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The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title X
PUBLIC OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND RECORDS
Chapter 112
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: GENERAL PROVISIONS
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112.61 Legislative intent.It is the intent of the Legislature in implementing the provisions of s. 14, Art. X of the State Constitution, relating to governmental retirement systems, that such retirement systems or plans be managed, administered, operated, and funded in such a manner as to maximize the protection of public employee retirement benefits. Inherent in this intent is the recognition that the pension liabilities attributable to the benefits promised public employees be fairly, orderly, and equitably funded by the current, as well as future, taxpayers. Accordingly, except as herein provided, it is the intent of this act to prohibit the use of any procedure, methodology, or assumptions the effect of which is to transfer to future taxpayers any portion of the costs which may reasonably have been expected to be paid by the current taxpayers. Actuarial experience may be used to fund additional benefits, provided that the present value of such benefits does not exceed the net actuarial experience accumulated from all sources of gains and losses. This act hereby establishes minimum standards for the operation and funding of public employee retirement systems and plans.
History.s. 1, ch. 78-170; s. 13, ch. 79-183; s. 1, ch. 83-37; s. 3, ch. 94-259.

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In Re LaMotte, 341 So. 2d 513 (Fla. 1977).

Cited 38 times | Published | Supreme Court of Florida

abbreviation for "State of Florida". [3] Presently Section 112.061(3)(b), Fla. Stat. (1975). [4] Common sense
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Cobb Coin Co. v. Unidentified, Wrecked & Abandoned Sailing Vessel, 525 F. Supp. 186 (S.D. Fla. 1981).

Cited 29 times | Published | District Court, S.D. Florida | 1983 A.M.C. 966

carrying out their official duties, as provided by § 112.061. *221 (3) The division may employ a director of
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Florida Ass'n of Counties, Inc. v. DEPT. OF ADMIN., DIV. OF Ret., 580 So. 2d 641 (Fla. 1st DCA 1991).

Cited 12 times | Published | Florida 1st District Court of Appeal | 1991 WL 43187

...osts which may reasonably have been expected to be paid by the current taxpayers. This act hereby establishes minimum standards for the operation and funding of public employee retirement systems and plans. Ch. 83-37, § 1, Laws of Fla. (codified at § 112.61, Fla....
...to be correct." Id. at 671 (citing Greater Loretta Improvement Ass'n v. State ex rel. Boone, 234 So.2d 665 (Fla. 1970)). Article X, section 14, was adopted in 1976. Neither Brown nor Greater Loretta requires the court to look to the 1983 version of section 112.61, Florida Statutes, but instead would require the court to look at its original version, which the legislature passed in 1978....
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Jennings v. State, 667 So. 2d 442 (Fla. 1st DCA 1996).

Cited 4 times | Published | Florida 1st District Court of Appeal | 1996 WL 27878

registered office open from 10 a.m. to 12 noon... ."); § 112.061(5)(b)2., Fla. Stat. (1993) (allowance for lunch
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Bright v. City of Tampa, 546 So. 2d 1122 (Fla. 1st DCA 1989).

Cited 3 times | Published | Florida 1st District Court of Appeal | 1989 WL 77491

13(5), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1988)) and Section 112.061(7)(d)(1), Florida Statutes (1981). Carruth
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Orange Cnty. v. Williams, 702 So. 2d 1245 (Fla. 1997).

Cited 2 times | Published | Supreme Court of Florida | 22 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 757, 1997 Fla. LEXIS 1367, 1997 WL 561276

mileage and per diem, will be paid pursuant to F.S. § 112.061. You should ask for government rates at hotels
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Alford v. Florida, 390 F. Supp. 2d 1236 (S.D. Fla. 2005).

Cited 1 times | Published | District Court, S.D. Florida | 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 28448, 2005 WL 758799

to Ms. Alford's travel pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 112.061 (i.e., 29 cents per mile). See Def. Ex. 8, attached
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Fac. Senate of Florida Int'l Univ. v. Winn, 616 F.3d 1206 (11th Cir. 2010).

Cited 1 times | Published | Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | 2010 U.S. App. LEXIS 18155, 2010 WL 3394671

kinds of travel-related activities.[4] Fla. Stat. § 112.061(3)(e).[5] The Act controls the State's own spending
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Fac. Senate of Florida Intern. Univ. v. Roberts, 574 F. Supp. 2d 1331 (S.D. Fla. 2008).

