Mike Caruso
Together, We Can Strengthen Palm Beach County
About Mike Caruso
A Career Built on Integrity & Hard Work
Mike Caruso is the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County. He was appointed to the position in August 2025 by Governor Ron DeSantis, following seven years of service in the Florida House of Representatives.
Clerk Caruso leads a team of nearly 650 employees who serve more than 1.5 million Palm Beach County residents and oversees an annual operating budget of $76.0 million. His office supports Palm Beach County government and the 15th Judicial Circuit in his roles as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Auditor, Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Recorder and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.
The Clerkâs position is established by the Florida Constitution as an independent constitutional officer, directly elected by and accountable to the people of Palm Beach County.
Key Priorities as Clerk
- Modernizing vendor payment systems in collaboration with County Administrator Abruzzo.
- Protecting citizens from guardianship fraud and real property fraud
- Maintaining conservative and sound investment strategies for the County’s investment portfolio
- Advocating for a unified searchable database across all 20 judicial circuits and 67 counties
- Ensuring full compliance with audits, working closely with CFO Blaise Ingoglia to uphold accountability standards
What Mike Caruso Stands For
Fighting for the issues that matter most to Palm Beach County families.
Affordable housing
Expanding inventory so Palm Beach County families can afford to stay in their communities.
Public safety
Fully funding law enforcement and giving officers the resources they need to keep neighborhoods safe.
Education & workforce
Investing in strong schools and job training to keep talent and opportunity in Palm Beach County.
Infrastructure & growth
Building roads and services that keep pace with one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties.
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Together for a Stronger Palm Beach County
