News Archive
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July 17, 2010
Clerk Bock Kicks off Wellness Campaign
Effort designed to improve employee health, keep insurance costs low
July 15, 2010
Clerk Bock Welcomes Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente
Courthouse visit includes updates on new Clerk & Comptroller technologies
July 8, 2010
June Foreclosure Stats Available From Clerk & Comptroller
Slight increase from last month, but filings down compared with last year
July 7, 2010
Clerk Bock: Temporary Workers Will Help Clear Portion of Foreclosure Backlog
$403k in state money expected to help move approximately 16 percent of pending cases
June 30, 2010
Avoid Paying Excess Fees For Public Records
Be wary of private companies overcharging for copies of deeds, other documents
June 28, 2010
Clerk Bock Announces Traffic School Limits and Other Legislative Changes to Take Effect July 1
June 14, 2010
Clerk Bock Elected to Statewide Executive Budget Council
Group plays key role in reviewing, presenting clerk budgets to Legislature
June 9, 2010
Clerk & Comptroller Eliminates Standard Government Benefit to Cut Costs
Office is first local government agency to eliminate payouts for sick time
June 7, 2010
May Foreclosure Stats Available From Clerk & Comptroller
New filings decline again, but massive foreclosure case backlog remains
June 3, 2010
Clerk Bock Cuts Management Positions to Bridge Budget Gap
Front-line staff spared in effort to reduce impact on public
May 26, 2010
Clerk & Comptroller Offers Opportunities for High Schoolers Seeking Community Service Hours
The office’s volunteer program is a win-win for all!
May 25, 2010
Supreme Court Approval of E-Filing Proposal Essential to Offset Budget Cuts
The Electronic Filing of Lawsuits and Other Documents Would Mean Cost Savings for Attorneys, Courts and Public
May 18, 2010
Clerk & Comptroller’s Handling of Employee Layoffs Recognized as Model for Other Organizations
May 17, 2010
Be Proactive in Protecting Your Privacy, Preventing ID Theft
Clerk Bock urges Palm Beach County residents to review online records
May 10, 2010
April foreclosure statistics available from the Clerk & Comptroller’s office
New filings decline, but backlog of 53,000+ foreclosure cases remains
May 5, 2010
Law Week Reminder: Low-Cost Court Forms and Legal Help Available Year-Round
Clerk & Comptroller Self Service Centers assist more than 80,000 customers a year
April 20, 2010
Clerk Bock Presents Year-End Financial Review and Offers Recommendations to County Commissioners
User-friendly citizens’ guide to county finances also released
April 19, 2010
Clerk Volunteers Save Palm Beach County Taxpayers Thousands
Clerk Bock recognizes volunteers for service during National Volunteer Week
April 19, 2010
Clerk Bock to Present Year-End Financial Review on April 20
User-friendly citizens’ guide to county finances also released
March 26, 2010
Senate Committee Passes $23m Cut to Clerk Budgets
Without your help, service will grind to a halt in courthouses throughout Florida
March 11, 2010
Clerk Presents Best Practices Award To FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center
The innovative green initiative was recognized for reaching thousands of Palm Beach County school children
February 9, 2010
Clerk Braces for More Staff Cuts in Wake of Warning from State CFO
Immediate hiring freeze implemented to offset anticipated impact of $1.6 million cut in Palm Beach County on Feb. 22
January 22, 2010
Clerk & Comptroller Conducts First Online Foreclosure Auction
Buyers from around the world can now bid on Palm Beach County’s foreclosed properties
2009 News Archive
December 23, 2009
Twenty-six Charities Benefit from Nearly $78,000 in Clerk Employee Donations
The Economy may be Down, but Charitable Giving isn't at the Clerk & Comptroller's Office
December 14, 2009
Blizzard of Goodwill Generates Money for Local Charity
Caroling Clerks Perform Annual Holiday Show Amid Donations Dropped From Above
December 10, 2009
Going Once, Going Twice, the Clerk’s Foreclosure Auctions Are Going Online!
Clerk Bock Uses Technology to Make the Selling and Buying of Foreclosed Properties Easier
December 4, 2009
Investigation by Clerk’s Audit Unit Leads to Arrest
December 1, 2009
County Commission Recognizes Clerk for 20 Years of Award-Winning Financial Reporting Proclamation Declares December 2 as “Financial Reporting Excellence Day”
November 23, 2009
Senate President Atwater Appoints Clerk Sharon Bock to State-Level Executive Council
Bock’s financial expertise needed in transition to new legislative budgeting process
November 12, 2009
Clerk & Comptroller Receives Top Awards for Financial Reporting
Independent Reviewers Applaud Office’s Efforts to Educate Public About Tax Dollars
November 4, 2009
Avoid Paying Excess Fees for Your Records
Clerk Issues Warning About Companies Charging More Than They Should
October 7, 2009
Property Tax Petitions Skyrocket Nearly 40 Percent
Taxpayer Appeals to the Value Adjustment Board Reach Record High
September 1, 2009
Clerk Offers $99.99* Wedding Packages For 9-9-09
August 25, 2009
Property Tax Appeals Expected to Increase by 21 Percent
Taxpayers Can Petition the Value Adjustment Board Online Using Clerk & Comptroller’s Convenient myVAB
August 7, 2009
Clerk & Comptroller Makes Paying Traffic Tickets Easier With Added Locations and Hours for Your Convenience
Clerk Bock Finds New Way to Improve Customer Service Despite Budget Cuts
June 10, 2009
Legislative Cuts Force Clerk & Comptroller to Close Branch Office
Royal Palm Beach Office Will Stop Serving Customers on June 30
May 30, 2009
Clerk & Comptroller Announces Layoff of 66 Employees
Legislation forces Clerks statewide to make drastic cuts to staff and services by July 1
May 29, 2009
Florida Legislature Increases Court Fees Again
First Round of Fee Changes Begin on June 1
May 19, 2009
User-Friendly Tool for Taxpayers Now Online
Clerk Bock Puts Palm Beach County Finances at Your Fingertips!
April 20, 2009
Palm Beach County Debt Practices Failed Taxpayers
Clerk Review Uncovers a Costly Lack of Oversight, Internal Controls and Transparency
March 25, 2009
Statewide Prosecutor Honors Clerk Bock for Contribution During 18-Month Grand Jury Session
January 28, 2009
And the Winner Is...Government Transparency
Clerk Bock’s Financial Reporting is Recognized for Excellence at Critical Time
2008 News Archive
December 18, 2008
‘Tis the Season for Giving at the Clerk’s Office
Employees Raise More Than $42,000 for Local Charities
December 17, 2008
Clerk’s Office Connects Customers to Crisis Help & More
New 2-1-1 Phones Provide Crisis Intervention, While Donated Cell Phones Will Help Victims of Domestic Violence
December 2, 2008
Clerk Launches New Online Video Minutes Tool
“MyMinutes” Gives Citizens an Easy Way to Search County Meeting Records With Video!
August 5, 2008
Clerk Uses New Technology to Improve “VAB” Petition Process
MyVAB Offers Online Filing of Property Assessment Challenges and More!