Cited 1 times | Published | District Court, S.D. Florida

state sponsor of terrorism. Florida Statutes section 112.061(3)(e): Travel expenses of public officers or
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2002).

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for transportation-related expenses? In sum: Section 112.061(11), Florida Statutes, specifically applies
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1992).

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inconsistent with provisions of general law.1 Section 112.061, F.S., provides a uniform method for the reimbursement
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1989).

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increase in benefits on a sound acturial basis. 9 Section 112.61, F.S. See generally, AGO 80-76 discussing Part
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2004).

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reimbursed for their expenses as provided in section 112.061, Florida Statutes, and are paid a fee of $250
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1996).

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increase in benefits on a sound actuarial basis. 3 Section 112.61, Fla. Stat. (1995). See generally, Op. Att'y
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Knox v. State, 98 So. 3d 679 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012).

Published | Florida 4th District Court of Appeal | 2012 WL 4511310, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 16731

112.061, in lieu of any-other witness fee.”); § 112.061(6), Fla. Stat. (2010) (the traveler has the option
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1982).

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for travel expense reimbursement purposes. Section 112.061(4) provides: The official headguarters
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1977).

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authorized by law to be performed by the agency. Section 112.061(3)(b). Moreover, all travel must be duly authorized
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1980).

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credit committee is not authorized by statute. Section 112.061(1), F. S., provides that the travel expenses
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1977).

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reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in Section 112.061, Florida Statutes, or words of similar meaning
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1975).

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expenses incurred while serving as a witness. Section 112.061(3), F.S. (1974 Supp.), prescribes the procedure
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1982).

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ADDITIONAL TRIP BACK TO THE WORKPLACE FROM HOME? Section 112.061(1)(a) and (b), F.S., states that it is the
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1987).

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such sums to be reasonably allocated. (e.s.) Section 112.061, F.S., provides for per diem and traveling
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1993).

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Fla.Jur.2d Insurance s. 2. 8 Section 112.061(2) , F.S. 9 Section 112.061(2)(d), F.S. 10 It is the rule
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2008).

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business, nothing in either Chapter 388 or section 112.061, Florida Statutes, would authorize the payment
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2003).

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employees of the Sheriff's Office limited by section 112.061, Florida Statutes, when these employees are
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1975).

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language authorizing the payment in question. Section 112.061(2)(h) defines "common carrier" to include rental
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News & Sun-Sentinel Co. v. Modesitt, 466 So. 2d 1164 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida | 10 Fla. L. Weekly 799, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 13164

conforms in every respect with the requirements of § 112.-061, Florida Statutes, (e.s.) In support of his position
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1979).

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the traveler is paid. Section112.061(3)(a). Section 112.061, however, does not contain any provision which
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1990).

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travel expenses as provided in s. 112.061. Section 112.061, F.S., is the uniform travel expense aw. The
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1991).

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travel expenses in an emergency situation.2 Section 112.061, F.S., is the uniform travel expense law for
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1976).

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traveling expenses as provided in s. 112.061." Section 112.061 generally limits the entitlement of public
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1999).

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expenses at rates other than those prescribed in section 112.061, Florida Statutes, when such grants allow reimbursement
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1999).

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reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in section 112.061, Florida Statutes, and may be compensated for
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1978).

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but only to the extent of the conflict.' Section 112.061(1)(b)2., F. S. Thus the provisions of Ch. 31263
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1976).

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expenditures of its officers and employees. Section 112.061(10)(a), F. S., does provide, however, that
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1977).

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these costs are to be borne by the state. Section 112.061(6), F. S., which provides generally for per
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1999).

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purposes of travel reimbursement pursuant to section 112.061, Florida Statutes. The opinion discussed the
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1983).

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See, e.g., AGO's 77-123, 76-56 and 74-132. Section 112.061(4), F.S., provides that the official headquarters
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1978).

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and necessarily required to stay overnight. Section 112.061(5)(a), F. S. Straight per diem may be allowed
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2000).

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attendance at the board meeting. The purpose of section 112.061, Florida Statutes, is "to establish uniform
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1989).

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112.061, F.S. (1988 Supp.). Question One Section 112.061, F.S. (1988 Supp.), is the uniform travel expense
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State v. Maloy, 823 So. 2d 815 (Fla. 1st DCA 2002).

