Strengthening the Role of the Office of the Inspector General Will Improve State Operations by Reducing the Cost of Services Sunday, February 28, 2010 / Categories: Research, Cost Savings 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. Read more
Report and Recommendations of the Florida TaxWatch Government Cost Savings Task Force to Save More Than $3 Billion Sunday, February 28, 2010 / Categories: Research, Cost Savings 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. Read more
Borrowing Short-Term Federal Money to Pay Unemployment Benefits Will Help Boost Florida's Economy and Generate Jobs Sunday, February 28, 2010 / Categories: Research, Economic Development "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. " Read more