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This report explains how and why competitive bidding for contracts is imperative in order to achieve the best value for Florida taxpayers on state purchases of goods and services.
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"This symbolic date (April 16) assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. "
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PowerPoint explores local and state tax structures and details spending and budget figures.
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"With the premise that congress is 'spending without thought of tomorrow' this report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, makes the case for a constitutional amendment mandating a balanced federal budget. "
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"Written independently of Florida TaxWatch, this report explores whether an Inspector General can be objective if he or she is subject to removal at the pleasure of the agency head. "
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Florida faces a property insurance crisis and this report details the current situation as well as recommendations for improving the solvency of the system
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The Florida TaxWatch Center for Educational Performance and Accountability (CEPA) stresses the need for reform in education through the legislative process.
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This briefing outlines how expansion of the duties of Inspector General will help ensure that the state's internal audit capability will identify ways of improving overall cost-effectiveness.
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The Task Force provides a compilation of 88 extensively researched recommendations that could help the state save more than $3 billion in the first year and beyond.
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"With the premise that the best-intentioned policies can be harmful, this report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, delves into both the benefits and negative aspects of assessment limitations. "
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"Newer generations of analytical and empirical methods for assessing economic and fiscal impacts are being developed, tested and refined. "
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"Due to the record level of unemployment, the state Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund has been paying out more for unemployment benefits than what it has been collecting from employers. This Special Report shows how funding the unemployment benefits with additional federal loans could alleviate the situation. "
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