Oct 10, 1974 | Docket: 3256248

Published

(Emphasis supplied.) Article IV, s. 4, State Const. Section 17.03(1), F.S., states: (1) The comptroller of this

Fishman v. Thompson

181 So. 2d 604, 1965 Fla. App. LEXIS 3660

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 28, 1965 | Docket: 64495134

Published

representing selves as contractors’ (Ord. No. 56-25, § 17.03, 11 — 12— 57), that the $95,000.00 Fishman contract

Maund v. Cochrane

104 So. 2d 48, 1958 Fla. App. LEXIS 2925

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 18, 1958 | Docket: 60190520

Published

Board of Orlando had in full force and effect Section 17.03 which provides: “Within one year, but not later