OPPAGA Government Program Summary

What is the purpose of the department?

The purpose of the Florida 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 works with families and partners to locate parents, employers, and assets; establish paternity; establish and modify child support orders; receive and distribute child support payments; and monitor and take actions to help parents comply with child support orders.
General Tax Administration administers more than 30 taxes and fees, including sales and use tax, reemployment tax, communication services tax, corporate income tax, and fuel tax, which are used to pay for state and local government services.
Property Tax Oversight approves the budgets of all 67 property appraisers, and provides professional certification and training for property appraisers, tax collectors, value adjustment boards, and local taxing authorities. It also reviews the tax rolls of each county every year to ensure that all Florida counties administer property taxes in a fair, uniform, and informative manner.

How are these activities funded?

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Additional funding information can be obtained on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal or by contacting the department.

Fiscal Year: 2026-27

Title	Fund	Dollars	Positions
REVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF
	CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT	392,961,276	2,232.00
	GENERAL TAX ADMINISTRATION	321,793,242	2,008.25
PROGRAM: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM
	EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES	40,280,698	239.00
PROGRAM: INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAM
	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	46,746,943	198.00
	PROPERTY TAX OVERSIGHT	94,323,362	160.00
TOTAL		896,105,521	4,837.25

Source: www.transparencyflorida.gov

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

Information on the department's performance may be found on its Quick Facts Page.

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 Appraisers
Florida Tax Collectors Association
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Support Enforcement

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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