Inside Florida DOGE: DeSantis’ Audit Push on Local Governments
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In early 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launched a bold initiative aimed at rooting out what he describes as "waste, bloat, and inefficiency" in local government budgets. Dubbed Florida DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), the program seeks to audit and investigate how counties, cities, and school districts spend taxpayer money.
Inspired by Elon Musk's efforts to reduce government waste at the federal level, DeSantis' version brings the fight local. The Florida DOGE task force, led by former Trump-appointed inspector general Eric Soskin, was created by executive order and is supported by a small army of auditors from various state agencies.
The Florida DOGE initiative is also politically charged. Of the twelve municipalities currently…
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