Florida TaxWatch Releases Quarterly Report for Broward SMART Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mon., March 13, 2023

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Florida TaxWatch Releases Quarterly Report for Broward SMART Program

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released its review of the Broward County School District's Safety, Music & Art, Athletics, Renovations and Technology (SMART) program in its report Monitoring and Oversight of General Obligation Bonds to Improve Broward County Schools: SMART Program Quarterly Report Review for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2022.   

The report will be presented by Florida TaxWatch’s Senior Vice President of Research Bob Nave at the quarterly Broward County Bond Oversight Committee meeting today, Mon., March 13 at 5:30 p.m. Topics of discussion will include updates on the program’s progress and recommendations from Florida TaxWatch to support ongoing efforts. 

Florida TaxWatch Senior Vice President of Research Bob Nave said, “Year nine of the SMART program began with some uncertainty that endured in the second quarter, but progress is still being made. In fact, this report shows significant improvements, including the diminishment of delays and risk levels at the ‘Big 3’ schools. Controlling costs remains a major concern, as the projected financial risk now exceeds $700 million. As the Broward County School District’s leadership team further evolves and staff continue to see this program through to completion, Florida TaxWatch will remain dedicated to promoting better governance and protecting taxpayers throughout the county.”

To access the full report and an overview of Florida TaxWatch’s work with the Broward County Bond Oversight Committee, please click here.

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As an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute for more than forty years and the trusted eyes and ears of Florida taxpayers, Florida TaxWatch works to improve the productivity and accountability of Florida government. Its research recommends productivity enhancements and explains the statewide impact of fiscal and economic policies and practices on citizens and businesses. Florida TaxWatch is supported by its membership via voluntary, tax-deductible donations and private grants. Donations provide a solid, lasting foundation that has enabled Florida TaxWatch to bring about a more effective, responsive government that is more accountable to, and productive for, the citizens it serves since 1979. For more information, please visit www.floridataxwatch.org.