Budget

Department of Financial Services website to view the annual financial reports submitted to DFS.

Revenue Return

Appropriation Return

Revenue returns consist of funds received by the Sheriff’s Office that exceed operating needs or are required by law to be remitted to Santa Rosa County or other designated entities. These funds may include excess revenues, reimbursements, or other receipts collected during the fiscal year. The Sheriff’s Office manages all revenues in accordance with Florida law and established financial controls to ensure transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public funds.

Appropriation returns represent funds that were budgeted but not spent during the fiscal year. These unexpended funds are returned in accordance with Florida law and help ensure responsible stewardship of public resources. The Sheriff’s Office closely monitors expenditures throughout the year to maximize efficiency, and returned funds reflect careful planning, cost savings, and effective fiscal management for the benefit of Santa Rosa County taxpayers.

Audit

Audits are conducted each year by an outside entity

Procurement and Disposal of SRSO Agency Vehicles

The Sheriff’s Office purchases vehicles through approved dealers, ensuring pursuit-rated and specialty vehicles meet operational needs while staying fiscally responsible. Retired or damaged vehicles are either donated, sold, or stripped for parts, with proceeds supporting replacement purchases. Seized vehicles are auctioned or used for undercover operations, with funds maintained in a designated seizure account.

Law Enforcement Command Staff

This file provides a comparison of Law Enforcement Command Staff assignments by circuit among local law enforcement agencies