OPPAGA Government Program Summary

What is the purpose of the department?

The purpose of the Department of Revenue is to provide fair and efficient child support and tax administration and achieve the highest levels of voluntary compliance while being accessible and responsive to citizens.

What activities are performed by the department?

The department's activities include the following.

Child Support Program obtains financial support for children when it is not received from one or both parents. This may include locating parents; establishing paternity; establishing, modifying, and enforcing compliance with child support orders; and receiving and distributing child support payments.
General Tax Administration administers the collection of 34 state taxes and fees, including sales, corporate income, and fuel taxes, and distributes funds to state and local governments.
Property Tax Oversight provides guidance and assistance to the state's 67 county property appraisers; provides training and oversight to value adjustment boards; and ensures that Florida's 650 local levying authorities comply with millage levying procedures and public disclosure laws. It also reviews and approves the property tax rolls for each of Florida’s 67 counties every year, to ensure fair and equitable administration of Florida's local property tax system.

How are these activities funded?

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Please contact the department for more information on its funding. Additional information about department funding and activities is available on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal.

Fiscal Year: 2024-25

Title	Fund	Dollars	Positions
REVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF
	CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT	383,247,806	2,239.00
	GENERAL TAX ADMINISTRATION	282,770,971	2,090.25
PROGRAM: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM
	EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES	38,958,432	253.00
PROGRAM: INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAM
	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	46,417,159	197.00
	PROPERTY TAX OVERSIGHT	92,553,301	160.00
TOTAL		843,947,669	4,939.25

Source: www.transparencyflorida.gov

Additional Resources

OPPAGA Reports and Presentations
A complete list of OPPAGA reports and presentations is available on our website.

Other Reports
A complete list of Florida Auditor General reports is available on its website.

Websites of Interest
The Florida Legislature's Office of Economic and Demographic Research
Florida Association of Property Appraisers, Inc.
Florida Tax Collectors Association
Property Appraiser's Association of Florida, Inc.
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Support Services

Where can I find information on the department’s performance?

Performance measures and standards for the department may be found in its Long Range Program Plan.

Applicable Statutes

Section 20.21, Florida Statutes

Department Contact Information

Florida Department of Revenue Contact Website
Florida Department of Revenue
5050 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0100
(850) 617-8152
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