691 | Fiscal and Economic Impact of Amendment 4 | A proposed Constitutional Amendment on the November 2012 ballot would create Florida jobs, grow Florida's Gross Domestic Product, and increase the personal income of Floridians, according to this new analysis from the TaxWatch Center for Competitive Florida | 06 | 2012 | taxation, taxes, economy, economic development, legislative, legislature, capitol, bills, local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/Amendment4FINAL.pdf |
689 | Florida's Top Ten Largest Public Employers by County | The Briefing surveys the significance of public-sector employment in Florida counties by examining the ten largest employers per county, and finds that public employers are the top employer (by number of employees) in 51 of the 67 counties in Florida, and one of the top five employers in every single county in the state. | 05 | 2012 | economy, economic development, local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/jobsbriefing.pdf |
688 | Florida Missing Opportunities to Take Advantage of Federal Programs for Energy-Saving Measures | According to this report, Florida has the potential to collect millions of dollars for energy efficiency enhancement projects already completed, or planned. | 05 | 2012 | energy, environment, transportation, local government, municipal, cost savings, reducing costs, appropriations, archive | http://floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/energyreport.pdf |
682 | 2012 Taxpayer Independence Day | Friday, April 20, is Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2012, as estimated by Florida TaxWatch. On that day, Floridians are finally earning money for themselves –not for the tax collector. This symbolic date assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. | 04 | 2012 | taxation, taxes, local government, municipal, taxpayer guide | http://floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/2012TID.pdf |
663 | How Florida Counties Compare | "This report compares the revenue and expenditure profiles of Florida's 67 counties to provide taxpayers an overview of how their local governments compare with the rest of the state's. While the focus is on county and municipal governments, there is information on all types of local jurisdictions, including special districts and school districts. " | 10 | 2011 | local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/HowCountiesCompare2011.pdf |
664 | County by County Data (an interactive webpage) | The "Download" link below will take you to an interactive page offering a county by county breakdown showing wide range of data relating to population, income, tax revenues and expenditures. | 10 | 2011 | local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/research/counties.aspx |
661 | Analysis of Unreserved Funds- Debt- and Property Utilization in Palm Beach County | "Specific areas of Palm Beach County government and the management of taxpayer dollars are the focus of this report. Also noted, are significant opportunities for improvement in the management and utilization of specific assets. " | 09 | 2011 | local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/PalmBeachCountyStudy.pdf |
588 | Improving Accountability and Transparency in Escambia County Government Phase II | This Special Report details how Escambia County is seeking creative solutions to dealing with the recession. | 07 | 2009 | local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/07232009EscambiaII.pdf |
553 | Enhancing Efficiencies in the City of Jacksonville | | 08 | 2008 | local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/08112008COJReport.pdf |
548 | Improving Transparency and Accountability in Escambia County Government | | 06 | 2008 | local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/06202008EscambiaCounty.pdf |
538 | Clarifying the Constitutional Role of the Clerk of the Circuit Court As County Auditor Will Help Improve Local Government Accountability for Florida Taxpayers | | 04 | 2008 | local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/042008BriefingClerksBillSB640.pdf |
518 | Productivity Improvements Can Help Florida s Local Governments Save Millions and Minimize Cuts in Services | | 09 | 2007 | local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/Sept07PruDPAAdaptablesLocalGovernments.pdf |
495 | Process to Amend Local Government Charters Should Be Amended to Ensure Accountability- Integrity- and Transparency | | 03 | 2007 | local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/03012007LocalGovernmentCharters.pdf |
490 | Who s Watching Florida s Special Districts? | | 01 | 2007 | local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/010507IdeasActionSpecialDistricts.pdf |
485 | Controlling Escalating Property Taxation and Local Government Spending and Revenue | | 12 | 2006 | local government, municipal | http://www.floridataxwatch.org/resources/pdf/LocalTaxationReportFINAL.pdf |