Menu
Home
People
Places
Arts
History
Plants & Animals
Science
Life & Culture
Technology
Reference.org
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
open-in-new
<p>The Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) is the research arm of the <a href="/facts/Florida_Legislature/VvK3tenU">Florida Legislature</a>. OPPAGA supports the Florida Legislature by providing data, evaluative research, and objective analyses that assist legislative budget and policy deliberations. <a href="/facts/State_law/aAsduxlc">State law</a>, legislative leadership, and the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee determine OPPAGA's research issues. OPPAGA's research focuses on improving program performance, saving money, and ensuring that program activities are appropriate. Since 1998, the state has saved $857 million by adopting policy options and recommendations presented in OPPAGA reports. OPPAGA operates under the guidance of a coordinator appointed by the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee and confirmed by the House and Senate. </p>