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10/1/2011 |
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Excellence In Finance Operations Award - Details
Four areas of competency were judged for the Designation for Excellence in Financial Operations.
The four areas are:
Innovation & Automation
Innovation and automation are hallmarks of the most efficient government agencies and are integral to the success of the office.
The award recognized a practice/procedure that utilized a newer concept or innovation that increased the office’s productivity
and functions/activities that increased efficiency. The concept had to be deployed within the last 12 months.
Documented proof of actual dollars saved must be submitted to earn the designation.
Annual Audit Report
The designation is only awarded to Tax Collector offices who earn an annual audit report clean of any material findings.
Customer Focus
Customer service is measured for both internal and external customers to be awarded the designation of excellence.
Budgeting
The award was judged on: adherence to an original budget; ratio of budgeted amounts to actual expenses;
ratio of budgeted amount to actual revenues; creation of logic or in-house tools used in budgeting;
other special tools used to measure a budget with the exclusion of a particular accounting software;
in-house tools that utilize the core data from accounting software and incorporate an additional enhancement above and beyond the accounting software.
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8/9/2011 |
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New Law Permits Veterans Designation On Florida Driver License
- Present their DD-214, which shows their honorable discharge from active duty.
- Pay a one-time $1 fee, in addition to the replacement or renewal fee.
- For more information verifying a veterans Active Military Services - please call our office 288 - 5600.
Veterans who need to obtain a copy of their DD-214, may request it through the National Archives, which provides information on how to make the
request online at:
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
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5/31/2011 |
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Limited Entry Hunt Application Period
Quota Hunt Random Drawing - Applications for archery, muzzle, family, mobility impaired & gun quota permits for 2011-2012 hunting season begins. Phase I will be accepted from
June 1, 2011 through 11:59 p.m. (EDT) June 30, 2011. Phase II will be accepted from July 14, 2011 through 11:59 p.m. (EDT) July 24, 2011.
People can submit applications online at www.fl.wildlifelicense.com,
at any county tax collector's office or license agent.
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5/16/2011 |
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Martin County Tax Sale
Begins on June 1st @ 9:00 am, located at the Martin County Administration Building, 2401 Southeast Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34996-3322.
For more delinquent tax information view click here.
Search the delinquent realestate advertising file click here.
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5/10/2011 |
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Gator Hunt Applications Available
Ruth Pietruszewski, Tax Collector in Martin County and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
would like to alert all of the alligator hunters that the FWC are now accepting applications for a chance to obtain
highly coveted permits to participate in the statewide alligator harvest. Phase I will be accepted from 10 a.m. (EDT)
May 4, 2011 through 11:59 p.m. (EDT) May 17, 2011. Phase I will be accepted from 10 a.m. (EDT) June 8, 2011 through 11:59 p.m. (EDT) June 13, 2011.
People can submit applications online at www.fl.wildlifelicense.com,
at any county tax collector's office or license agent.
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5/3/2011 |
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Current Tax Millage Rates - Click here to view 2010
millage rates..
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11/1/2010 |
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Schedule Driver License Road Test online
Driver License road test scheduling is now available 24/7 (24 hours a day/7 days a week) online. Customers can schedule appointments from the comfort of their home.
Appointments can be scheduled at the Stuart, Hobe Sound or Palm City offices where all driver license services are available.
Click here to schedule a road test appointment..
All other services are walk-ins.
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10/5/2010 |
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October is Breast Cancer month
Martin County Tax Collector, Ruth Pietruszewski, and her staff want to touch lives in the local community and help
make a difference. The 2011 Pink Tie Friends calendar will be available at Martin County Tax Collector’s offices for
a donation of $10. The twelve calendar girls honored are all cancer survivors.
All the proceeds from this calendar provide financial assistance to men and women who are newly diagnosed with
breast cancer and are either uninsured or underinsured. The funds raised are distributed locally to Treasure Coast
area patients.
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9/29/2010 |
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Validity of Puerto Rico birth certificates extended until October 30, 2010.
The transition period for the current Puerto Rico birth certificates have
been extended through October 30, 2010. Details: The old Puerto Rico birth
certificates issued before July 1, 2010 will continue being legally valid
according to the laws of Puerto Rico through October 30, 2010. This is the
final extension of validity allowed under current law. Beginning Monday,
November 1, 2010, we will accept only the Puerto Rico birth certificates
issued on or after July 1, 2010.
