Senate President Don Gaetz has generally backed the work of the head of Citizens Property Insurance Corp., hired last June.

But as legislators debate the future of the state-backed agency, and reports of operational bloat come to light, reports that some executives have received pay raises of 12 percent to 24 percent, Gaetz would like Citizens President and CEO Barry Gilway to undergo a formal Senate confirmation.

Citizens has become a very confused organization, Gaetz said during an interview Thursday.

Granting the Division of Public Assistance Fraud with subpoena authority, prohibiting insurance companies from increasing costs on orally administered anti-cancer medication, and expanding the states contract tracking system are among the legislative priorities of Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater.

Atwater quietly released his agenda on Thursday for the approaching session that he says is directed to increasing government transparency and helps foster economic prosperity.