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<\/p>\nThe Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes states that the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller serves as the accountant, auditor, treasurer, and custodian of all county funds, in addition to being the official keeper of court and public records.<\/p>\n
Our office\u2019s authority for auditing and financial oversight is firmly based on constitutional and statutory requirements, and our accounting and reporting practices are reviewed by the Florida Auditor General. But in an age of accountability, transparency, and digital oversight, it\u2019s fair to ask\u2014who audits the auditor?<\/p>\n
In fact, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is likely one of the most audited public offices across local, state, and even federal government levels. This stems from the office\u2019s broad organizational responsibilities, including managing multiple streams of public funds, ensuring compliance with complex regulatory frameworks, and operating as an independent constitutional office.<\/p>\n
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Each year, the Finance and Accounting Department of my office produces the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)\u2014the successor to the CAFR designation\u2014on behalf of Collier County. For 38 consecutive years, the Clerk\u2019s office has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), an organization representing more than 21,000 finance professionals across the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n
In 2025, our office continues to provide vital administrative and financial support to numerous local and state government entities, ensuring collaboration across jurisdictions and compliance with both state and federal standards.<\/p>\n
Below is an updated list of state and county agencies that regularly audit or review the Clerk\u2019s Office to ensure compliance with state law, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and the prudent management of public resources:<\/p>\n
As the Comptroller for Collier County, I continue to welcome and encourage external audits as essential tools for accountability and improvement. Independent and objective feedback is not only helpful\u2014it is critical to maintaining the integrity of public financial management. Constructive findings give us the opportunity to enhance systems, tighten controls, and improve how we serve the citizens of our county.<\/p>\n
In public service, our obligation is clear: protect taxpayer resources, operate transparently, and strive for operational excellence. Feedback from our audit partners helps us fulfill that mission.<\/p>\n
To learn more about the Finance, Accounting, or Internal Audit functions of the Clerk\u2019s Office, please visit our official site at www.CollierClerk.com<\/a> and select the “Clerk to the Board” tab.<\/p>\n