The People First Contract Reassignment Florida should renegotiate to enhance taxpayer value before consenting to assignment Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Cost Savings 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. Read more
Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2010! Independence Comes Five Days Later Than Last Year Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Taxes "This symbolic date (April 16) assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. " Read more
Florida Taxation and Budgeting Workshop (presentation by Director of Tax Research Kurt Wenner) Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Taxes PowerPoint explores local and state tax structures and details spending and budget figures. Read more
How Independent Are Florida Inspectors General? Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Cost Savings "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. " Read more
Florida's Financial Exposure from Its Self-Insurance Programs: The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Insurance Florida faces a property insurance crisis and this report details the current situation as well as recommendations for improving the solvency of the system Read more
2010 Legislative Briefing: Education Personnel Reforms Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Categories: Research, Education The Florida TaxWatch Center for Educational Performance and Accountability (CEPA) stresses the need for reform in education through the legislative process. Read more