Projects slipped into the budget late in the negotiation process or without adequate public review could gobble up nearly $60.7 million in the proposed $70.4 billion budget now on Gov. Charlie Crist’s desk.

And Florida TaxWatch, a nonprofit government watchdog, wants the governor to veto these "budget turkeys." 

Lawmakers slipped 41 such turkeys into the budget this year, the pro-business nonprofit revealed Monday, and they are costing the state needed transportation funds and services for vulnerable Floridians.

The wizard behind Florida's investments drew back the curtain Friday to reveal some details of how his office operates.

Ashbel “Ash” Williams, executive director and chief investment officer of the Florida State Board of Administration (SBA), spoke to the Economic Club of Florida, focusing on how Florida public pensions measure up to other state retirement programs.