Published | Florida 1st District Court of Appeal | 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 9909, 2002 WL 1539678

the trial court correctly determined that section 112.061(10), Florida Statutes, provides the exclusive
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1981).

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employee as provided in s. 112.061(11)(b), F.S. Section 112.061(8), F.S., provides that certain incidental
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2004).

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Monroe: You ask the following questions: 1. Does Section 112.061, Florida Statutes, authorize agency heads,
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1976).

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not authorized to pay the vendor directly. Section 112.061, F. S. (1974 Supp.), which controls per diem
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2003).

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established pursuant to section 112.061(6), Florida Statutes? In sum: Section 112.061(6), Florida Statutes
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1986).

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83-37, 77-123, 77-117, 76-56, and 74-132. Section 112.061(3)(b), F.S., provides that "[t]raveling expenses
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1990).

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commissioners of noncharter county, pursuant to section 112.061(7), Florida Statutes, (1988 Supplement) and
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1976).

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privately owned vehicle on official business. Section 112.061(7)(g), F. S. (1974 Supp.). The statement shall
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1979).

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300 So.2d 900 (Fla. 1974). AS TO QUESTION 2: Section 112.061(1)(a), F. S., states that it is the Legislature's
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1974).

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allowances which vary from s. 112.061, F.S. Section 112.061, F.S., provides per diem and travel allowances
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1995).

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Statutes (1994 Supp.). Subsection (7)(d)1. of section 112.061 authorizes a reimbursement rate of 25 cents
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1976).

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prescribed by this section. (Emphasis supplied.) Section 112.061(12)(b), F. S., requires the traveler to sign
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2004).

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travel and per diem expenses as provided in section 112.061, Florida Statutes."6 Thus, commissioners are
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1993).

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prohibited by ss. 145.1214 and 145.17, F.S.5 Section 112.061, F.S., establishes uniform maximum rates applicable
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2001).

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which limits subsistence reimbursement under section 112.061, Florida Statutes, apply to council members
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Davis v. State, 424 So. 2d 875 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1982).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida | 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 21916

registration fees, etc. . Section 112.061, Florida Statutes (1972). Section 112.061(11) provided that fraudulent
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1995).

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meeting of the Association of Special Districts. Section 112.061, Florida Statutes, governs the per diem and
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2001).

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substantially the following question: Does section 112.061, Florida Statutes, apply to the Florida Keys
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Fac. Senate of Florida Int'l Univ. v. Roberts, 574 F. Supp. 2d 1331 (S.D. Fla. 2008).

Published | District Court, S.D. Florida | 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 67648

state sponsor of terrorism. Florida Statutes section 112.061(3)(e): Travel expenses of public officers or
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1979).

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235, F. S., created by s. 19, Ch. 79-222. Section 112.061(1)(a), F. S., provides that the travel expenses
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1986).

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of the county in which he resides. (e.s.) Section 112.061, F.S., provides for "uniform maximum rates"
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1980).

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increase in benefits on a sound actuarial basis. Section 112.61 expressly states that the legislative purpose
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1989).

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duties, they would be an "authorized person." Section 112.061(1), F.S. (1988 Supp.), further provides:
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2001).

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which limits subsistence reimbursement under section 112.061, Florida Statutes, apply to county employees
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1976).

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to be substantiated by bills paid therefor. Section 112.061(6)(a)2., F. S. If the traveler to a convention
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1994).

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extent such expenses are authorized pursuant to section 112.061, Florida Statutes. The Deltona Fire District
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1974).

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performed, unless actual distance is shorter. Section 112.061, F.S., has been uniformly interpreted by this
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1975).

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agency head on state or government business. Section 112.061 does not enlarge payment authorization, but
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1978).

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prohibited from doing directly); AGO 075-203. Section 112.061(1)(a), F. S., indicates that the travel expenses
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Alachua Cnty. v. Dep't of Revenue, 466 So. 2d 1186 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985).

Published | District Court of Appeal of Florida | 10 Fla. L. Weekly 839, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 13230

sales tax imposed by Chapter 212. In addition, § 112.061(6) states that employees traveling on official
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2002).

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and reimbursement of expenses as provided in section 112.061, Florida Statutes. 2. There is no statutory
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1976).

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occupancy rate to be substantiated by paid bills. Section 112.061(6)(a), F. S. Pursuant to s. 112.061(6), (10)

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