UWF 2010-2011 Budget Information

Legislative News

Retirement Studies

• Florida Retirement System Funds and Investment Returns Declined with the Economy; the SBA Reports That Its Investment Strategy Is Designed to Withstand Losses
• FRS Defined Contribution Plan Costs Are Typically More Predictable; the Fiscal Impact of Requiring New Employees to Enroll in the Plan Is Influenced by Many Factors
• Several Options Are Available for Modifying the Florida Retirement System’s Class Structure to Reduce System Costs
• The Legislature Could Consider Several Options for Modifying State Employee Compensation
  

Links to Relevant Articles

Florida House passes $67.2 billion budget
(Pensacola New Journal © 04/02/2010)
By a party-line vote, House Republicans approved a $67.2 billion budget Thursday that could raise university tuitions and cut state employee salaries and pensions.

Legislature Faces Full Calendar In 2010 Session
(CBS Broadcasting © 03/01/2010)
The Florida Legislature reconvenes Tuesday for the first day of what should be an extremely busy session. From insurance reform to Medicaid and even cell phone usage, there are multiple issues the state legislature is likely to weigh in on.

Fla. budget writers expect to do more cutting
(The Associated Press © 02/27/2010)
The Legislature has chopped about $7 billion from the state's annual budget over the last three years — enough to run Florida's courts and all state environmental, agricultural, prison, and public safety agencies combined for a full year.

Revenue & Cost Saving Measures

• New Florida Plan
• Florida Senate Efficiency Suggestions (PDF)

For questions, suggestions or to submit ideas for cost saving or revenue generation, e-mail presidentsoffice@uwf.edu.

Legislature Communications

• Speaker of the House Initial Budget Allocations and Guiding Principles