The department is responsible for filing rules promulgated by state regulatory agencies. The Florida Administrative Register & Florida Administrative Code electronically publishes the Florida Administrative Register, and records and files various official records. Through the Administrative Code and Register programs, Floridians have access to the rules and regulations affecting them, as well as proposed rules, notices of public meetings, bid proposals, and other items. Services are accessible at the Florida Administrative Code & Florida Administrative Register website.
In addition, as the official custodian of the Florida State Seal, the department oversees the use or display of the state seal for reproduction or manufacturing.
Fund | Dollars | Positions | |
---|---|---|---|
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | |||
PROGRAM: CORPORATIONS | |||
COMMERCIAL RECORDINGS AND REGISTRATIONS |
12,802,275
|
102.00 |
|
PROGRAM: CULTURAL AFFAIRS | |||
ARTS AND CULTURE |
68,862,420
|
14.00 |
|
PROGRAM: ELECTIONS | |||
ELECTIONS |
36,507,964
|
67.00 |
|
OFFICE OF ELECTION CRIMES AND SECURITY |
1,205,583
|
15.00 |
|
PROGRAM: HISTORICAL RESOURCES | |||
HISTORICAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION AND EXHIBITION |
54,197,311
|
74.00 |
|
PROGRAM: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES | |||
LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND INFORMATION SERVICES |
35,662,309
|
69.00 |
|
PROGRAM: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | |||
EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES |
49,225,345
|
103.00 |
|
TOTAL |
258,463,207 |
444.00 |
Election Administration. The 2022 Florida Legislature enacted Ch. 2022-73, Laws of Florida, which amends provisions governing elections to improve election security, transparency, and administration. The law authorizes changes to citizen initiatives and creates the Office of Election Crimes and Security within the Department of State to aid the Secretary of State in investigation of election law violations or election irregularities. Additional changes in the law include
Other Reports
A complete list of Auditor General reports is available on its website.
Websites of Interest
Division of Corporations, Sunbiz
Florida Memory
Museum of Florida History
Performance Measures
Secretary of State's Office, 850-245-6500, email: SecretaryofState@dos.myflorida.com