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St. Lucie Clerk & Comptroller presents check for over $199k to taxpayers

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Clerk Michelle Miller presents a check to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners with the Clerk Finance Department.

St. Lucie Clerk & Comptroller presents check for over $199k to taxpayers

Photo Caption: Clerk Michelle Miller presents a check to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners with the Clerk Finance Department.FORT PIERCE, FLA. (Feb. 16, 2022) – Clerk & Comptroller Michelle R. Miller presented a check for $199,960.50 to St. Lucie County taxpayers at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday morning. The funds, generated through a partnership that converts credit card points to cash, help to offset county expenses while streamlining payment operations.

The award-winning credit card reimbursement program allows the Clerk's office to earn cashback rewards when county vendors are paid by credit card rather than going through the process of cutting a check. Revenue from the program is given annually to the county to support general operations and minimize costs to residents and visitors. The program not only lessens the burden on taxpayers, it also provides county vendors an option for faster payment.

"As Chief Financial Officier for St. Lucie County, it is my responsibility to ensure we do not leave any taxpayer dollars on the table," said Clerk Miller. "In addition to being efficient, this program is one more way your Clerk's office protects taxpayer funds and provides revenue that would otherwise be unretrievable."

To ensure proper checks and balances, the Clerk is designated by the state constitution as the county's Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for processing and auditing all county bills.

For more information about the Clerk's office, please visit www.stlucieclerk.com or call 772-462-6900.

Photo Caption: Photo Caption: Clerk Michelle Miller presents a check to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners with the Clerk Finance Department.

ABOUT THE CLERK’S OFFICE:

The Florida Constitution established the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller as a public trustee, responsible for safeguarding public records and public funds. Clerk Michelle R. Miller is directly elected by and accountable to St. Lucie County residents. In addition to the roles of Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Recorder and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk is the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Auditor for St. Lucie County.