The Executive Office of the Governor exercises the highest level of executive authority, informs the Legislature on the conditions of the state, directs executive programs, implements legislative intent, and participates with the Cabinet. The function of the office is to assist the Governor in meeting statutory and constitutional duties. Key responsibilities include administering executive planning and budgeting functions and assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of state programs.

The office's activities include the following.

• Administration provides operational support through activities such as procurement and purchasing, fiscal management, budget preparation and execution, personnel administration, and mailroom functions and supplies. 
• Appointments Office supports the Governor in appointing qualified, representative, and appropriate people to leadership roles throughout the state. 
• Cabinet Affairs assists the Governor in carrying out Cabinet responsibilities and serves as liaison with Cabinet departments and agencies. 
• Office of the Chief Inspector General promotes accountability, integrity, and efficiency in state government. The Chief Inspector General is responsible for monitoring the activities of the offices of inspectors general in the state agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor. 
• Citizen Services provides courtesy greetings, ensures responses to all incoming correspondence for the Governor, and monitors state agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor’s regarding complaints filed in writing and by telephone. 
• Communications Office supports the Governor in disseminating information regarding programs and initiatives by providing information to radio, print, and television journalists; issuing press releases; scheduling press conferences; and announcing appointments. 
• External Affairs office supports the Governor by advancing his public appearances and schedule and acting as liaison for the Governor with citizens and public service groups. The office also coordinates volunteer and community initiatives, oversees the Governor’s special assistants, and issues proclamations on behalf of the Governor.  
• Office of General Counsel provides counsel to the Governor and executive staff on legal issues concerning the Executive Branch; represents the Governor in his official capacity in lawsuits and otherwise oversees litigation involving executive agencies; provides ethics advice to the Governor and executive staff; advises the Governor on appointments to state courts and the Judicial Nominating Commissions; advises the Governor on clemency and prisoner transfer issues; advises the Governor on executive reassignments and suspensions of public officers; provides legal review of policy proposals and draft legislation; and oversees or otherwise serves as the Governor’s liaison to the general counsels of state agencies. 
• Legislative Affairs office advocates for passage of the Governor’s legislative priorities, ensures the proper and legal administration of the Governor’s legislative role throughout the legislative process, and provides counsel and support to the Governor and other staff members with regard to legislative matters and concerns. The office also provides the listing and progress of bills throughout the Legislative session. 
• Office of Adoption and Child Protection acts as the Governor’s liaison with agencies, governments, and the public on matters related to the promotion of adoption, support of adoptive families, and child abuse prevention. 
• Office of Open Government provides the executive office and all state agencies with guidance and tools to serve Florida with integrity and transparency. 
• Office of Policy and Budget provides coordinated planning, policy development, budgeting, and evaluation in support of the Governor, state agencies, and the Legislature, as well as provides departmental planning, policy, and budgetary analyses and recommendations to the executive office. 

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

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Websites of Interest
My Florida
Florida Fiscal Portal
State of Florida Organizational Chart
National Governors Association

Florida Executive Office of the Governor Contact Website
Florida Executive Office of the Governor
400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6526
(850) 717-9337
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