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

Special Facility Construction Projects Appear Needed, but Have Excess Capacity

Report 11-02, January 2011

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Report Summary

The Special Facility Construction Program provides financial assistance to school districts that lack the resources to address urgent construction needs. The Department of Education has followed statutory requirements in administering the program. Although funded projects appeared to be needed, most schools built with program funds were larger than justified given the number of students currently enrolled. Unused student stations resulted in nearly $108 million in additional construction costs. There are several options the Legislature could consider to improve program effectiveness.

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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.
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