Clerk reimbursement delays for tourism agencies
Summary
Tourism grantees say the Clerk of Court's office takes months to reimburse approved spending and demands extensive documentation, straining small organizations' staff and budgets.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Organizations report spending significant staff time — up to 30% at Pensacola Sports — on reimbursement paperwork rather than tourism programs.
Fixing the process would free tourism agencies to spend on programs instead of paperwork.
Outside agencies, their grant recipients, and volunteer-run organizations like ACE face reimbursement delays and staffing strain.
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