PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – When it comes to dollars and cents, you can count on the Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Office for accuracy, down to the penny. That’s one of the reasons why Tax Collector, Charles W. Thomas, and his finance team earned their 12th consecutive Legacy Award for Financial Operations, one of the most significant honors bestowed by the Florida Tax Collectors Association (FTCA).
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The Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Finance team was selected by a five-person judging panel made up of Florida government financial executives. The criteria for the Legacy Award include a perfect annual audit report as well as evidence of technological innovations, customer focus, and keen budgeting.
“We are truly honored to be presented with the Legacy Award for the twelfth year in a row,” said Pinellas County Tax Collector, Charles W. Thomas. “It is the perfect testament to the dedication and hard work of our Budget & Finance team. Their commitment to financial accuracy and excellence is something to be celebrated and they are extremely deserving of this honor and recognition.”
In addition to 12 consecutive years of winning the Legacy Award, the Pinellas County Tax Collector’s office has also won multiple Governor’s Sterling Awards. Find more info about their organization and its operations at pinellastaxcollector.gov or on their social media accounts – Facebook, X, and Instagram – @PinellasTC.
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ABOUT THE PINELLAS COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE: The Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Office is a constitutionally elected office. Responsibilities include collecting and distributing state and local taxes and providing driver license and motor vehicle registration services to Pinellas County residents. For more information, visit pinellastaxcollector.gov.