Tax collector's office cited for efficiency

PINELLAS COUNTY — The Pinellas County Tax Collector's office was named a 2013 Governor's Sterling Award winner, for accomplishments that include one of the best productivity rates in the state.

The office, run by Diane Nelson since 2001, reported 6,453 transactions per full-time employee in the 2012 fiscal year, according to a release. The office also had a 99% transaction accuracy rate and 99% walk-in customer satisfaction, where its courtesy, knowledge, cleanliness and efficiency outperformed other offices statewide.

The award will be presented to the office May 31 at the 2013 Governor's Sterling Award banquet in Orlando. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces will receive the Sustained Excellence Award at the event, the release states.