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Read. Follow. Verify.Ordinance to Forgive Audit Reporting Non-Compliance for the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police Foundation
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This ordinance proposes forgiving the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Foundation for failing to meet city audit reporting requirements. If passed, it would authorize the Council Auditor to remove the Foundation from the city's for grant recipients.
The ordinance determines whether the FOP Foundation regains eligibility for city grants by waiving penalties for past failures to submit required independent audit reports.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police Foundation, Inc.
The organization's compliance status with city grant requirements is being reset by this ordinance.
Council Auditor's Office
The office is tasked with updating the non-compliance list and coordinating with the Finance Department to implement the change.
Key Facts
- The ordinance grants forgiveness to the Jacksonville FOP Foundation for non-compliance with audit reporting requirements under Secs 118.201 and 118.202 of the City Ordinance Code.
- The Council Auditor is authorized to remove the FOP Foundation from the Chapter 118 non-compliance list.
- The Grants & Contract Compliance Division of the Finance Department is required to coordinate with the Council Auditor to carry out the provisions of the ordinance.
- The ordinance was introduced on June 23, 2026.
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- A public hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Audit Compliance Waiver
The city is utilizing a legislative ordinance to bypass standard administrative audit reporting requirements for a specific entity.
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