Florida Statutes
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.64)
252.3611 - Transparency; audits.


(1) Each order, proclamation, or rule issued by the Governor, the division, or any agency must specify the statute or rule being amended or waived, if applicable, and the expiration date for the order, proclamation, or rule.
(2) When the duration of an emergency exceeds 90 days:
(a) Within 72 hours of executing a contract executed with moneys authorized for expenditure to support the response to the declared state of emergency, the Executive Office of the Governor or the appropriate agency shall submit a copy of such contract to the Legislature. For contracts executed during the first 90 days of the emergency, the Executive Office of the Governor or the appropriate agency shall submit a copy to the Legislature within the first 120 days of the declared emergency.
(b) The Executive Office of the Governor or the appropriate agency shall submit monthly reports to the Legislature of all state expenditures, revenues received, and funds transferred by an agency during the previous month to support the declared state of emergency.

(3) Once an emergency exceeds 1 year, the Auditor General shall conduct a financial audit of all associated expenditures and a compliance audit of all associated contracts entered into during the declared emergency. The Auditor General must update the audit annually until the emergency is declared to be ended.
(4) Following the expiration or termination of a state of emergency, the Auditor General shall conduct a financial audit of all associated expenditures and a compliance audit of all associated contracts entered into during the state of emergency.
History.—s. 9, ch. 2021-8.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters

Chapter 252 - Emergency Management

Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.64)

252.31 - Short title.

252.311 - Legislative intent.

252.32 - Policy and purpose.

252.33 - Limitations.

252.34 - Definitions.

252.35 - Emergency management powers; Division of Emergency Management.

252.351 - Mandatory reporting of certain incidents by political subdivisions.

252.355 - Registry of persons with special needs; notice; registration program.

252.356 - Emergency and disaster planning provisions to assist persons with disabilities or limitations.

252.3568 - Emergency sheltering of persons with pets.

252.3569 - Florida state agricultural response team; emergency response to animal, agricultural, and vector issues.

252.357 - Monitoring of nursing homes and assisted living facilities during disaster.

252.358 - Emergency-preparedness prescription medication refills.

252.359 - Ensuring availability of emergency supplies.

252.36 - Emergency management powers of the Governor.

252.3611 - Transparency; audits.

252.363 - Tolling and extension of permits and other authorizations.

252.365 - Emergency coordination officers; disaster-preparedness plans.

252.3655 - Natural hazards interagency workgroup.

252.37 - Financing.

252.371 - Emergency Management, Preparedness, and Assistance Trust Fund.

252.3711 - Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund.

252.372 - Imposition and collection of surcharge.

252.373 - Allocation of funds; rules.

252.38 - Emergency management powers of political subdivisions.

252.385 - Public shelter space; public records exemption.

252.39 - Local services.

252.40 - Mutual aid arrangements.

252.41 - Emergency management support forces.

252.42 - Government equipment, services, and facilities.

252.43 - Compensation.

252.44 - Emergency mitigation.

252.45 - Lease or loan of state property; transfer of state personnel.

252.46 - Orders and rules.

252.47 - Enforcement.

252.50 - Penalties.

252.51 - Liability.

252.515 - Postdisaster Relief Assistance Act; immunity from civil liability.

252.52 - Liberality of construction.

252.55 - Civil Air Patrol, Florida Wing.

252.60 - Radiological emergency preparedness.

252.61 - List of persons for contact relating to release of toxic substances into atmosphere.

252.62 - Director of Office of Financial Regulation; powers in a state of emergency.

252.63 - Commissioner of Insurance Regulation; powers in a state of emergency.

252.64 - Protection of religious institutions.