Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

State Printing Expenditures Have Decreased, But Additional Steps Could Produce More Savings

Report 05-53, November 2005




Report Summary

Due to increased electronic document production and distribution, statewide printing costs have fallen by about 25% over the past decade, with agencies spending $20.7 million to print hard copy documents in Fiscal Year 2004-05. However, existing statutory provisions should be strengthened to better control these costs and speed the transition to electronic document distribution. The Legislature should consider establishing a statewide policy for electronic document distribution and improving existing accountability mechanisms

Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
government, government support, printing costs, distribution costs, public documents, electronic distribution, agency mailing lists, agency publications, electronic documents, hard copy, state library, document justification,