Michael A. Caruso
Republican · FL · Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Palm Beach County
Michael A. Caruso is the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Palm Beach County. Governor Ron DeSantis appointed him effective August 19, 2025 after seven years in the Florida House of Representatives. A certified public accountant and former forensic-accounting firm owner, Caruso earned a business administration degree from George Washington University.
Track record
Anti-Corruption
· 1 record
Caruso co-sponsored CS/HB 399, an ethics bill that addressed false claims about military service and strengthened collection of unpaid Florida Commission on Ethics penalties; its Senate companion became Chapter 2025-85.
April 29, 2025For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 10, 2026
Government Efficiency
· 2 records
As Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, Caruso's office published the 2025 Checks & Balances financial guide to give taxpayers a clear view of county revenues, expenses, debt, investments, and other financial information.
May 5, 2026For
Source: mypalmbeachclerk.com · researched July 10, 2026
As a Florida state representative, Michael A. Caruso was a named sponsor of CS/HB 135, which required voter-registration applicants to receive a receipt and required safeguards so information-technology processes could not alter specified application information without written consent; the measure became Chapter 2024-78.
April 12, 2024For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 10, 2026
Data Privacy
· 1 record
As a Florida state representative, Michael A. Caruso was a named sponsor of CS/HB 135, which required voter-registration applicants to receive a receipt and required safeguards so information-technology processes could not alter specified application information without written consent; the measure became Chapter 2024-78.
April 12, 2024For
Source: flhouse.gov · researched July 10, 2026
General
· 1 record
Caruso issued a public fraud alert warning Palm Beach County residents about scammers impersonating law-enforcement officers and using Zelle to steal money while leaving legitimate traffic tickets unpaid.
March 4, 2026
Source: mypalmbeachclerk.com · researched July 10, 2026
Elections
- Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller · November 3, 2026 · Palm Beach County, Florida
Profile last researched July 10, 2026.