Florida Department of Financial Services Revenue and Competitors

Responsibilities that fall directly under the chief financial officer include:\r\n\r\n▪ Overseeing the state’s accounting and auditing functions, including review of state contracts and safeguarding unclaimed property. \r\n▪ Monitoring the investment of state funds and managing the deferred compensation program for state employees. \r\n▪ Investigating fraud, including identity theft and insurance fraud. \r\n▪ Overseeing cemeteries and funeral homes that sell pre-need contracts. \r\n▪ Licensing and oversight of insurance agents and agencies. \r\n▪ Ensuring businesses have workers’ compensation coverage in place for employees and helping injured workers with benefit payments and re-employment. \r\n▪ As state fire marshal, investigating fires and suppressing arson.