Florida is ahead of other states and the federal government in funding programs based on results.
The Legislature has incorporated performance data into the budget process to improve accountability. The Legislature has also used the process to provide both budget flexibility and incentive funding.
Some agencies have embraced performance measurement as a management tool and have obtained significant benefits.
Agencies have proposed large programs to maximize budget flexibility, but this limits accountability. Agencies are now developing more realistic proposals.
State agencies have made progress in measuring program results. However, improvements are needed before the Legislature and citizens can readily assess program results and costs.
Performance-based program budgeting will take several years to implement. State agencies must continue to refine performance measures and standards.

Florida's Unit Cost Initiative Shows Promise, But Needs Development
Report 01-05 January 2001
Recent Initiatives Strengthen Florida's Performance-Based Budgeting System
Report 00-15 November 2000
PB2 Status Report Performance-Based Budgeting Has Produced Benefits But Its Usefulness Can Be Improved
Report 98-45 January 1999
Performance-Based Program Budgeting in Context: History and Comparison
Report 96-77A April 1997

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