2018 Legislative Wrap Up
Budget & Appropriations, Budget Turkeys, Cost Savings, E-Fairness, Local Government, Research, Taxpayer GuideFind out all about what happened this Session with the TaxWatch Legislative Wrap Up.
Q2 2018 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward BOC, Local Government, ResearchDistributed to the Bond Oversight Committee on February 28, 2018, this report examines the SMART program quarterly report for Q2 of FY2018.
2018 How Florida Counties Compare
Budget & Appropriations, Local Government, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideThis publication compares the revenue and expenditure profiles of Florida’s 67 counties to give taxpayers an overview of how their local government stacks up with the rest of the state. The report presents the most recently available data regarding: property taxes, other taxes and fees, county and municipal revenues, county and municipal expenditures, and other related measures.
Derailing Brightline – The Cost of Taxpayer-Funded Lawsuits
Economic Development, Local Government, Research, Tourism, TransportationWhen completed, the new Brightline train will pass through the Treasure Coast region of the state without any planned stops. This has prompted local governments in the Treasure Coast region to pursue legislative and legal remedies in an attempt to derail Brightline. This report looks at these actions, and whether they are in the taxpayers best interest.
Q1 2018 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward BOC, Local Government, ResearchPresented to the Bond Oversight Committee on November 17, 2017, this report examines the SMART program quarterly report for Q1 of FY2018.
Tax Changes Over Time – Web Tool
Cost Savings, Local Government, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideFlorida TaxWatch has compiled a comprehensive list of state and local tax and fees changes—increases and decreases–enacted by the Florida Legislature since 2010. It includes every new or eliminated tax or fee, changes to tax rates or fee levels, exemptions, credits, expanded bases and more.
Q4 2017 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward BOC, Local Government, ResearchPresented to the Bond Oversight Committee on August 28, 2017, this report examines the SMART program quarterly report for Q4 of FY2017.
2017-18 Taxpayers Budget Pocket Guide
Budget & Appropriations, Local Government, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideFlorida TaxWatch is pleased to present taxpayers with a guide to the FY2017-18 state budget, which went into effect July 1, 2017. After deducting the Governor’s vetoes, the net result is FY2017-18 appropriations totaling $85.158 billion, a $2.9 billion (3.5%) increase over FY2016-17.
Budget Watch – FY2017-18 GAA Only Tells Part of Florida’s Budget Story
Budget & Appropriations, Cost Savings, Local Government, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideThe 2017 Florida Legislature passed a $82.418 billion General Appropriations Act (GAA), already the largest in the state’s history. But this is not all the money appropriated this year.
Q3 2017 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward BOC, Local Government, ResearchPresented to the Bond Oversight Committee on May 22, 2017, this report examines the SMART program quarterly report for Q3 of FY2017.
Finding the True Cost of Public Education
Budget & Appropriations, Education, Local Government, Research, Taxpayer GuidePer-student spending is an easy-to-use measure by which taxpayers can evaluate public school spending and efficiency. This report finds a more accurate number for taxpayers to use.
Q2 2017 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward BOC, Local Government, ResearchPresented to the Bond Oversight Committee on February 27, 2017, this report examines the SMART program quarterly report for Q2 of FY2017.
Q1 2017 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward BOC, Local Government, ResearchPresented to the Bond Oversight Committee on November 14, 2016, this report examines the SMART program quarterly report for Q1 of FY2017.
Florida is Still a Donor State
Budget & Appropriations, Local Government, ResearchOver the years, Florida TaxWatch has produced several reports examining how Florida fares, relative to other states, in receiving grants and aid from the federal government. Consistent with our past research, this new analysis shows Florida continues to receive far less than its fair share of federal grant dollars.
Q4 2016 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward BOC, Local Government, ResearchPresented to the Bond Oversight Committee on August 29, 2016, this report examines the SMART program quarterly report for Q4.
2016 How Florida Counties Compare
Local Government, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideThis publication compares the revenue and expenditure profiles of Florida’s 67 counties to give taxpayers an overview of how their local government stacks up with the rest of the state.
Q3 2016 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward BOC, Local Government, ResearchPresented to the Bond Oversight Committee on May 23, 2016, this report examines the SMART program quarterly report for Q3.
2016 How Florida Compares: Taxes
Local Government, Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideHave you ever wondered how Florida’s taxes stack up against the taxes in other states? If so, this report is for you. The annual Florida TaxWatch How Florida Compares: Taxes report ranks Florida’s state and local taxes against those levied around the nation.
Q2 2016 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward BOC, Local Government, ResearchPresented to the Bond Oversight Committee on February 25, 2016, this report examines the SMART program quarterly report for Q2.
Predatory Public Records Requests
Local Government, ResearchThis report examines abuses of the state’s Public Records Act, focusing on predatory practices that take advantage of local governments, and use the power of litigation to profit off of the taxpayers.
