The Citizens Council for Budget Research’s Annual Report for fiscal year 1982 (ended January 31, 1982) — Florida TaxWatch’s predecessor organization — reports receipts exceeding expenditures by $9,917 against a $175,000 operating budget, with membership growing from 140 to 288. Five major studies, six Brief Disclosures, and seven Research Reports were produced during the year, with recommendations projected to save Florida taxpayers over $22 million. Highlighted work includes an analysis finding DOT could save $3.7 million annually through competitive bidding on architect and engineer contracts, a review of state “OPS” (Other Personal Services) contracted employment that found agency spending on contracted professionals had grown 120% from 1975 to 1981, an examination of state employee health insurance administration, and the Council’s first annual analysis of Florida’s Revenue Estimating Conference. The report also introduced the Florida Tax Index and Florida Appropriations Index, benchmarking state tax and appropriations growth against cost-of-living measures.