Since 1996, the Florida Legislature has appropriated $2 million to fund school district performance reviews that identify ways school districts could save funds, improve management, and increase efficiency and effectiveness. Six Florida school districts have been reviewed to date, with three more undergoing reviews in Fiscal Year 1998-99. Completed reviews have contained numerous recommendations to improve the policies and operating practices of school districts. The reviews have identified potential savings of $148 million the school districts could realize over a five-year perio