Tallahassee, Fla. – Floridians for Government Accountability, Inc. today unveiled a new agenda for Florida’s state government’s FY2009-2010 and the 2010 legislative session. In keeping with FGA’s organizational purpose to work for accountability and transparency in all levels of Florida’s government, the Board intends to focus on the following:

» Reviewing the implementation of the regulatory and policing authority of the various agencies of state government with a particular focus on the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Community Affairs, the Agency for Health Care Administration, and the Department of Revenue, and providing analysis on how they impact the average citizen and small business of Florida.

» Reviewing the organizational and fiscal practices of the Independent Taxing Districts of Florida and providing suggestions for improvement.

» Examining the process that the Florida Legislature and the Office of the Governor uses to develop both short-term and long-term initiatives to diversify and strengthen Florida’s economy and providing insights or recommendations.

These initiatives may not be the only ones pursued. The Board will be actively seeking input from Florida’s business and public policy associations and citizens to identify other potential areas of study.

“Earlier in the year, results from a statewide poll showed that voters want government spending and regulation to be placed within a transparent framework that is accountable to the taxpayers,” said FGA Chairman Jim Hart. “We believe our initiatives this year will help create that transparency and hopefully get more taxpayers involved in the process.”

More information on Floridians for Government Accountability can be found on the web at www.AccountabilityFlorida.com. 
 

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