An Analysis of the Florida Municipal Power Agency Audit

Sunday, March 29, 2015 / Categories: Research, Cost Savings, Energy/Environment

The Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) was established in 1978 to provide competitively priced, reliable power and value-added services for its member municipalities. Concern over higher rates has caused some FMPA member municipalities to “break ranks” in pursuit of lower power rates. This report looks at the FMPA, and the oversight, or lack thereof, that currently exists.

Annual Government Efficiency Recommendations - 2015

Wednesday, December 17, 2014 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps, Cost Savings, Local Government, Taxpayer Guide, Retirement

The Center for Government Efficiency defines government efficiency as the intersection of cost avoidance, targeted investments and effective governance, three characteristics that define the recommendations included in this year's report, which could save Florida taxpayers billions of dollars.

Time for Telehealth

Thursday, November 20, 2014 / Categories: Research, Cost Savings, Health Care

Florida lawmakers need to act quickly to connect patients with higher quality, timely care by using telehealth to bring the state's health policies into the 21st century, according to recommendations from this report, which notes that policymakers should immediately pursue incremental adoption of telehealth policies during the 2015 session.

Florida's Aging Prisoner Problem

Monday, October 6, 2014 / Categories: Research, Corrections/Judicial, Cost Savings, Health Care

Florida's prison population is rapidly increasing despite declining crime rates, and this report recommends options to prevent increasing costs from overwhelming taxpayers. The report warns that the steadily growing elderly prison population in state facilities will require more costly medical care, resulting in additional budget concerns for an already struggling Department of Corrections.

Over-Criminalization in Florida

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 / Categories: Research, Budget/Approps, Corrections/Judicial, Cost Savings

Florida could save significant corrections costs by reducing prison sentences for nonviolent offenders, according to data analysis in this report. The report calls for the state to review options to reduce the prison population through downgrading offenses and implementing alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent, level one and two offenders.

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