The Task Force was created by Article III, section 19(i) of the Florida Constitution to develop recommendations for improving governmental operations and reducing costs. First established in 2007, the Task Force meets each fourth year and submits its recommendations to the chairperson and vice chairperson of the Legislative Budget Commission, the Governor, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. As enacted in Section 11.9005 of the Florida Statutes, the Task Force is composed of 15 members of the Legislature and representatives from the private and public sectors appointed by the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The 2011-2012 Task Force concluded its term June 16, 2012.
Abraham Uccello, Chair
Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto, Vice–Chair
Appointed by Governor Rick Scott
Ann W. Duncan
Belinda M. Keiser
Frances P. Rice
Eric E. Silagy
Abraham Uccello
Appointed by Senate President Mike Haridopolos
Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto
Senator Mike Bennett
Michael Heekin
Pat Neal, Senator 1978-1986
Robert W. Stork
Appointed by House Speaker Dean Cannon
Commissioner Frank Attkisson
Larry Cretul, Florida House Speaker 2009-2010
Julie Fess
Bob Rohrlack
Recommendations
The Government Efficiency Task Force Final Report includes recommendations to increase government efficiency and achieve more than $3 billion in savings over 4 years.
2012 Legislation Related to Task Force Fall 2011 Recommendations
Implement provisional business permits for select industries, business permit dashboard, and one–stop business portal to streamline and reduce redundancies in business regulation and licensing. $3.44 million in savings per each week reduced in unemployment benefits
11/02/2011
HB 5501 (SB 1976) – Senate and House passed as amended by Conference Committee Report
Consolidate Mid–Bay Bridge Authority into Florida Turnpike Enterprise. Consolidate administrative functions and toll collections of select regional authorities. $24.3 million in annual savings
Implement electronic form of time and attendance submission for Voluntary PreKindergarten and School Readiness programs. $40–60 million in annual savings.