Click here for more information.
For more information on New Puerto Rican Birth Certificate requirements
click here.
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8/9/2010 |
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Hobe Sound Public Library “OUTPOST”
Martin County Tax Collector, Ruth Pietruszewski, announced, “We are pleased to be able to offer and provide space
for the Hobe Sound Library for the convenience of south Martin County residents.
Due to the temporary closure of the Hobe Sound library for repairs, a public library “outpost” for patrons to pick
up held materials and return items has been set-up at the Tax Collector’s Hobe Sound branch. Hours of operation are
Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm. The street address is 11734 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455, and the location is
in the shopping center on Bridge Rd and US 1.
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7/16/2010 - |
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FWC announces 2010 - 11 hunting season dates and the new hunting zone changes in Florida.
Please note that seasons and dates do not apply to wildlife management areas.
Click here for new information.
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7/12/2010 - |
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New Puerto Rican Birth Certificates Law
Here is the latest information from the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration website that explains the
New Puerto Rican Birth Certificate requirements.
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7/7/2010 - |
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Puerto Rican Birth Certificates Update
A grace period has been extended for Puerto Rico birth certificates through September 30th, 2010.
Prior to this, all Florida residents who were born in Puerto Rico that a new law invalidating ALL Puerto Rican
birth certificates takes effect on July 1, 2010. Click here for more information.
For more information on New Puerto Rican Birth Certificate requirements click here.
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6/24/2010 - |
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Shoreline Fishing License Free to Residents July 1
The shoreline fishing license for Florida residents to catch saltwater fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore cost $9.00 last year,
but this year, it's free beginning July 1. However, even though the shoreline license is free, all Florida residents anglers are required to have the shoreline
license in their possession when fishing from the shoreline. Shoreline license are available at all Martin County Tax Collector offices.
Only Florida residents qualify for a no-cost shoreline license, and the license does not cover fishing from a boat or from land or a structure accessible
only by boat.
Resident anglers who obtain the shoreline license over the phone or Internet still will have to pay a convenience fee to the vendor.
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6/23/2010 - |
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New Deer Permit Required for the 2010 - 2011 Hunting Season
There will be a new deer permit required whenever hunting deer in Florida, beginning during the upcoming 2010 - 2011 hunting season.
The permit will cost $5.00 and will not be available for purchase until July 1st.
The deer permit, however, is not included with a hunting license, combination hunting/freshwater fishing license, combination hunting/freshwater/saltwater license
or a five year license. Anyone hunting deer with any of those licenses must also buy the $5.00 deer permit to hunt deer legally.
Those with a sportsman's license, gold sportsman's license, 64 or older sportsman's license, military gold sportsman's license, lifetime hunting license or lifetime
sportsman's license will not need to purchase the new deer permit because it has already been included in each of these licenses, even if they were purchased before July 1.
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6/3/2010 - |
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Limited Entry Quota Hunt Are Now Available
The limited entry quota hunts are now available for archery, muzzleloader gun, family hunt, general gun and wild hog hunts. Application period is June 1st - June 30th, 2010.
Click here for more information.
Limited entry Hunt Application Periods and Deadlines. Click here.
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6/1/2010 - |
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July 1st, Hunting & Fishing Fee Increase - Less Than 30 Days to Beat the Increase
The 2009 Florida Legislature increased fees for certain Florida hunting and fishing permits taking effect 7/01/10. Martin County Tax Collector, Ruth Pietruszewski,
announced that sportsman can beat the fee increase if they act now BEFORE July 1st. All permits are valid for one year after the date of purchase.
More information.
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9/1/2009 - |
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2009 Legislature Increased DL & DMV State Fees
New Fees Effective Sept. 1, 2009
Tax Collector does not decide how much to charge.
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5/1/2009 - |
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VISA Tells Government to Stop Taking their Card at the Counter
VISA’s regulations prohibit government agencies from continuing to accept their credit or debit card at the counter.
VISA is requiring government agencies, including the Tax Collector’s Office, to sign merchant agreements that would
force them to pass on VISA’s charges to all customers. All taxpayers would shoulder the additional costs, not just the
taxpayer who wants to have the convenience of using VISA.
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