With a few computer clicks, you and all 16 million citizens of this state can see in plain language what programs and services are performed by our government at what cost, their projected cost in next year s budget, and what performance standards the agencies are expected to meet in providing those services. In other words, the tool of accountability, Florida s e-Budget, now resides in your hands. Introduction to Florida s e-Budget For most of us, any budget can seem intimidating at best. Your own checkbook is a perfect example. That is why the Governor and his staff have dedicated their efforts to making the Florida e-Budget not only accurate, but understandable.
Accessibility means nothing without simplicity.
Toward that end, the Florida e-Budget can be viewed, used and navigated in a variety of ways. You can see how services and activities are being provided by individual agencies , and how those standards compare with past and projected years. For example, you can see exactly how much the state spends to supervise a juvenile under home detention versus the care and custody cost of retaining the same juvenile in secure detention. You can also track how many of Florida s young people remain crime-free, and for how long, once they are released from secure detention. You can also search budget information by policy area .